Welcome to the Health BOCS update, the monthly update on Health and Wellbeing activities at the Brothers of Charity Services in England.
Read the full Health BOCS 2016 Booklet here.
Click here to view the BOCS Health and Wellbeing Calendar for 2017/2018.
Last month we were promoting:
–Movember
The Movember Foundation is the only charity tackling men’s health on a global scale, year round. Millions have joined the movement, raising over £440m and funding over 1,200 projects focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer and suicide prevention.
There are three ways to get involved to support men’s health; grow a moustache, challenge yourself to move, or host an event.
The Men’s Group from our Merseyside services took part in Movember and grew a moustache to raise awareness of the cause.
Brothers of Charity Services in Merseyside and in Greater Manchester raised money for Movember through their monthly Dress Down Day.
Find out more information on Movember here.
-Alcohol Awareness Week – 13th to 19th November
This year Alcohol Concern are focusing on ‘Alcohol and Families’. They will help to break the cycle of silence and stigma that is all too often experienced by families by sharing the stories of people affected by harmful drinking, as well as case studies of alcohol services doing great work around the country.
To find out more about Alcohol Awareness Week and the resources available to you, click here.
-Winter health and wellbeing
We have been promoting how to stay healthy during the colder months through our website and intranet. We have provided information on flu prevention such as good hygiene and flu jabs and how BOCS can reimburse staff the cost of their Flu vaccination. Read more here.
Health and Wellbeing Update December
Santa Stroll and Christmas Fair
Our annual Santa Stroll took place on the 2nd December at Thingwall Hall (Merseyside) and on the 7th December at Lisieux Hall (Lancashire). We also held a Christmas fair on the same day as our Santa Strolls which included stalls, games and festive refreshments!
The money raised by both events was donated to The Brothers of Charity Services clients Christmas party in Merseyside and in Lancashire.
Christmas Jumper Day
As part as our monthly Dress Down Day, the Brothers of Charity Services in England are taking part in Christmas Jumper Day 2017 on 15th December to raise money for Save the Children. Everyone from our services is welcome to join in!
To take part in Christmas Jumper Day, a suggested donation of £1 would be greatly appreciated. Please leave your donations at Please leave your donation with reception at either Thingwall Hall, Lisieux Hall or at the Ela Mill office.
All proceeds will be donated to Save the Children.
Click here to find out more about Christmas Jumper Day.
Food Bank
This year we are collecting food donations for the North Liverpool Food Bank and the LW Storehouse Food Bank in Chorley. Your kind donations will make a big difference and will help feed local people in crisis.
Please leave your donations in the designated box at Thingwall Hall Reception or at Lisieux Hall Reception before the 18th December. Thank you!
