Health in Hand Calendar 2025

Cervical Cancer – What to expect from your Cervical Screening Appointment

There are still many people who are too frighted to attend their screening checks – simple checks that can save lives. This month we will look at cervical screening, its importance and what to expect at your appointment.

Time to Talk – How can we reduce the stigma around Mental Health

Despite collaborative efforts, there is still so much stigma around mental health. This webinar, led by HCB’s CMO and Professor of Psychiatry Stoffel Grobler, will focus on how we can look to change this and raise awareness of Mental Health in the workplace.

Smoking and Vaping – Smoking vs Vaping – busting the myths

In recent years, the focus on the dangers of smoking have shifted due to the growing numbers of people vaping. This month we will address common myths associated with vaping and compare vaping with smoking.

Neurodiversity – Celebrating Superpowers

When considering Neurodiversity in the workplace, the focus can sometimes be on solving problems. This month we shift the focus to celebrating differences between people and how to identify and harness the many strengths of people otherwise labelled as disabled.

Autoimmune Disorders

One in ten people in the UK have an autoimmune condition. This webinar will explore autoimmune conditions in general and examine the impact on the workplace and the employee. We will have an insight into a personal experience of one of these conditions, from our guest speaker who lives and works with Lupus.

Coping with PTSD

One in ten people are expected to experience PTSD at some stage in their lives. With this in mind, this month we will focus on strategies that support coping with PTSD and who to contact for additional support.

Why is our Liver So Important?

When we think of liver problems we often think ‘alcohol’ however there are multiple factors that can impact our livers. This month we focus on the organ ‘multi tasker’, why it is so important and what we all should be doing to take care of it.

Know Your Numbers – the highs and lows of blood pressure

As part of HCB’s ongoing campaign to help people learn about their bodies and to ‘know their numbers’ this information will detail why having basic health checks such as blood pressure and cholesterol, are key in maintaining good health.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Symptom Management

An estimated 3.3 million people are living with CFS. This webinar, led by a medical expert on the subject, will focus on symptom management and who to access for more support.

Menopause – What’s New?

Menopause has in recent years, rightfully taken the spotlight in women’s health. This month as part of World Menopause Day, we explore new treatment options and sources of advice, information and support.

Prostate Cancer - a personal journey

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in males in the UK. This webinar will discuss prostate cancer from a patient perspective. Our speaker will talk about their own personal experience, and the impact on their work and personal life.

Bereavement/loneliness

Coming soon