White Dog First Aid

07/09/2026

Really interesting to consider some of the unexpected ways that dogs can improve wellbeing. Thanks to City News Albania for sharing.

Having a dog in the family may bring more benefits than companionship and entertainment

05/09/2026

Congratulations to local firm Foxy & Ruby. Thanks to Rachael Byrne for sharing via the MK Citizen.

“I’m absolutely thrilled. Being a finalist for both Best Pet Business and Best Pet Product feels huge, particularly because the business is still so young”

04/09/2026

Kudos to all the nominees for their commitment to supporting wellbeing in the workplace. Thanks to Adam McCulloch for sharing via Personnel Today.
CSSC Danone idverde UK Novo Nordisk Education Partnership North East

Shortlist for the Personnel Today Awards 2026 shortlist: Health and Wellbeing including Hitachi UK, CSSC, idverde and Danone.

03/09/2026

A useful reminder from Dr Alex George of the importance of cycling for both physical AND mental health. Thanks to News.com.au for sharing.
Lloyds Bank

'Why Cycling helps Mental Health' Love Island's Dr Alex George at the Men's Tour of Britain

01/09/2026

Important work from Dr Emily Bray and the team at The University of Arizona, which improves our understanding of why pets have the potential to improve wellbeing. Thanks to Tim Sandle for sharing via Digital Journal.

For those who regularly engage in long conversations with the family dog or provide running commentary to a cat, new research delivers reassuring news: you are certainly not alone, and your pet talk may be more scientifically interesting than you ever imagined.

31/08/2026

Love this initiative from South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust which raises awareness of the need to know CPR. Thanks to Isabella Perrin for sharing via The Reading Chronicle.
British Heart Foundation

South Central Ambulance Service is inviting teams to take part in a 24-hour CPR awareness marathon across Reading, Oxford and Buckinghamshire.

28/08/2026

Love this initiative to support Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, and raise a really important point when it comes to CPR. Thanks to Air Ambulances UK for sharing.

https://www.airambulancesuk.org/news/women-dare-to-bare-to-highlight-cpr-inequality-and-raise-funds-for-local-air-ambulance/

26/08/2026

This won't come as a surprise to dog owners, but some interesting insights from this survey, courtesy of the Dogs Trust Ireland. Thanks to James Cox for sharing via breakingnews.ie.

Irish dog owners have ranked companionship as the thing they love most about their pets in a Dogs Trust survey for International Dog Day

26/08/2026

Love this collaboration between Wycombe Wanderers FC and South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust!

Adams Park to host SCA charity's CPR-A-Thon

25/08/2026

Grief is one of the hardest things we ever have to deal with, so being prepared for it is a key part of supporting wellbeing in the workplace. Useful piece - thanks to Hayden Goethe for sharing via The Good Men Project.
Spring Health

HR leaders can support grieving employees with thoughtful resources that protect wellbeing, communication, and workplace connection.