White Dog First Aid

24/06/2026

Love this approach to wellbeing in the workplace from BDO LLP UK. Thanks to Annie Hayes for sharing via HR Grapevine.

In-person listening events and annual listening surveys have put wellbeing on the agenda at accountancy and business services firm, BDO. Head of People and Culture for the business explains how they measure the success of their initiatives.

22/06/2026

Extremes of Heat

As the UK Health Security Agency have issued a heat health alert for this week, we're sharing the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke (and what to do for both).

And as with most things health related, prevention is better than cure, so remember to avoid the hottest parts of the day where possible and stay hydrated. Common sense we know - and 90% of first aid is common sense (but common sense isn't always common practice...)

https://whitedogfirstaid.co.uk/extremes-of-heat/

18/06/2026

One-to-Ones

Networking is a great way to get you and your brand noticed, but the meaningful relationships come from following up and having a one-to-one in order to better understand each other's business.

This morning was a brilliant example - AJ having a netwalk with fellow Collaborate MK - business networking member Sophie Coddington from FTL Virtual Support. It was a genius idea of Sophie's to combine the catch-up with a walk via her local park. Exercise, being out in nature, and great company is also a brilliant way to give both your physical and mental health a boost whilst working! Though when you're having that much fun, it doesn't feel like working... 😊

17/06/2026

Loving the sound of Pups in the Park! Thanks to Hull and East Yorkshire Mind for facilitating, and Eleanor Maslin for sharing via BBC News.
Mind

The two events by Hull & East Yorkshire Mind will bring together dogs in two of Hull's parks.

17/06/2026

Love these tips to supporting wellbeing in the workplace! Thanks to Mental Health First Aid USA for sharing.
National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Use these tips to boost wellbeing in the workplace and move your workplace away from routine stress and toward resiliency.

10/06/2026

Great example of the value of learning first aid. Thanks to Samanta Gladkauskaite for sharing via The Argus.
Stagecoach

A Staegcoach bus driver has been praised for saving a woman’s life after finding her unconscious.

09/06/2026

Interesting findings from the HR Mental Wellbeing Report 2026. Thanks to Debra Clark for sharing via The HR Director.
Everywhen

Symptoms of low mood and depression were found to affect three quarters (74%) of HR professionals. Throughout, the report considers the results for HR professionals alongside statistics for the general population, and in terms of low mood and depression, the results were 2.4 times higher in HR than....

08/06/2026

Love this initiative between d'Overbroeck's Oxford and Pets As Therapy. Thanks to Alexandra Carter for sharing via the Oxford Mail.

d'Overbroecks, a private Oxford senior school, has introduced Nala the therapy dog to reduce anxiety, boost mood and support student wellbeing.

08/06/2026

Love this collaboration between Carousel Buses and Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Thanks to Matt Drake for sharing via the Oxford Mail.

Newly recruited bus drivers are now receiving CPR training as part of a growing partnership between Carousel Buses and Thames Valley Air Ambulance,…

03/06/2026

Upskilling

Had a brilliant couple of days at Willersley Castle on the Nuco Training Outdoor First Aid instructors' course.

Fabulous location and a great bunch of people, with lots of interesting scenarios to grapple with, led to a really enjoyable time - and we all successfully passed!

Manor Adventure