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Staff MOTs and Boditrax:

1.About staff MOTs

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    Introduction

    As your employer, we have a duty of care to you. To help support your mental health, safety and wellbeing, our live well work well team offer free staff MOTs to all staff.

    What does a staff MOT involve

    A staff MOT takes just 30 minutes and offers:

    • a free one-to-one consultation with a wellbeing professional

    • a variety of optional health and wellbeing checks

    • support with any health concerns

    • access to a range of wellbeing advice and services.

    Plus you’ll receive a free East Riding Leisure activity, or be offered a discount on leisure membership, just for taking part.

    Please note:
    Your staff MOT, any results, and/or advice given, is strictly confidential. This information will not be shared with anyone other than your staff MOT assessor, and the live well work well team.

    We can report any health concerns directly to your GP, or health professional, at your request and with your consent.

    Who can access the staff MOT

    The staff MOT scheme is available to all staff, including public school employees.

    You can book either:

    Health and wellbeing checks

    You’ll be given the option to have any of the following checks at your assessment:

    Want to know more?

    If you would like to know more about staff MOTs or Boditrax, contact the Live Well Work Well team using the form below:

    Ask a question about staff MOTs and Boditrax
    Find out more about Boditrax

    Body composition scan (Boditrax)

    We’ll ask you to step onto our Boditrax machine, which takes 30 seconds to complete a full body composition scan.

    This will provide you with 15 health metrics including:

    • visceral fat
    • hydration levels
    • metabolism
    • bone mass.

    Blood pressure

    We’ll wrap an inflatable cuff around your arm. When it inflates it’ll tighten on your arm, and provide a blood pressure reading.

    This reading will tell us whether your blood pressure is healthy, or if it’s too high or low.

    High blood pressure can increase your risk of developing serious problems, such as heart attacks and strokes, if it’s not treated.

    Low blood pressure is not usually a problem, however it can cause dizziness and fainting in some people.

    Peak flow assessment

    You’ll use a peak flow meter to measure how fast air comes out of your lungs when you exhale forcefully.

    Your peak flow readings can help to recognise early signs of asthma.

    Diabetes prevention assessment

    We’ll use the ‘Know Your Risk’ tool to assess your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

    It asks 7 simple questions related to:

    • age
    • gender
    • ethnicity
    • family history
    • waist measurement
    • body mass index (height and weight)
    • blood pressure.

    Based on your answers, you’ll be given a score.

    Using a points-based system, you’ll also be able to see if you have a low, medium, moderate or high risk of diabetes.

    We’ll discuss with you any actions you may benefit from, such as lifestyle changes or a GP referral.

    Cholesterol check

    We can also carry out a cholesterol check if:

    • you are aged 40 to 74
    • have not had an NHS health check in the last 5 years
    • do not have a pre-existing condition.

    The results of a cholesterol check can tell you your risk of getting heart disease or suffering a stroke.

    Mental health screening and support

    This is an optional service that helps to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition, and receive advice on the support that is available, both at work, and in your local community.

    Employee confidential helpline

    0330 380 0658

    Speak to fully qualified counsellors and support specialists at any time, 365 days a year.

    Use code 107574 to access the online resources.

    More about the employee assistance programme

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