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Overall Regional Health Advocate of the Year Winner for 2025

 

Danielle Lavery, Sunderland GP Alliance

 

 

 

Health Advocate of the Year Award Winners 2025

 

County Durham: Sandie Buxton, HMP Frankland

 

Gateshead: Paula Marrs, Citizens Advice Gateshead

 

Middlesbrough: Kellie Joyce, Tees Valley Hospital

 

Newcastle: Claire Hopkins, BEL Engineering

 

Primary Care: Danielle Lavery, Sunderland GP Alliance

 

Redcar and Cleveland: Emma Robinson, Beyond Housing

 

South Tyneside: Lauren Hugo, Sea Change Cafe & Arts Venue

 

Stockton: Ellie Russell, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

 

SUNDERLAND: Michael Emmet, Stagecoach Sunderland

Special Recognition Award

Winners 2025

 

County Durham: The Banks Group

 

Gateshead: Elodie McGee, AkzoNobel

 

South Tyneside: Andrea Collin, Northern Rights

 

Stockton: Samantha Bolton, Queensway Dental

 

We wanted to help and support our employees by giving them access to tools, resources and information to improve their health – physically and mentally, both in the workplace and in their personal lives.

We have really enjoyed participating in the award over the years. It allows the team of Health Advocates to show our creative side and brings people across both sites together, fostering a sense of community within the organisation. It also shows our employees that we care for their wellbeing by focusing on the topics that matter to them most.  

- Seqens Custom Specialties , Middlesbrough

"The Award allows us to address a wide range of health topics, from mental health and stress to physical activity and nutrition and provides a structure to ensure each topic includes several initiatives each year.

These campaigns and initiatives help raise awareness and promote healthier lifestyle choices among University employees. 

BHAWA has provided a solid foundation for our Health and Wellbeing Action Plan and underpins our organisational Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Pursuing the award (Maintaining Excellence) ensures that the Health and Wellbeing of our staff remains a top priority as we share information and resources and deliver meaningful campaigns."

 

- Teesside University, Middlesbrough, Maintaining Excellence Level achieved 2024

To continue to embed Health and Wellbeing in our workforce and to promote and support them to lead healthy lifestyles at work and also at home with their families.

The award gives us structure to assist us in our Health & Wellbeing meetings, giving us the resources and knowledge to lead different campaigns and events to help support our workplace.  The award supports our Health & Wellbeing Strategy.

- The Banks Group Ltd, Durham

We wanted to be able to share wellbeing initiatives we were proud of but at the same time receive feedback on anything that was missing or could be enhanced.

Love being part of the Award process - gives structure to our wellbeing plans for the year and showcases the amazing work our people do to support each other and our teams.

- EDF Energy, Sunderland

"Our employees are our biggest asset, and we wanted to offer something that made a positive difference to their health and wellbeing.

 

The Award benefits businesses of any size. The structure it provides means employee wellbeing becomes embedded in your business as you work through the award levels.

 

Employees notice the improvements. Training and networking opportunities give great ideas for campaigns. And it is free!"

 

- Newcastle Carers, Newcastle, Maintaining Excellence Level achieved 2024

"Better Health at Work Award has truly transformed our workplace culture. It has inspired us to prioritise employee wellbeing; boosting morale, productivity, and engagement. The support and guidance provided is invaluable. We’re proud to champion health and wellbeing thanks to this outstanding initiative.

A highly recommended program for any forward-thinking company.

We value the recognition and support the award offers. The guidance from Grace and Craig is second to none. We've also built valuable contacts through the award, which has brought real benefits to the company and strengthened our focus on employee wellbeing".

 

 

- Walker FIltration, Sunderland, Bronze Level achieved 2024
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