Citizens Advice Dudley Borough

Thrive at Work Wellbeing Awards Video Clip

Organisation Name: Citizens Advice Dudley Borough

Sector: Charity

Size of Organisation: 39 employees

Thrive Lead: Laura Thomas

What They Do: Citizens Advice Dudley Borough is a registered charity providing information, advice, and guidance to over 1,500 people per month, dealing with over 38,000 issues annually.

How Thrive at Work has impacted the organisation: As a result of Thrive, the organisation formed a Health and Wellbeing steering group which enabled them to embed wellbeing as a priority and completely remove any stigma around poor mental health. They now actively recruit staff who may ordinarily face barriers in gaining employment. Health and wellbeing campaigns such as The Midday Mile, NHS health checks, Mental Health Awareness Month, National fitness days, Time to Talk, hydration challenge, free fruit for staff, mindfulness sessions, and healthy breakfast week has been appreciated and well supported by staff, with many making positive lifestyle changes.

Accreditation Date: September 2020