MOIC has achieved Level 3 in a recent audit of its workplace health and wellbeing activities called the Take 5 Accreditation. The Take 5 Accreditation is based on the 5 Steps to Wellbeing with three levels of accreditation available.
In 2024, 12 workplaces in the NHSCT area were supported to achieve the Take 5 accreditation which was delivered as part of a partnership between Business in the Community and Northern Health & Social Care Trust. MOIC is the first NHSCT team to be accredited and was one of the 12 workplaces recognised at a special Take 5 Accreditation Celebration event held at The Rabbit Hotel in Templepatrick.
Shane Quinnell, Wellbeing Programme Manager at Business in the Community commented: “By completing the Take 5 Accreditation, these organisations are publicly demonstrating their commitment to the wellbeing of their employees in a responsible and transparent manner. The process and results allow organisations to examine and reflect on their wellbeing performance, benchmark themselves against others and drive improvements for the benefit of their people and to strengthen their business.
Selena Ramsey, Health and Wellbeing Manager at Northern Health & Social Care Trust added: “The Take 5 Accreditation supports workplaces to strategically implement five steps to wellbeing in their health and wellbeing strategy for their employees. It is really encouraging to see so many organisations being recognised for their commitment to employee health and wellbeing.”
To attain the Level 3 accreditation, MOIC adopted a comprehensive strategy, centred on the Take 5 Steps to wellbeing Model: Give, Be Active, Connect, Keep Learning and Take Notice. MOIC began by auditing their current wellbeing activities and aligning them with the Take 5 model. A detailed Action Plan was then developed to further embed Take 5 initiatives, with clear evaluation and impact measures encompassing all 5 steps. The plan included a diverse range of activities such as a monthly team treat day, healthier lifestyle taster sessions, team walks, retro sports day, skills development opportunities, charitable donations and volunteer initiatives, mindfulness and wellbeing resources and work-life balance encouragement.
MOIC has two health, wellbeing and inclusion champions to drive the initiative and ensure its success. These champions are responsible for monitoring progress, evaluating outcomes and embedding the Take 5 model into the organisational culture.
Elizabeth Hauxwell, Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion Champion, MOIC commented “We are delighted to have achieved Level 3 in the Take 5 Accreditation. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to prioritising the health and wellbeing of our employees. By implementing the 5 Steps to Wellbeing, we have created a positive and supportive workplace culture that benefits both our staff and our organisation.”
