Wellbeing Hub - South Africa
We know that times are particularly hard at the moment, whether it is worrying about our mental and physical health, new routines or worrying about our loved ones. It is natural that these changes and concerns could have an impact on our wellbeing. So now, more than ever, it is important that we look after ourselves and each other and this hub is designed to help you do that.
Simply follow the links under each wellbeing focus area to find out more and how to access resources.
Please note that is really important that you contact a medical professional if you require additional help & support.
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing is the way we think, the way we feel and how we deal with everyday stresses in life. It is really important to remember that good mental health doesn’t mean we feel happy all of the time. It is when we are finding things in life difficult to cope with that we may need to ask for help. Mental health issues can arise for ANYONE at ANYTIME and if you are struggling your first port of call should always be a medical professional.
Please click on the checklist below for more information:
Physical Wellbeing means our body is working at it’s physical best – this is different for all of us but we know that staying active, eating healthily and taking care of our body is critical to our overall wellness.
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Sadly, we know that there has been an increase in wellbeing challenges throughout 2020 and 2021. There are many fantastic online resources that provide support and guidance to assist in dealing with these. We have identified some of the most common challenges and found some great guidance and advice from some of the top wellbeing charities and Heath providers to support you and your colleagues.
Please click on the below for information on the most common wellbeing challenges:
Mental wellbeing
The below links will take you to a list of charities and organisations that may provide an expert advice and guidance on a range of mental health challenges.
Healthcare Providers
Our Pension Fund Administrators and Medical Aid Schemes provide advice and counselling on financial wellbeing and retirement as well as on a healthy lifestyle.
Alexander Forbes offer Financial planning and retirement workshops and information.
https://www.alexanderforbes.co.za
(Alexander Forbes) Dayne Mc Laughlin Tel +27 21 401 9821
General Wellbeing
Our Medical Aid Schemes, Discovery and Bonitas provide advice on health and all life threatening diseases via their web sites, call centres and health day interventions.
Discovery Health, Bonita’s Health and Affinity Health, they cover the following:
- HIV/Aid exposure
- All life threatening diseases
- Violence/assault
- Death/bereavement
(Medical Schemes) Riaan Oosthuizen Tel +27 21 809 3638
https://www.bonitas.co.za/ | https://www.discovery.co.za/
Resilience offer Trauma Management as well as Life Skills Development - Dr Renee van Heerden
https://www.resilience.org.za
General Health providers:
- http://lifelinesa.co.za/hiv-and-aids/index.html
- https://mentalhealthsa.org.za/surviving-the-covid-19-lockdown/
- http://www.sadag.org/
The Government Compensation Fund - The Compensation fund provides compensation for workers who get injured at work, or sick from diseases contracted at work. The company carries the cost of the Compensation Fund.
http://www.labour.gov.za/Contacts/Pages/Contacts-CF.aspx
Financial wellbeing
Alexander Forbes and Momentum Life. They cover financial planning and retirement provision and investment advice.
https://www.alexanderforbes.co.za | https://www.momentum.co.za
Physical wellbeing
HSP Group is Occupational Health service provider with limited cost applicable.
https://www.hspgroup.co.za | Tel +27 861 873 477
Social Wellbeing is a sense of belonging to a community and making a contribution to society. Being your true self at all times. Engaging with people and treating others with respect. Maintaining and building strong relationships.
Please click on the checklist below for more information:
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