Health and Wellbeing

John Blakey - Health & Wellbeing Adviser

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Fife College is committed to the provision of high-quality support for students to safeguard their physical, emotional and mental wellbeing being.

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The role of the Health and Wellbeing Adviser;

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• Develops and delivers a range of Mental Health initiatives

• Contributes to the Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Fife College

• Seeks to improve the communication between Fife College and Health Promotion Services

• Promotes and educates students and staff in mental health and wellbeing – through ongoing training and workshops, including Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid, Mindfulness, Suicide Alertness etc.

• Works closely with NHS Fife to promote positive lifestyle behaviours including tobacco prevention

• Creates and produces Health and Wellbeing events and initiatives through campaign work

• Works directly with a cohort of students who require more in-depth Health and Wellbeing support

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The Health and Wellbeing post is widespread, and John will have a presence on each campus as well as online – providing a comprehensive and inclusive service to ensure that Fife College’s focus on Health and Wellbeing for all its learners and staff is key.

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John is committed and dedicated to overseeing these initiatives to make a difference in the lives of students and staff within Fife College.