UK hospitality charity Hospitality Action has released the latest edition of its Step-by-Step guide, this time focusing on Activating Wellbeing in Hospitality.
Produced in partnership with the charity’s annual fundraising initiative, Walk for Wellbeing, the guide – the third in the series – addresses the wellbeing challenges faced by hospitality professionals and offers practical advice to help businesses and individuals across the sector strengthen mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Although in its sixth year, Walk for Wellbeing is taking place in Newcastle on Monday 20 October for the first time, with entries now open. The 10km walk is being hosted by the North East Hotels Association, with the support of regional hospitality businesses, and will start at The Tynemouth Castle Inn, taking in views of the coastline.
Walks for Wellbeing will take place in 12 cities across the UK, with this year marking exciting growth as Cornwall, Edinburgh, Newcastle, and York join as first-time city hosts. The hosted walks will take place in October, beginning in York on Sunday 12 October, followed by Bath, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Cornwall, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, London and Manchester on Sunday 19 October, and finishing in Newcastle on Monday 20 October.
For those unable to attend a hosted walk, the flexible ‘Walk It Your Way’ option runs from World Mental Health Day on Friday 10 October to Sunday 26 October, allowing participants to take part anytime, anywhere. Walk for Wellbeing is powered by hospitality talent partner mum and supported by Caterer.com, Imperial London Hotels and Sona.
“The Step-by-Step Guide reminds us that to change workplace wellbeing, we must walk the walk as well as talk the talk. We’re excited that the North East is joining the initiative for the first time as an official partner, with a stunning route that invites us to take meaningful steps together along our beautiful coastline.”
Debrah Dhugga, Executive Hospitality and Wellness Advisor
Hospitality Action’s latest Taking the Temperature survey found that while 78% of employees feel more comfortable talking about mental health than they did five years ago, issues such as understaffing, excessive workloads and poor life balance continue to have a negative impact across the industry.
The new guide points to effective solutions such as Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme, which offers 24/7 confidential support, financial guidance and counselling services to anyone working in the sector. It also encourages employers to put movement and connection at the heart of workplace wellbeing. From team walks and informal gatherings that strengthen relationships, to simple initiatives that promote balance and openness, the guide shows how small, practical steps can make a big difference. Walk for Wellbeing is a perfect example of how movement and connection can be built into team culture, creating space to support both individual and collective wellbeing.
“Hospitality is one of the UK’s most exciting and rewarding industries, but it’s also very demanding. Our new Step-by-Step Guide is designed to move the conversation on from awareness to action. It offers practical, achievable ideas that can help leaders and teams improve their physical health, strengthen connections and create a workplace culture where wellbeing is a priority.”
Mark Lewis, Chief Executive at Hospitality Action
Download the guide & sign up
The Step-by-Step Guide is now available to download and offers an essential resource for hospitality businesses of all sizes.
To register for Walk for Wellbeing, please visit www.walkforwellbeing.org.
