Stow College

Health & Wellbeing

Stow College is committed to providing support and Guidance on Healthy Living to all staff and students.

The college have held Scotland’s ‘Health at Work Gold Award since February 2001. In order to retain our Gold status, we require to demonstrate ongoing commitment, involvement and activities in:

• Health & Safety
• Health & the Environment
• Healthy Eating
• Lifestyle Checks
• Mentally Healthy Workplace
• Physical Activities
• Information, Guidance and Raising Awareness on all health matters
• Community Involvement including supporting Charities

In June 2009, through our commitment to meeting the Healthy Working Lives criteria on mental health, we attained a Commendation Award. (Only the second College in Scotland to receive this award)

Healthy Eating:

We are committed to providing a wide range of meals and snacks which include many healthy options. Produce for meals are purchased fresh and from local suppliers. The food is prepared by experienced staff taking into account both healthy ingredients and cultural choices.

Physical Activity:

Staff and students are encouraged to get involved in some form of physical activity. The college is a corporate member of the Glasgow Club. Through corporate membership, staff are given discounted membership fees. There are good deals for students also, for younger students with a Young Scot Card and student membership. In addition to having a cycle to work scheme for staff we also have a number of clubs for Jogging, Walking, Table Tennis and 5 aside football open to staff and students. We also have cycle sheds available to staff and students at both campuses.

Current Health News Bulletin:

Click on the tites to be taken to the articles.

GPs Should 'Not Sign Off on Long-Term Sick'

NHSGGC Supports Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

Stock Up On Medicines, Scots Urged

Alcohol Warnings 'Still Being Ignored', Minister Says

Quarter of Scots 'Obese', Health Survey Says.

Ready For Winter

Road Safety Campaign Calls For Clocks To Be Moved Forward An Hour

Four Out of Ten Out of Breath Climbing Stairs, Report Finds

Stub Out Car Smoke, Says Charity

Upset Stomachs Cost UK 11 Million Working Days

'Take Life On' Campaign

The college supports the Scottish Governments 'Take Life On' Campaign.  The campaign promotes the benefits of children participating in 60 minutes of exercise each day.

For more information on this campaign visit the 'Take Life On' website.

Coming Soon....

Look out for our Health MOT days. These will include Flexibility testing, Lung Capacity testing, Blood Pressure and Body Mass Index reading.