IMPACT’s Carlow branch held a special event for members as part of Ireland's third National Workplace Wellbeing Day last Friday (31^st March). Workplaces across the country took part in the event, which aims to improve employee health through promoting better nutrition and physical activity.

The Carlow branch event included a healthy light lunch at the Seven Oaks hotel and a short walk by the River Barrow. Paramedics from Carlow fire and rescue service were on hand to provide blood pressure and blood sugar analysis, while staff from IMPACT membership support services provided information.

IMPACT organiser Deirdre O’Connell said the event was an opportunity to promote health and wellbeing at work. “As a trade union we’re committed to looking after each other in the workplace. This event was a great way to focus on the value of our health and wellbeing in the workplace, as well as being a fun, social event,” she said.