Carrie Cannon Health MPH, BSC Health, RGN

26/03/2026

26/03/2026

Mental health at work is not a “nice to have”. It is fundamental to how people show up, perform, and thrive.

Today is a reminder that creating mentally healthy workplaces is not about one initiative or one conversation. It is about culture. It is an opportunity to reduce stigma, promote open conversations about mental health, and share practical tools and strategies for managing stress and improving overall wellbeing at work.

Awareness days like this matter because they help us:

• Start conversations that might otherwise feel difficult
• Normalise talking about mental health at work
• Encourage early support and signposting
• Reinforce that wellbeing is everyone’s responsibility

But awareness alone is not enough.

What actions are we taking to embed whole-person health and wellbeing into everyday working life?

This could look like:

• Leaders modelling openness and psychological safety
• Managers having better, more human conversations
• Teams building connection, not just productivity
• Organisations measuring what truly matters, beyond output

Because when people feel supported, they don’t just cope. They contribute, they innovate and they stay.

If you are looking to take a more strategic, sustainable approach to workplace wellbeing, explore how UKIHCA are supporting organisations here:
👉 https://www.ukihca.com/workplaces

Let’s move from awareness to action.

What is one action your organisation is taking today to support mental health at work?

25/03/2026

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Knowing the symptoms could save lives.

Look out for:
• Persistent bloating
• Feeling full quickly
• Pelvic or abdominal pain
• Needing to urinate more often
• Vaginal bleeding after menopause
• Unexplained weight loss
• Extreme fatigue
• Changes in bowel habits

If symptoms are frequent, persistent and unusual for you, speak to your GP.

For more information visit www.pha.site/ovarian-cancer

25/03/2026

First RacefortheCure coming up for Think Pink Lux.

19/03/2026

Had so much fun on Saturday playing tennis in this tournament to benefit Think Pink Lux.

Huge thanks to everyone involved in the organisation, to the donors and my lovely partner Nina.

19/03/2026

19/03/2026

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week! 🧠

Whether it is the creative problem-solving of a dyslexic mind or the deep focus of an autistic individual, these "different ways of processing" are often the source of a client's greatest strengths.

As Health Coaches, our role is to meet every client exactly where they are. 🤝

Standard coaching frameworks can be transformative, but to truly empower neurodivergent individuals, we must ensure our approach is as flexible and unique as the brains we are working with.

Are you looking to deepen your inclusive coaching practice?

Our latest blog explores how Health Coaches can better support neurodivergent clients by fostering an environment of self-advocacy and confidence. We discuss:
✨ Adapting our language to resonate with different processing styles.
✨ Aligning health goals with a client’s natural cognitive advantages.
✨ Understanding how sensory and structural adjustments can lead to coaching breakthroughs.
✨ Why neuro-informed coaching is becoming an essential skill set for a Health Coach.

Explore the full article here: https://tinyurl.com/bdfcfnae

16/03/2026

Motivation gets you started. Discipline keeps you going.

I saw this picture on the wall at the tennis club this morning: motivation is the thing that gets you going on your journey.

I was motivated to improve my follow-through on my strokes. Hitting back and forth. Focusing on my footwork. Thinking about position. Working with a coach to refine the movement.

But motivation alone doesn’t create progress. Discipline does. Repetition. Feedback. Support from a coach who can see what you can’t.

Health works the same way.

Sometimes motivation comes from a wake-up call — difficult news from a doctor, an abnormal blood test, worsening symptoms.

Sometimes it’s simply wanting to feel fitter, stronger, and more in control of your health.

Wherever the motivation starts, progress happens by building habits that actually work in real life.

Working with a health coach can help you look honestly at where you are, explore options, and create practical ways to manage your health that fit you and your life.

An 8 am tennis session on a Monday morning isn’t for everyone but for me it’s a great way to start my week.

If you’ve been thinking about making a change to your health, and feel a coach might help, let’s have a conversation, link in my story.

11/03/2026

Give to Gain isn’t just a theme — it’s a calling. On International Women’s Day 2026 we recognise how whole person health and wellbeing coaching gives time, knowledge and support so women can gain confidence and healthier lives.

A whole person, personalised approach empowers women to make lasting lifestyle changes and navigate life transitions with clarity and confidence in their capacity for change.

www.ukihca.com

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day

06/03/2026

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/06/uk-death-healthy-life-expectancy-decline-state?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

The news that healthy life expectancy is in decline in Britain exposes a serious truth about the state we’re in, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty