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• provide free counselling through the Employee Assistance Programme (see page 23 for more details), • provide personal health assessments, support and advice • manage blood/body fluid exposures. For more information on health and safety issues contact one of the team in Tauranga on ext 8046 or in Whakatāne on ext 4711. Healthy Living Programme The Healthy Living Programme is designed to support a healthy workplace environment and workplace culture that values employees. Some of the initiatives we have on offer for all staff include: • free stop smoking support • free healthy living clinic check-ups - half an hour appointments covering a range of tests such as: blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, diabetes and vision • confidential and professional counselling through personal and work issues via the Employee Assistance Programme – see page 24 for more information • free financial support workshops – hosted regularly by Westpac which cover: general money management; retirement planning and Kiwisaver; home ownership and home loans • opportunities to be physically active, including the SWEAT gym and exercise classes - see page 26 for more information • access to healthy foods and beverages on BOPDHB premises. Visit the Healthy Living pages on OnePlace for more information on any of the above topics. People and Capability Business Partner Team The purpose of the Business Partner Team is to provide high quality employment related advice and support to BOPDHB employees and managers. Employment matters can be complex, and from time to time you may need advice relating to your employment here. In the first instance you should discuss matters with your manager, however you may also contact a union representative or the HR Helpdesk. Employee Solutions can be contacted via email [email protected] or via phone on ext 8820. 29