Did you know that Ireland has among the highest rates of asthma in the world? And that it is the most common chronic respiratory disease for children and young adults in this country?

1 in 13 adults and 1 in 10 children are living with asthma.

Almost one in two employees either have asthma or have a family member with asthma,

Employees with asthma miss an average of seven days of work per year due to their condition.

About Workplace Wellness

Our Workplace Wellness programme is a nurse-led health promotion initiative that aims to improve health outcomes and support the wellbeing of employees. We aim to do so through educational tools, direct-to-employee expert support, and the promotion of self-management strategies to cultivate a supportive and healthy environment where employees can thrive.

Through Workplace Wellness, the Asthma Society of Ireland can enable your organisation to deliver the highest standard in workplace wellbeing in an accessible and effective way.

How does it work?

Workplace Wellness is a three-year programme with an annual fee, which will involve:

  • Workplace Wellness accreditation at various levels, with annual activities per level
  • Access to accreditation badge after completion of activities for the duration of the programme, which you can display on your website
  • Continuous access to online materials (webinars/leaflets/checklists, etc.)

Benefits for your organisation

  • Employees are better supported to manage their asthma, or their family member’s asthma – from self-management to how to deal with an emergency.
  • Reduced absenteeism due to asthma and other respiratory conditions.
  • Opportunity to partner with Ireland’s leading respiratory charity at a crucial time when respiratory health is of paramount societal importance.
  • Deliver on your environmental, social and corporate governance goals.
  • A working environment which is more inclusive of people with health conditions.
  • Happier, healthier and better-supported employees.

Register your interest

If your company is interested in participating in the Workplace Wellness programme, please contact reception@asthmasociety.ie.