Our Commitment to Good Health
Ford are one of the first local businesses to be awarded the Smoke free South Tyneside Gold Award, for making the all areas of both its sites at Monkton, Hebburn and Tyne Doc, South Shields declared smoke free. However, it was more than just a case of forcing through a decision; numerous discussions took place with the Primary Care Trust to identify how we could assist those employees who still smoked and who'd ideally like to break the habit. As a result, regular sessions have been held with to provide advice and guidance on giving up smoking.
Further plans are now being developed to look into opportunities for advice for the entire Ford work force on diet, exercise and life style issues. There are also plans to work with employees approaching retirement age to prepare them for their now lives in good health.