About this Event
Heart of the Matter – Heart Health Networking Event
Morning Session – 10:00am
Delivered by Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS). Hosted by West Highland Chamber of Commerce in partnership with UHI North, West and Hebrides – Fort William campus.
Join us for Heart of the Matter, a heart health awareness and business networking event bringing together employers, businesses and organisations from across Lochaber.
Held during Heart Month, this practical and informative session will give local businesses the opportunity to learn more about heart health, understand how to reduce the risk of heart disease, and discover how they can support colleagues, employees and others affected by chest, heart and stroke conditions.
Why attend?
Heart health affects individuals, families, workplaces and communities. This event is designed to give local employers practical information they can take back to their workplace, while also creating an opportunity to build connections with other businesses across Lochaber.
You'll have the chance to:
- Learn practical ways to support better heart health and reduce risk.
- Find out more about support available through Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS).
- Connect and network with other local businesses and employers.
- Explore opportunities around corporate social responsibility, volunteering, fundraising and staff engagement.
- Meet representatives from the Chamber and UHI North, West and Hebrides – Fort William campus.
- Take part in an optional Boditrax body composition assessment during the networking session.
What to expect
❤️ Heart health presentation – 40 minutes
Delivered by Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland, the session will provide an accessible introduction to heart health, risk reduction and practical steps for everyday life.
💬 Q&A – 20 minutes
There will be an opportunity to ask questions and explore topics relevant to you, your employees and your workplace.
🤝 Networking & Boditrax assessment
Following the presentation and Q&A, there will be time to meet other attendees, make new local connections and continue the conversation.
The Boditrax machine will also be available for participants who would like to have their body composition measured. Participation in the assessment is optional.
Who should attend?
The event is aimed at:
- Local businesses and employers
- Business owners and managers
- HR and wellbeing leads
- Workplace health and safety representatives
- Employees interested in health and wellbeing
- Organisations interested in volunteering, fundraising or community partnerships
Businesses from Fort William and across Lochaber are warmly invited to attend.
Venue
UHI North, West and Hebrides – Fort William campus
The campus provides an accessible community setting for local employers to come together, learn, network and explore opportunities to support healthier workplaces and a stronger local community.
February is Heart Month, making it a timely opportunity for local businesses to put heart health on the workplace agenda and encourage conversations around prevention, wellbeing and support.
Booking
Please book your place for the 10:00am morning session through this Eventbrite listing.
After administration fees are paid, all profit from the event will be donated to Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS).
Come along, learn something practical, meet fellow local businesses and put heart health at the heart of your workplace.
Event venue & nearby stays
UHI, North West and Hebrides, Carmichael Way, Oban, United Kingdom
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