‘Strong @ Sea’ for Men’s health onboard Iona
Dr. Neil has emerged as a true champion for men’s health onboard Iona, launching the…
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Fertility Awareness Week
This Monday, 4 November marked the start of National Fertility Awareness Week. A chance for…
I’ve never believed it more than now: It’s Time To Talk
Trigger warning: suicide Em North, Senior Digital Marketing Manager, P&O Cruises shares her story: A little…
Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 -15 October)
Baby Loss Awareness Week is held annually from 9 – 15 October. The week is…
Join us for an Inspirational Talk with Sally Orange MBE
The Wellbeing and Occupational Health team and our employee-led communities and networks MVP, Athena and…
World Smile Day – WIN lunch on us!
Friday 4 October is World Smile Day, a relatively new holiday with a story that…
Mental Health Month – What’s on?
This October the Occupational Health and Wellbeing team will be focusing on mental health, with…
Our know your numbers health kiosk is back!
Knowing your numbers means taking action to measure and understand important statistics about your health such…
Meet our Menopause Champions
At Carnival UK we want everyone to be able to talk about menopause openly and…
Lunch for our happiness competition winners
Back in March, to celebrate International Day of Happiness, we asked you to tell us…
Movement May – Cycle to work for the chance to WIN!
As part of Movement May, here at Carnival UK we’re encouraging new riders to join Love to…
Movement May – Nicole’s Story
This month is ‘Movement May’ at CUK, and over the last few weeks, some of…
Cycle to work in May and June for the chance to WIN!
As part of Movement May, here at Carnival UK we’re encouraging new riders to join…
Movement May – What’s on?
It is movement May this month. Regular physical activity is associated with lower rates of depression…
Wellbeing Support at Carnival UK
What makes a ‘good day at Carnival UK’ is different for each of us. One…
Get to know your numbers
Knowing your numbers means taking action to measure and understand important statistics about your health…
Celebrating International Day of Happiness
Today, 20 March is International Day of Happiness, celebrated throughout the world with an aim…
Get to know our 5 ways to wellbeing
When it comes to looking after ourselves and making sure we all have a #GoodDayatCUK,…
Start 2024 off with a spring in your step with Future Steps!
The Prince’s Trust Future Steps is back! Throughout February take part in the 10,000-steps-a-day challenge;…
Cycle to Work – Turning Resolutions into Revolutions
Be Active is one of our 5 ways to Wellbeing, and physical activity can be…
Wellbeing sessions at Carnival House – book now!
Book onto the latest wellbeing sessions below. Reflexology with Gail Gail is passionate about helping…
Join us at our next Menopause Café
Join us at our next Menopause Café 12:00 – 13:00, Wednesday 15 November, in person…
World Mental Health Day – What’s on?
Tuesday 10 October is World Mental Health day. Though it’s important to remember that we…
Mindfulness and how to make it work for you
Register your interest for a new, six-week mindfulness training programme, starting 2 November 2023. About…
Cruising isn’t the only way our crew get from A to B!
This month we’re focusing on all things mental health and being active and taking part…
Say hello to our first Crew Welfare Officers
Looking after the welfare of our colleagues, both onboard and ashore, is incredibly important. Back…
Recognising Dyslexia Awareness Week – Faine’s Story.
This week (2-8 October) is Dyslexia Awareness Week. A chance to celebrate and learn from…
‘Connect’ for Mental Health Month
This October we’re focusing on all things mental health, looking at ways we can connect with others…
Improvements to shower facilities at Carnival House
Did you know there are shower and changing facilities in the Undercroft (Carpark / level…
Take some time out in ‘Tranquil Tides’
Our new wellbeing corner at Carnival House, Tranquil Tides is officially open! A calm, quiet…
10 September – World Suicide Prevention Day
Every year on 10 September, organisations and communities around the world come together to raise…
Be active! What’s on in September?
This September, we’re focusing on ways we can be active to improve our wellbeing. Regular…
Be active! Get pedaling for Cycle to Work Day
Thursday 3rd August 2023 is Cycle to Work Day, the UK’s biggest celebration of cycle…
Cycling and me – Tom and Gareth’s stories
We’re encouraging as many colleagues as possible to sign up to Love to Ride and…
Name our wellbeing corner and WIN!
Our new wellbeing corner in Carnival House is here. You can visit this calm space…
It’s Men’s Health Week
Men’s Health Week (12 – 18 June), aims to raise awareness of the health issues…
Cycling and me – Bob’s story
This month, we’re focusing on building resilience. Numerous scientific studies link exercise with improved mental…
Visit the Benefits Fair TODAY!
As a shoreside colleague at Carnival UK, you have access to exclusive employee benefits designed…
Building resilience in May – and book a free massage
In May, we’re concentrating on improving our wellbeing through taking notice and being active, as…
Join our April Menopause Cafe
Bring a cuppa, connect with colleagues and share your experiences with our next Menopause Café…
A spotlight on neurodiversity
In April, we’re concentrating on improving our wellbeing through learning and taking notice, as part…
Join us at the Menopause Café
Are you experiencing menopause symptoms, or perhaps want to find out more about how you…
5 Ways to Wellbeing – Be active in March
This March, we’re focusing on ways we can be active to improve our wellbeing –…
Find a MHFA and WIN some wellbeing goodies!
This February, we’re focusing on ways we can connect with others to improve our wellbeing…
It’s Time to Talk Day – Connect with our MHFAs
Join us today, Thursday 2 February to recognise Time to Talk Day – and make…
Five Ways to Wellbeing – Connecting with others this February
We all do our best to eat five fruit and vegetables a day to take…
Looking after your wellbeing at Christmas
With the Christmas holidays fast approaching (and possibly some snow on the horizon!) it’s important…
Monty’s Wellbeing Raffle Winners
A huge thank you to everyone who entered our Mental Health Matters raffle, in support…
Get talking for International Men’s Day – What’s on this week?
It’s International Men’s Day on Saturday 19 November. This year, the day is focusing on…
Talk Money Week – this week’s top tips
Do you find it hard to talk about money? Talk Money Week is a national…
Advice and support for managing addictions
Throughout November we’ll be sharing information about addiction, the symptoms, and where to go for…
Green Travel Atrium Roadshow – 1 November
We’re kicking off November with a Green Travel Roadshow event, coming to Carnival House on…
Win a cruise in our wellbeing raffle for Monty’s
Fancy winning a 7-night P&O Cruises Holiday? Enter our Mental Health Matters raffle and share…
Meet Mental Health Volunteer, Heaven White
At Carnival UK, our Mental Health First Aiders and Mental Health Champions are all colleagues who’ve…
Be kind to your mind – Lessons from our Leaders
Throughout October we’ve been focusing on all things mental health and exploring ways to ‘be…
Meet some of our Mental Health Volunteers
At Carnival UK, our Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) and Mental Health Champions (MHCs) are…
Are you kind to your mind? Check out these top tips
Today, 10 October, is World Mental Health Day. Sometimes we all need a little extra…
Podcast with Captain Arma – Mental Health Matters
Captain Arma first started with Princess 23 years ago, working his way up through the…
Be Kind to Your Mind – What’s on in October?
Our next Good Day at CUK wellbeing campaign: ‘Be kind to your mind’ is live!…
Know your Numbers – Richard’s Story
Taking action to measure and understand important statistics about your health such as your blood…
Know your numbers – Good Day at CUK event
Next month we’re launching a new Know Your Numbers guide on the Good Day at…
Let’s talk about fertility – a personal story
At Carnival UK, we’re passionate about your wellbeing and creating a supportive place to work. We…
Good Day at CUK Event – 5 July
What makes a good day at Carnival UK is different for each of us. Our…
Supporting colleagues to have a good day
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus…
Enjoying live events at Carnival House!
This week we all started using Carnival House for a minimum of two days a…
New shore wellbeing hub now live!
What makes a good day at Carnival UK and focus on our wellbeing is different…
We reveal our Mental Health Month competition winner
Back in October we recognised Mental Health Month and as part of that we hosted…
Help tackle men’s health on a global scale
Around the world fathers, partners, brothers and friends face a health crisis that isn’t being…
Tell us what you thought
Throughout October we recognised Mental Health Month and used it as an opportunity to remind…
Taking notice and being mindful
Throughout the month of October we’ve been focusing on mental health and spotlighting the five…
Rediscovering my fitness mojo
“I would be so strong, fast and in shape, if only I had more time…
The importance of being active
Throughout the month of October we’re focusing on mental health and spotlighting the five pillars…
Carnival UK colleagues become Mental Health Champions
At Carnival House we now have a team of Mental Health Champions who are trained…
Claim back your flu vaccination costs
We’re passionate about looking after our people and so to help you stay safe and…
Keep on learning
Throughout the month of October we’re focusing on mental health and spotlighting the five pillars…
Empower yourself to be your best you!
Want to build your knowledge, feel empowered to own your development and improve your wellbeing?…
The importance of connection
Throughout the month of October we’re focusing on mental health and spotlighting the five pillars…
Know Your Numbers! Week
This week is Know Your Numbers! Week, a week hosted by Blood Pressure UK to…
Looking after our eyesight
It’s easy to neglect our eyes because they often don’t hurt when there’s a problem.…
Happy International Day of Friendship!
In celebration of International Day of Friendship today, we’ve been encouraging all our colleagues to…
Crew pop up shop now open!
It’s the little things that can make a big difference so, whilst shore leave isn’t…
Last chance to WIN a hamper of goodies!
With International Day of Friendship coming up on 30 July, we’re celebrating all things friendship…
Celebrate your friends and boost your happiness
With International Day of Friendship coming up on 30 July, we’re celebrating all things friendship…
Wellbeing and the importance of friendships
This month, ahead of International Day of Friendship on 30 July, we’re focusing on the…
Celebrate your friendships and win a hamper of goodies!
When it comes to wellbeing, the connections we make and the friendships we forge have…
Supporting our fleet colleagues in quarantine
As we get closer to returning to service, we’re now welcoming many more of our…
Diabetes Stories with Adam Scholey
This week it’s Diabetes Week and to help raise awareness of the condition we’re joining…
Diabetes Stories with Thomas Mahoney
This week it’s Diabetes Week and to help raise awareness of the condition we’re joining…
It’s Diabetes Week
This week (14 – 20 June) we’re recognising Diabetes Week and helping to raise awareness…
Overcoming cancer with Lisa Kynaston
With more women (and men) seeking less medical support during the pandemic, it’s never been…
Pregnancy during a pandemic
With more women seeking less medical support during the pandemic, it’s never been more important…
Women’s Health Month
The health needs of women change throughout a lifetime and present both challenges and opportunities.…
Building strength and stamina onboard Arcadia
While our ships have been in layup, the experience on board has been a little…
Master your time
This April we’re joining the Stress Management Society (SMS) to raise awareness about both the…
This April it’s stress awareness month
Stress Awareness month has been recognised by the Stress Management Society (SMS) every April since…
Take the 30 day stress challenge
While being able to return to service is hugely exciting and positive news for us,…
Talking wellbeing with Rachel Wallis
Listen to yourself. We caught up with Rachel Wallis, Crew Services Manager who’s been finding ways…
Keeping fit on Queen Victoria
Many of our hardworking Maritime colleagues on board Queen Victoria are enjoying their down time…
Talking wellbeing with Dave Francis
Life is precious. We caught up with Dave Francis, SECO who’s been finding ways to…
Easy ways to avoid eye strain
We’re all using screens more than ever before and for some of us we’ve noticed…
Talking wellbeing with Naomi Clarke
This month we’re sharing wellbeing stories from people across the business to help inspire you…
Talking wellbeing with Katie Goodacre
Why the small things matter. This month we’re sharing wellbeing stories from people across the…
Your heart matters this Valentine’s Day
While Valentine’s Day comes once a year, keeping your heart healthy is something you can…
Talking wellbeing with Gareth Watt
The secret to wellbeing is kindness. This month we’re sharing wellbeing stories of people from…
Talking wellbeing with Sam Bell
Wellbeing stories come in all shapes and sizes. This month we’re giving you a helping…
Let’s talk wellbeing … with Jade Williams
It’s safe to say we can all be guilty of letting focus on our wellbeing…
#TimeToTalk
Let’s start talking about Mental Health this Time to Talk day. Time to Talk Day…
Let’s talk wellbeing … with Kasia Waters
With the month of New Year’s resolutions slipping away, it’s safe to say we can…
Self care and peer support
During February we want you to focus on your own wellbeing, as well as supporting…
Beat the Monday blues
The festive season is over, we’re currently in a UK lockdown, summer holidays seem like…
Stretch your way into the New Year
For some of us, continuing to work remotely, or working on board with no shore…
Five podcasts to boost your mood
Whether you’re looking for a source of entertainment, an activity to help you switch off…
New Year, Same Me
This time of year often brings about the saying ‘New Year, New Me’, a time…
Winter wellness and Managing Challenges
This year has certainly highlighted the importance of wellbeing and why we need to prioritise…
Choosing a positive mindset
This year has certainly tested our resilience and ability to cope with change! It’s also…
Jo Phillips: The power of pause
Realisation is kicking in as I write this that we’re on the cusp of December.…
An open letter from Covid-19 survivor, Jinny Varkey
I never thought Covid-19 would affect the lives of my loved ones and me in…
Meet Arcadia’s HESS Hero
At Carnival UK we all have a role to play in keeping everyone safe and…
Britannia put wellbeing first
This week we were pleased to hear Britannia were championing ‘Take time for wellbeing’, a…
Sign up to a mindset session
Our mindset can change the way we think, act and interact, but how can you…
Men’s health – testicular cancer
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Men’s health – prostate cancer
In the UK alone, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men. More…
Managing pressure – part 4
Each day this week we’re sharing a webinar focussing on how to manage pressure and…
Managing pressure – part 3
Each day this week we’re sharing a webinar focussing on how to manage pressure and…
Stress awareness: events this week
2020 has presented us with both personal and professional challenges that many of us couldn’t…
Managing pressure – part 2
Each day this week we’re sharing a webinar focussing on how to manage pressure and…
Britannia ship’s company take time to focus on their mental health
Last weekend, 10 October, marked World Mental Health day – a day when millions of…
How to be better with your money
The global pandemic has profoundly changed the way that we think about our finances and…
Mental Health Day: Mental Health for all
As Heroes of safe and well we all have the responsibility of checking in on…
Supporting our charity partners
This year has been so very different to how any of us might have imagined…
Crew food: Tell us what you think
We want to understand what we can do to make your experience on board the…
Remote working and me
Over the coming weeks and months we’re working to reset the role of Carnival House,…
Spotting Survivor Syndrome
The past few months have been some of the most challenging many of us will…
Look, Listen, Link – Looking after you and your colleagues
There’s a lot of different things happening in our lives right now, and as none…
24/7 counselling and support from your EAP
As a shoreside employee of Carnival UK, you and your family have free and confidential…
Guided workouts with Nuffield Health
Exercise – it’s not just all about fitness levels and physique, it can have tremendous…
Queen Victoria Zumba on!
Gyms may have powered down, but that doesn’t mean a pause in your workouts. It’s…
Meaningful May
The world may be in crisis but this May, Action for Happiness, an international movement,…
Maintaining a healthy mind in times of uncertainty
As ‘heroes of safe and well’, we must all do our bit to ensure that…
Be a hero of safe and well – submit your DSE guidance checklist
As heroes of safe and well, the health and wellbeing of our people remains our…
Keep calm, stay wise and be kind
As we continue to adapt to new ways of living and working it might be…
Exercising to stay fit and well
From working remotely to remaining on board our ships during operational pause, in recent weeks…
Finding Calm in a Stressful World
As heroes of safe and well, we’re guardians of everyone’s health and wellbeing, including our…
CCO’s Snug
You may remember back in September there was a post about the Contact Centre’s Snug…
Contact Centre’s new wellbeing initiatives
Contact Centre Operations have just launched two fantastic wellbeing initiatives for the teams, Wellness 366…