Brighter Being info pack
Protecting the health of your people.
Brighter Being’s award-winning workplace sessions are designed to combat the rise in chronic disease among working-age people. These interactive, team-building sessions protect your people’s health, reduce the risk of chronic disease, build resilient workforces and cut the cost of absenteeism.
A practical, preventative investment in your people that you have control over.
The challenge
The way we live has changed. Our health is paying the price.
Over the last few decades, the way we live has transformed. Our food environment has shifted. Households spend less time at home and more at work. Misleading food marketing has left people confused about what’s really healthy, and constantly changing online messaging has left people overwhelmed when it comes to their health.
Together, these shifts have driven a sharp rise in chronic disease, stress, anxiety and obesity across the workforce. As these issues become more common among people of working age, it’s essential you support them: helping them manage their wellbeing, protect their health and prevent disease in a challenging environment.
1 in 5
Adults predicted to be living with a chronic disease by 2040.
The Health Foundation, 202315-year
High in UK sick leave.
The Times, Sept 2025The hidden cost of sickness
Absence is only half the story.
£103bn
The annual cost of sickness to the UK, up £30 billion since 2018, with the highest sick leave on record in the last 15 years.
IPPR, 2024
Presenteeism
44 days lost a year
Employees now lose the equivalent of 44 days of productivity a year by working while unwell, more than four times the 9.4 days lost to sick leave.
IPPR, 2024 · CIPD, 2025Stress-related absence
22.9 days average
Stress is the UK’s leading cause of long-term absence, accounting for over half of all work-related ill health cases.
HSE, 2024/25Staff turnover
1.5–2.5× salary
The cost of replacing an employee, in recruitment, lost productivity and onboarding.
Supporting your people’s health and wellbeing isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s a real investment in retaining your top performers and attracting top talent.
- 56%of employees value culture over pay (Glassdoor)
- 83%are more attracted to organisations with a progressive culture
- 86%are more likely to leave an employer that doesn’t support their wellbeing (Executive Development Network, 2023)
- £25bnextra cost of presenteeism to UK businesses since 2018, vs £5bn from absence (IPPR, 2024)
The power of prevention
Most chronic disease is preventable.
Chronic conditions among working-age people are rising sharply, but the overwhelming majority are preventable. The problem isn’t a lack of science. It’s the gap between that science and the people who need it.
Brighter Being bridges that gap. We translate proven prevention science into simple, guided action, educating your teams on the swaps proven to move the needle: filling nutritional gaps, building lasting habits and reducing the risk of chronic disease.
Heart disease
80%
Of heart attacks and strokes are preventable.
World Health OrganizationBowel cancer
54%
Of bowel cancers are preventable.
Cancer Research UK, 2026Type 2 diabetes
90%
Of cases are preventable, and for many it can even be reversed.
Nurses’ Health Study, NEJM 2001Stress & anxiety
83%
Of participants saw reduced stress from mindfulness programmes. 150 minutes of exercise a week is linked to up to 29% lower odds of an anxiety disorder.
Schuch et al., 2019 · Venkatesan et al., 2021Weight
3×
More likely to achieve meaningful weight loss with a Mediterranean diet and exercise programme than with generic advice.
PREDIMED-Plus, Diabetes Care 2019Our workplace seminars
Give your people the power of prevention.
Brighter Being seminars are delivered online and in person to educate your team on exactly how they can protect their health and prevent disease.
We draw on research from the most trusted names in health, including Cancer Research UK, Diabetes UK, the British Heart Foundation and NICE, and translate it into simple, actionable daily strategies that fit into busy working lives.
- From 60 minutesSessions focused on simple, effective lifestyle swaps
- Online or in personSmall or large groups, one session or several
- From £1,000Per session
- Build your packageAdd an app pilot, event photography or extra sessions
This exceeded anything we’ve experienced before. The session gave our team take-home strategies to manage their health and prevent disease, with a new focus and energy around health.
There was a real shift in the room. People walked away with real strategies they’ve put in place to protect their health, exactly the impact we hoped for.
It had been years since our team had time to properly reflect on their health. Being given that space, and educated on practical ways to protect our long-term health, was invaluable. We’d recommend it to anyone.
The Brighter Being app
Daily support, built for busy working people.
For people who want to protect their health but don’t have time to overthink it.
Nutrient tracker
Track fibre, omega-3, protein and plant diversity to stay in the optimal range for disease prevention.
Weight management
Personalised calorie goals and meals that help people reach a healthy body weight, without the guesswork.
Home workouts
Yoga, workouts and breathwork for busy people. No equipment, no experience needed.
Local wellbeing discounts
Yoga, sauna, ice baths, flotation, Pilates, HYROX, CrossFit, menopause support, coffee shops and much more.
“Once you know the facts, the decisions are easy.”
Next steps
Ready to take the next step?
Book a 20-minute discovery call and we’ll talk through how Brighter Being can protect your people’s health, reduce absenteeism costs, and how we can tailor a session to suit your needs.
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Book a discovery call
Use the link below or email us. We’ll confirm a time within one business day.
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Decide how best to help
Online or in person, small or large groups, and how many sessions make sense for you.
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Book your first session
Once we’ve agreed the right approach, we’ll get your first session booked in.