The TUC have published guidance, Work and well-being, which sets out the importance of healthy workplaces and provides advice on how to handle specific issues such as smoking, obesity and stress. The guidance highlights that stress caused by heavy workloads and demanding work patterns continues to be a big problem in the UK and many other problems such as obesity, diabetes, and increased alcohol/tobacco use can also be linked to an unhealthy working environment. The guide emphasises that the key to healthy work lies in preventing risks contributing to ill health and changing the workplace by encouraging better working relationships and greater respect for workers. It also explains that many of the other initiatives that are seen as being part of a well-being programme are important, such as supporting gym membership and promoting healthy eating at work. 

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