A participant’s view

I was initially a little apprehensive as I wasn’t sure what to expect from the programme. There was something in the back of my mind though telling me to go and see what it was all about and I’m so glad that I did.

From the start the way the programme was structured made you think about your whole working day – how much you sit, how often you stand, the breaks you take or the lack of them as you get engrossed in your daily tasks.

The changes the programme helps you to put in place sound like really small things – but they make such a difference! It’s not just me that’s been affected by the changes either as I’ve managed to roll them out not only to the rest of my team but into my home life where I’ve got other family members making changes too.

The best thing is that, even though the programme has finished, it’s now part of my daily routine. Beat the Seat has made me more aware of what needs to be done and how I can continually make small changes to my day to make that happen. I am so glad that I took part in this experience.

Kier Fleet Senior Supervisor