Jessica Andrew

Said the following about Jane Hepburn:

“Jane has been supporting our workforce working as a Health & Safety advisor for Vital for over 8 years. Starting her railway career as part of a track maintenance team, Jane has developed her knowledge base from the ground up – literally, and it is due to this that Jane is able to easily develop trusting relationships with frontline operatives. Most recently, Jane has rolled out a ground breaking campaign to assess and educate the health and wellbeing of our staff - our “Health MOTs” across the Labour Workforce. Using specialist equipment Jane conducts confidential health assessments, such as BMI, blood pressure, visceral fat levels and body age, which encourages healthy behaviours, attitudes and diet across a typically non-healthy workforce.

In addition, Jane is also a mental health first aider and takes a lot of time from her day job to check in on the workforce and colleagues that may be struggling and helps them develop strategies for a better outlook. She undertakes regular Wellbeing calls with Frontline workers, and this was especially important and well received during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feedback from the industry

“I just wanted to write to you to thank you for your attendance and support at our CRSA East Safety Stand Down providing the Health & Wellbeing checks and speaking on stage so very passionately.

You are an absolute credit to Vital, this Alliance and the Industry in general. Thank you also for your offer of supporting our sites in the coming months.” Mark Hardeman CRSA East - Head of Resource

“I wanted to pass on my thanks. One of the team raised a ‘good practise’ from the event in relation to low blood pressure which was found, and we have been able to provide that individual with relevant support following your intervention on the day…making an immediate impact. If we can reciprocate in any way attending one of your events, please let me or Mark know and we will be there!! I hope I am younger next time I see you with the health checks.” Rachel Thomas CRSA Track Operations Manager“