Health and wellbeing

We're committed to creating an environment that supports the health and wellbeing of our staff.  All employees can access a comprehensive package of wellbeing initiatives and services including:

Staff Mental Health Adviser Service

This service offers specialist and confidential advice within a work setting to support staff experiencing mental health challenges, including access to structured counselling. Each individual will receive tailored interventions appropriate to their circumstances.

Staff Disability Adviser Service

This service provides independent and specialist disability advice to any member of staff or manager across the university.

Support for those going through the menopause

We’re the first university in the UK to partner with Peppy Health to provide colleagues and their loved ones with personalised support from expert menopause practitioners.

Paid leave for IVF treatment

We recognise the emotional and physical challenges which may arise from undergoing fertility treatments. Staff with more than 26 weeks service may take up to five days paid leave (pro rata) per treatment cycle, with up to two days leave per cycle for partners (pro-rata).

Physiotherapy

All staff get free ten-minute phone calls and video consultations from Pure Physiotherapy. Staff wishing to continue treatments can take advantage of discounted rates.

Westfield Health

We've partnered with Westfield Health to give all staff access to health cover at a discounted rate. You can get money back, up to set limits, on optical check ups, dental appointments and private consultations.

Support for staff with caring responsibilities

We have a Time Off For Emergency Caring Responsibilities policy which provides enhanced provision of up to five additional days (pro rata) paid leave, to cover emergency caring responsibilities for all staff who combine work and caring responsibilities.