Staff benefits update

06 Aug 2020

Keep up to date with benefits that help support your physical, emotional, mental and financial wellbeing

UniDiscounts

The Cinema Society website has been updated and has a number of improvements. They now have fast-track for regular customers, you can purchase by cinema chain and by specific cinema.Home streaming offers are available and there are new express payment methods including PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay. You can save up to 40% on cinema tickets and make large savings on popcorn and drinks.

For some babies and children, lockdown has affected ther usual routines. If you have a baby or child up to the age of 6 years old who is struggling with sleep, Baby2Sleep® can help you by coaching you to teach your child to sleep well, in a gentle and reassuring manner, which is specific to your child and family circumstances. They offer 20% off their sleep packages.

Take full advantage of the Government's Eat Out to Help Out Scheme this summer by dining at Zouk and enjoying 50% off food. The scheme allows all customers including children to enjoy 50% off food (up to a maximum of £10 per diner). The discount is available Monday to Wednesday throughout August (4pm - midnight) and will automatically be applied to your bill. The standard discount is 10% at other times.

Our Cycle to Work Scheme is a fantastic benefit to your physical and financial wellbeing and helps promote sustainable travel. For more information read our detailed Cycle to Work guidance and watch this video from Cyclescheme.

Check out UniDiscounts for a range of local health, beauty, dining, home and outdoor services.

Highlights from Wider Wallet

Check out the latest offers with Wider Wallet. If you haven’t registered please copy the Access Code S439777W and paste in the New Member Registration Box on the Wider Wallet link.

This month there are offers on English Heritage membership, travel, savings with Joules and leading supermarkets plus offers on Sky golf channel and so much more.

Your wellbeing benefits

For your financial wellbeing there are two Zoom workshops that will be running to support colleagues who are considering or preparing for retirement in the next 12-18 months.

Visit staff wellbeing news for the latest updates and notifications of online events. Visit UoM’s Sport ages on Facebook and Instagram for information on the latest virtual sessions. The Counselling and mental health service has counselling workshops running from now until October.

Keep well and keep up to date with all your benefits and wellbeing options.Enjoy the sunny weekend!