Staff benefits and wellbeing update
24 Aug 2022
The current cost of living crisis is leading to many people worrying about making ends meet in the next six months or so. These pressures can take a toll on your mental health. If you’re struggling it’s important to know that there is help out there.
The financial wellbeing page on StaffNet has pulled together support from Money Helper. This is the name of three government-backed financial guidance providers: Money Advice Service, the Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise.
You can find specific support around key areas:
- Benefits
- Everyday money
- Family & care
- Homes
- Money troubles
- Pensions & retirement
- Savings
- Work
There are also links on mental wellbeing and finances and specific debt support. We hope to be able to add more content and support in the next few weeks.
24 hour confidential helpline
It’s important to know that if you’re struggling in any way, and for whatever reason, that there is help out there. The University's employee assistance programme, Validium, offers confidential support. Lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year – you’ll always be able to speak to someone who can help. Calls are confidential and what you say will never be shared with anyone at the University. They provide you with free:
- Telephone Support
- Counselling – online and face to face
- Signposting to Specialist Agencies
- Information & Resources via the vClub app
- General Health & Wellbeing Support
- Legal Information
- Money & Debt Support
Visit staff benefits for more information on discounts, fitness, wellbeing and much more!
August pay
Despite the up coming Bank Holiday and closure day, the end of month pay day will be Tuesday 30th August.
The next update will be on Thursday 8th September.