Staff benefits update – February 2024
16 Feb 2024
Boost your wellbeing this year with an exciting range of employee benefits
The University of Manchester Staff Association (UMSA)
Why not join the University of Manchester Staff Association (UMSA) for only £2 per month? (Via your salary). Here are some examples of staff benefits:
• Discounts on theatre tickets such as Aladdin £19 andLord of the Dance £24, festivals and Disney on Ice tickets for you and your family;
• Discounts on coach trips, such as Alton Towers and Cheshire Oaks retail outlet, plus many more;
• A designated lounge for UMSA in the Wellbeing Rooms, Simon Building - an access code provided when you become a member; The lounge has comfortable chairs, a dining kitchen area and provides free access to a pool table and darts board; It's a sociable way
to meet colleagues; As a member you can have an input on events/sessions you would like to host.
• UMSA members receive exclusive discounts for massage and reflexology treatments with UoM Sport https://www.sport.manchester.ac.uk/sport-and-activity/support/
New events currently being promoted include Concerts at Coop Live which is due to open April 2024. Warner Bros Studio Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and explore the wonders of the Wizarding World on the Making of Harry Potter Tour to name just a few.
To join, please visit our StaffNet page Staff Association (UMSA) | StaffNet | The University of Manchester and click on the following link to join. If you have any questions please contact UMSA UMSA@manchester.ac.uk
Payroll Giving this Month
February is Payroll Giving Month. Why not take this opportunity to look at our 2 Payroll giving schemes. Signing up is easy!
Purple Pounds
Purple Pounds is our nationally commended Payroll Giving Scheme enabling you to donate to any charity or multiple charities on a r egular, or one-off, basis by automatic deductions from your monthly pay.
Purple Pennies is a scheme that enables you to donate the pennies from your salary, towards three local charitable causes voted for by our staffing community. It takes 20 seconds to sign-up and you will never donate more than 99p!
Cycle to Work Scheme
We are now able to offer bikes and accessories from Decathlon via our popular Cycle to Work benefit!
Employee Assistance Programme
We know the winter months aren’t always easy for everyone. Our Employee Assistance Programme ‘Health Hero’ is available to all colleagues and can offer confidential services including telephone counselling, money/debt support, legal information, wellbeing hub and more.
Contacting HealthHero Assist
Call 0800 358 5997 or +44 141 271 7555 (landline alternative for international and/or mobile use) to speak to an advisor.Lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Calls are confidential - Confidentiality may only be broken in a situation where you or someone else is in danger.
The Wellbeing Hub
The Wellbeing Hub is an excellent source of information and guidance on a very wide range of mental health and wellbeing related topics. You can book appointments with a counsellor via the online portal and access live chat for service enquiries. The Wellbeing Hub also has access to monthly newsletters, insightful articles and short videos, there are lots of ideas on ways to improve your day-to-day wellbeing as well as links to other really useful resources.