Your Health and Wellbeing
Staff Financial Support Fund
The University of Warwick has now introduced the Staff Support FundLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window for eligible salaried staff who are struggling financially with unexpected costs or a change in personal circumstances, arising from the current cost of living crisis.
More information and details on how to apply can be found on the Staff Support FundLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
Warwick Moves+
Warwick Moves+ is an activity-based reward app FREE for anyone with a @warwick email address.
Download the app now from AppleLink opens in a new window or AndroidLink opens in a new window and create an account using your Warwick email address. You don’t have to have a wearable tracker like an apple watch as it can link to apple health or google fit.
Any queries contact moves@warwick.ac.uk
Maternity Leave and Benefit Plans
If you are a member of any of our external benefit schemes payable by salary deduction, if you continue into unpaid maternity leave, you must contact your benefit provider in advance and arrange alternative payment until such time you return to paid employment. You must also notify Reward@warwick.ac.uk of your intention. Unfortunately, failure to do so will result in automatic cancellation of your plan(s) when no further payments can be taken from your salary.
Specsavers Eyecare
Main staff and AWR qualified agency workers are entitled to a full eye examination at any Specsavers store. You may need this for:
- Daily, continuous use of Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
- Operational needs for Safety Glasses
- Vital Health Check for your eyes
Bupa Dental Cash Plan
Take advantage of a dental plan with Bupa Dental, offered at preferred rates for employees of the University. The dental plan allows you to claim back towards costly dental treatments, as well as routine check-ups and hygiene visits, at any dentist. This benefit is self funded.
More information and details on how to join can be found on the Bupa Dental Plan Guide.Link opens in a new window
Flu-Xpress Vaccination Service
The University runs free flu clinics at various campus locations for main university employees in Autumn. We would like to encourage our employees eligible for a free NHS vaccination to use this service where possible, so that we can continue to protect as many colleagues as possible.
Flu Clinic dates for 2024 to be announced in Autumn
Bupa Cash Plan
We are not accepting new members for BUPA Health Cash Plan. Continuity of this benefit will be reviewed in December 2025.
BUPA is offering preferential ratesLink opens in a new window to join their Cash Plan 100. A health cash plan allows you to claim back some of the costs of routine health expenses for a monthly premium deducted from salary. These include dental check-ups, eyecare, physiotherapy sessions and much more.
This benefit is payable monthly via deduction from your salary and is taken after tax and NI contribution.
Claim cash back on a range of everyday healthcare costs, including dental, optical and therapy treatments, 24/7 GP consultation service. 24/7 counselling and information helpline plus online access to high street and supermarket discounts and special offers.
This benefit is payable monthly via deduction from your salary and is taken after tax and NI contribution.
If you would like to join/amend/cancel please request BHSF Membership Form from Reward@warwick.ac.uk
BHSF Cashplan Guide (inclusive of pricing and table of cover)
For more information please call BHSF 0800 622 552, visit www.bhsf.co.ukLink opens in a new window, or email enquiries@bhsf.co.uk
Private Medical Insurance Broker Service
We are pleased to announce our partnership with Mercer Marsh Benefits to offer a dedicated broker service for Private Medical Insurance (PMI). Mercer Marsh recognises that our employees require a cost-effective solution that is specific to their medical needs and as such provides access to preferential rates of comprehensive cover. Upon contact, their consumer team will undertake a free market review by approaching their four top insurers Aviva, Axa, Bupa, and Vitality. A proposal is based on your personal circumstances and tailored to meet your needs. Your policy will be based on an arrangement fully funded by you and a direct debit will need to be set-up with Mercer Marsh and any future claims directly with your chosen Insurer.
Tel: 0800 011 3136
Email: online.healthcare@mercer.com
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Warwick Sports Discounted Membership
Warwick Sport offers you many ways to be physically active, with memberships available and options for pay per session at our new sports and wellness hub. You can also try tennis in the indoor centre, football and hockey on the 3G/4G pitches or access the climbing centre.
You can unwind with a gentle swim, sauna and steam room.
Health Assured - Employee Support
EAP is a confidential employee benefit designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health and general wellbeing.
Our EAP service, which is delivered by an organisation called Health Assured, provides a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7, covering a wide range of issues. Balancing everyday life with the requirements of work and home can create pressures for all of us, and it is vital to ensure that there's a support at work to promote a productive and supportive work environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
Health and Wellbeing Policies
Your Head of Department may grant you Compassion Leave when there are urgent and adequate grounds to do so, for up to seven working days per calendar year (pro-rated for part time staff). Requests for leave should be made to your Head of Department or nominated representative.
The University of Warwick’s terms and conditions support you through illness or injury. You will continue to be paid Sick Pay according to the following schedule, subject to conforming to our Sickness Management Policy.