We believe it's important that people have access to tools, insight and knowledge, to help reach their financial goals and build a strong foundation for the future.
Have you ever considered the impact that financial wellbeing may have on you or orders?
28.4 million people were more anxious or stressed due to the rising cost of living (Source - FCA Financial Lives Surgery 2022).
HSBC UK have delivered and supported financial wellbeing programmes across the UK. We want you to feel secure, confident and empowered to make the right decisions when it comes to your money.
Our programme includes a broad range of webinars, covering topics from budgeting all the way through to retirement. The other elements of our programme include the following:
A personalised 30 minute conversations, to explore all aspects of your finances and ask any questions you may have
Complete our online tool and get tips to help improve your financial health
Access to articles and tools to assist you further with understanding finances
Our programme is available to you, no matter who you bank with, and is a complimentary service. Delivery of our webinars is via 'Zoom' and Financial Health Checks are conducted via the telephone. Check the schedule of Always On events [PDF]
This course is designed to help you identify the key financial issues that can arise during and assist you in making key decisions.
Learning Objectives:
These courses aim to encourage a positive and realistic approach to a financially secure retirement and help employees make informed choices about retirement
Learning Objectives:
Search for the session on the People Development Hub for more information.
If you use Display Screen Equipment for more than 3 hours per day you are entitled to a free eye test every two years. Where special spectacles or other 'corrective appliances' are required solely for computer use, the University will contribute to the cost. Eye test guidelines Eye-Test-Guidelines Dec 2019 [PDF]
You have access to a 24/7 helpline which provides confidential free counselling and advice on matters related to personal and professional health and wellbeing. The programme is also designed to help manage stress related issues and allow you to access to practical advice and information as well as legal advice and debt advice, similar to the Citizen’s Advice Bureau. Read more at HR EAP
The mental health and wellbeing of our staff is our priority and we want to ensure our people have access support they may need. At the University of Bedfordshire we have 21 Mental Health First Aiders available to support you.
The role of a Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) is to be a key point of contact for colleagues. They can provide support and signposting to available resources, when necessary.
Our team of MHFAiders are committed to taking an active approach to this role, through supporting positive wellbeing and tackling stigma.
For more information, please visit Mental Health First Aider Training
You can access a range of health and well-being course via our e-learning platform People Development Hub:
To promote healthier living and being more environmentally conscious, we run a cycle to work scheme whereby the University initially purchases bicycles for colleagues and the colleague then repays the cost over a 12-month period through a hire charge.
Colleagues that enter into this scheme will make savings on income tax and national insurance. Cycle to Work Scheme guidelines [PDF]
Our Aspire Gyms are convenient fitness facilities based on the Luton and Bedford campuses Colleagues have access to an exclusive range of affordable membership options as well as personal training opportunities to ensure all feel welcome in these facilities. Find out more at University of Bedfordshire Sport
The University of Bedfordshire is excited to offer Get Active - FREE to all students and staff as part of its commitment to its community’s physical and mental wellbeing.
Get Active features an inspiring range of activities, with something for everyone, whatever your level of fitness or interests. Find out more at University of Bedfordshire Sport
For those of you who would really like to do something a little different, try out our Get Creative scheme. Art and design classes are held in Luton and Bedford, while drama classes are held in Luton and singing classes in Bedford.
The MSK clinic is used to develop student skills and competency levels with manual therapy, injury assessment and rehabilitation. If you have a complex condition or injury, you will be assessed, but please be aware we are not a primary care provider, we are an educational institution and we will attempt to assist you. However, there may be a need to refer you back to an associated healthcare professional.
Appointments are now being taken for Wednesdays. Appointments will be scheduled between 09:00-10:00; 10:00-11:00, 11:00-12:00; 13:00-14:00; 14:00-15:00 and 15:00-16:00. Please contact clinic@beds.ac.uk advising which time you would prefer.
If an appointment is offered/confirmed please come directly to T block. We are located at the far side of the Bedford campus, there is an overflow car park which will be the best place to park, if you can see the Ambulance, we are located in the low single story building at the far end of the car park, the building is sign posted for Sports Therapy Rehabilitation Clinic.
An electronic parking payment facility is now in operation, we are able to offer free parking for the duration of your appointment. In order for you to benefit from free parking, it is recommended on arrival to campus that you go to the main reception in the Gateway building (first large building on your right as you drive onto campus) and input your car registration into the I-pad at the main reception/security office to avoid a fine.
The University will support employees who have appointments to donate blood during the working day, at specified locations* close to the campus where they are usually based, up to 3 hours in a working day, three times a year.
Appointments should be booked following consultation with your line manager.
The Community and Faith teams provide a warm welcome and confidential support to staff and students of all faiths and beliefs, including non-religious beliefs. Chaplains are available to give you time, to listen, to help you find guidance if you need it, and to pray with you if you wish. We can draw on the assistance of local faith and community groups. We partner with staff groups and departments on initiatives which enhance spirituality, well-being and charitable giving.
In the event of work-related and personal difficulties or sickness, Chaplains are available to visit you at home or hospital or have a chat in a café over a cup of coffee.
We are also able to offer regular or tailor-made Rituals for life-events, celebrations and transitions.
Just drop in or contact the Treehouse or Seedbeds team to make an appointment.
Chaplains are experienced and qualified to take Funerals and provide support in times of bereavement. Families and colleagues often appreciate the connection chaplains have to offer between the work-place and community.
Involving Chaplains at the earliest stages of staff or student death or serious incident is very helpful in enabling individuals and groups to access support. We will visit and assist with creating spaces and opportunities to express difficult feelings and find comfort - an example is a Memory Station.
Chaplains provide an Out of Hours Service and are available for pastoral emergencies, contactable by mobile phone 24/7.
We provide Prayer and Quiet Rooms and facilities for world faiths and beliefs, and we can give you details of local places of worship and belief and connect you with the local community.
Sign up with the Community and Faith teams to make contact and receive occasional updates and news.