Mental health support for Employers on offer through our new Online Sessions
This year has been incredibly tough for us all and we know lots of organisations want to find out how to support staff with their mental health and wellbeing. That’s why we’re launching a series of free online sessions 💻🧠
Read our blog below to learn more. 🙌
Navigating the ‘new normal’ – looking after employees in the aftermath of Covid-19.
This year, it seems especially key for us all to be talking about our emotional wellbeing. There are a number of ways employers can look to mitigate the impact and play their role in ensuring this transition to the ‘new normal’ takes as small a toll on employee wellbeing as possible…
Let’s take a read!
Black Country Chamber of Commerce team celebrate a year of healthcare benefits
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce are celebrating a fantastic first year of being Paycare Policyholders.
Take a read of our blog to find out more about the association between Paycare and the team at the Chamber… 🤝🧡
The Right to Disconnect
The boundaries between personal and professional are blurring more than ever, and you may already be finding yourself answering emails throughout the evenings and weekends, forgetting to eat lunch because you’re so engrossed in a task, or feeling the mental and physical ill-effects of staring at a screen for the majority of your waking hours.
If that sounds like you, then you’re not alone…. 🧡
Health Help on Hand with GP in your Pocket
Our much loved and much used digital doctor service (GP 24/7) is being relaunched with a new name, look and feel as MyPocketGP!
Take a read of our Blog to learn more… 🤩
Proud to sponsor community champions in Shropshire!
Paycare are thrilled to be sponsoring the Service to the Community accolade at the first-ever Chamber Champion awards launched by Shropshire Chamber of Commerce.
Take a read of the blog to learn more about the exciting occasion! 🙌
Our New Healthy Habits…
It’s undeniable, 2020 really has been a tough year for everyone – but in recent weeks, there have also been lots of positives when it comes to our collective health and wellbeing…
Let’s take a read… 🥰
PAYCARE’S GOT YOUR BACKS: BILSTON TOWN FC SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCED!
At Paycare, we have a proud history of supporting Community projects and sports teams – and we’re thrilled to announce our latest sponsorship!
Let’s take a read… 🙌
Sleeping Well During Uncertainty
We all know poor sleep can make us feel grouchy and lethargic the next day, but there are so many ways in which prolonged problems with sleep can impact our health.
Check out our five tips for better sleep… 😴✨
Domestic Abuse Live Chat: An even more essential lifeline during lockdown…
For the past two years, Paycare has sponsored a live chat which was launched by The Haven Wolverhampton, to ensure women and children at risk of domestic abuse were able to contact them discreetly and securely.
Sadly, the amount of people needing The Haven’s services has increased during the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown…
How we’re protecting team health & wellbeing during COVID-19
As an organisation which looks after the health and wellbeing of thousands of individuals across the UK, as well as employs a 30-strong team, we’re one of many businesses that have had to adapt.
What are we doing at Paycare to ensure that our Policyholders and our own team are well looked after during the current pandemic? 🧡
Let’s take a read… 🥰
Five ways men can improve their health and wellbeing
This week, our very own Kerry Mitchell, Wellbeing Manager and Mental Health Trainer at Paycare, shares five ways men can improve their health and wellbeing during this year’s awareness week and beyond as the world adjusts to the ‘new normal’…
Take a read 👇
How to avoid Stress Eating
With COVID-19 seeing many of our eating habits changed over the last few weeks and with nutrition playing a key role in how we operate day-to-day, Laura shares her top tips on how to avoid stress eating while navigating our ways through the current living in which social distancing measures require…
Remaining responsive during COVID-19
Like so many during this pandemic, we’ve had to face and overcome some challenging obstacles as a business and we wanted to take this opportunity to share an update about how we’re responding to these challenges and our plans for the future.
Paycare partners with Luxury Brand to offer at-home getaways!
The Paycare team have some exciting news to share with you all…
We understand that so many people across the UK will be missing out on their summer holidays and well-deserved breaks this year, which is why we’re thrilled to have teamed up with iconic luxury fragrance brand, Molton Brown, to help our Policyholders and staff unwind, relax, and uplift their senses from the comfort of their own home! 🌟
Health Help on Hand with GP in your Pocket
Our much loved and much used digital doctor service (GP 24/7) is being relaunched with a new name, look and feel as MyPocketGP!
Take a read of our Blog to learn more… 🤩
Our New Healthy Habits…
It’s undeniable, 2020 really has been a tough year for everyone – but in recent weeks, there have also been lots of positives when it comes to our collective health and wellbeing…
Let’s take a read… 🥰
Sleeping Well During Uncertainty
We all know poor sleep can make us feel grouchy and lethargic the next day, but there are so many ways in which prolonged problems with sleep can impact our health.
Check out our five tips for better sleep… 😴✨
Five ways men can improve their health and wellbeing
This week, our very own Kerry Mitchell, Wellbeing Manager and Mental Health Trainer at Paycare, shares five ways men can improve their health and wellbeing during this year’s awareness week and beyond as the world adjusts to the ‘new normal’…
Take a read 👇
How to avoid Stress Eating
With COVID-19 seeing many of our eating habits changed over the last few weeks and with nutrition playing a key role in how we operate day-to-day, Laura shares her top tips on how to avoid stress eating while navigating our ways through the current living in which social distancing measures require…
4 Ways to Feel Better and Turn a Blue Day into a New Day!
In order to help brighten up your day, we share 4 Ways to Feel Better and Turn a Blue Day into a New Day, all thanks to our lovely Wellbeing Manager and Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Kerry! We don’t think they’re worth missing… so let’s start our day off right and take a look!
Keeping Those Communication Channels Flowing
Encouraging and facilitating regular communication is absolutely vital in demonstrating your support, keeping motivation going, and helping to ensure we all stay positive and mind-healthy! So, what can we do to keep in touch with each other – both as an employer or employee, but also as a friend, family member, or neighbour? Here are just a few ideas… Let’s take a read 🙂
Stay Focused on Personal Health & Wellbeing
At Paycare, people are at the heart of absolutely everything we do, which is why we want to ensure that as a Policyholder, you continue to take advantage of the wide range of wellbeing services available as part of your plan 😊
4 Ways to Reduce Anxiety
In this week’s blog, we’ve teamed up with our very own Wellbeing Manager, Kerry B. Mitchell, who shares her top 4 ways to manage, and hopefully reduce, the anxiousness people might be experiencing during the current health crisis. Let’s take a read! 🙌
Home Schooling — You Can Do It!
In our latest blog, we share some tips and tricks from our very own Wellbeing Manager (and mum of two) Kerry B. Mitchell, on how parents can manage the difficult task of homeschooling, and ensuring they protect their own mental health and wellbeing during the COVID19 outbreak… let’s take a read! 🙌🎒
Tips for Staying Active During Social Isolation
In this week’s blog, we share some simple ways to keep physically active, whilst also protecting our families, friends and communities by adhering to the rules and, importantly, staying at home. Lets take a read… 😊
Water for Life – 6 Top Tips on Hydration for Health
So we can explore the physical benefits of staying hydrated, this month we’ve teamed up with, friend of Paycare and healthcare expert, Laura Butler of WelLBe Coaching, who provides us with 6 top tips to staying hydrated and the importance hydration has on our health! Take a look 😊
Pull the covers on your bad night’s sleep!
Sleeping comes with an absolute abundance of benefits. However, getting a good night’s sleep can often get side-lined. We have teamed up with Paycare Partners, Medstars, to investigate your bad night’s sleep – let’s have a read!
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) – A Brief Guide
With recent reports from England’s Chief Medical Officer, the UK continues to see a rise in those testing positive for Coronavirus. At the start of the outbreak, we reached out to our GP 24/7 provider to share some information on what Coronavirus really is, and how you can recognise it… let’s take a read! 😊
Tips to Get Others Talking
From being warm yet direct, to asking twice – in support of Time to Talk Day, our Wellbeing Manager and hugely experienced Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Kerry Mitchell, explains how we can be both better at listening, and better at talking to each other, by sharing five top tips on becoming more comfortable at approaching mental health. Let’s take a look! 🧡
Mental health support for Employers on offer through our new Online Sessions
This year has been incredibly tough for us all and we know lots of organisations want to find out how to support staff with their mental health and wellbeing. That’s why we’re launching a series of free online sessions 💻🧠
Read our blog below to learn more. 🙌
Navigating the ‘new normal’ – looking after employees in the aftermath of Covid-19.
This year, it seems especially key for us all to be talking about our emotional wellbeing. There are a number of ways employers can look to mitigate the impact and play their role in ensuring this transition to the ‘new normal’ takes as small a toll on employee wellbeing as possible…
Let’s take a read!
The Right to Disconnect
The boundaries between personal and professional are blurring more than ever, and you may already be finding yourself answering emails throughout the evenings and weekends, forgetting to eat lunch because you’re so engrossed in a task, or feeling the mental and physical ill-effects of staring at a screen for the majority of your waking hours.
If that sounds like you, then you’re not alone…. 🧡
How we’re protecting team health & wellbeing during COVID-19
As an organisation which looks after the health and wellbeing of thousands of individuals across the UK, as well as employs a 30-strong team, we’re one of many businesses that have had to adapt.
What are we doing at Paycare to ensure that our Policyholders and our own team are well looked after during the current pandemic? 🧡
Let’s take a read… 🥰
Presenteeism: A Hidden Cost to Employers
In this week’s blog, we take a deep dive into what presenteeism is, how it can impact employers and their teams, and what steps can be taken to reduce it — especially at a time when more of us are ‘isolated’ more than ever before… 👇
Keeping Those Communication Channels Flowing
Encouraging and facilitating regular communication is absolutely vital in demonstrating your support, keeping motivation going, and helping to ensure we all stay positive and mind-healthy! So, what can we do to keep in touch with each other – both as an employer or employee, but also as a friend, family member, or neighbour? Here are just a few ideas… Let’s take a read 🙂
Stay Focused on Personal Health & Wellbeing
At Paycare, people are at the heart of absolutely everything we do, which is why we want to ensure that as a Policyholder, you continue to take advantage of the wide range of wellbeing services available as part of your plan 😊
4 Ways to Reduce Anxiety
In this week’s blog, we’ve teamed up with our very own Wellbeing Manager, Kerry B. Mitchell, who shares her top 4 ways to manage, and hopefully reduce, the anxiousness people might be experiencing during the current health crisis. Let’s take a read! 🙌
Employee Appreciation Day… Today and Every Day
Did you know that 80% of employees say they’re more motivated to work hard when they feel appreciated? Well, in support of #EmployeeAppreciationDay, we share three ways companies can thank their employees for their hard work and effort, with recognition and appreciation! Let’s take a read 🙌
New Year, New Service | We’re Launching Mental Health Training in 2020!
We have launched a brand-new service focused entirely on promoting positive mental health, headed up by our very own qualified Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Kerry Mitchell! That’s right – our new area of support, Paycare Wellbeing, has been specifically designed to offer fully qualified training to help employers and their staff identify, manage, and support mental health at work. To learn more about what the course offers – check out the blog!
12 days of Health and Wellbeing this Christmas…
Christmas is a time of celebration, where we eat, drink, spend time with loved ones and colleagues and generally enjoy all the festivities that come with it. However, for those who struggle with their mental health, the festive season can be difficult. So, our 12 days of Health and Wellbeing this Christmas blog, takes a look at the 12 ways we can look after our mental health during this festive season – from planning ahead and getting outside, all the way getting enough sleep and making time for the most important person in your life, YOU – take a read!
Set Up Your Home Office Correctly to Avoid Back Problems
With flexible working, the cost of childcare, and the lengthy commutes on the up, we have teamed up with this month’s guest bloggers, Anglia Chiropractic Healthcare, who have provided us with 4 top tips on how to avoid back problems when setting up your very own office at home – all in support of Back Care Awareness Week, check it out!
How the Workplace Health & Wellbeing Agenda is Changing
This year, we published our white paper on Tackling Poor Health In The Workplace and we’re urging more businesses to be prepared for the changing employee health agenda in 2019. Through our comprehensive research and data collection, we found that a lack of support at work for employees resulted directly (and indirectly) on sickness rates, presenteeism, reduced productivity, and team morale. Take a read of our latest Workplace Wellbeing blog and discover how a Health Cash Plan can help businesses to support employee mental, physical and financial health!
Payroll deduction with Wolverhampton City Credit Union
Money worries can keep your employees awake at night and leave everyone feeling more stressed out during the day. And we know that if your team aren’t feeling 100% at work their performance can suffer, making them feel even more stressed. This month, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Wolverhampton City Credit Union to explore the benefits of regular savings, and how setting up a payroll deduction scheme can support employee financial wellbeing.
Businesses must act now on employee health and wellbeing
Our Tackling Poor Health in the Workplace white paper published last month brings together research from public and private sector sources to provide a comprehensive guide for businesses on the compelling reasons to implement better practices such as flexible working, confidential Employee Assistance Programmes and cashback on healthcare services – read more in our latest blog and find out how to download your own copy!
Mental health support for Employers on offer through our new Online Sessions
This year has been incredibly tough for us all and we know lots of organisations want to find out how to support staff with their mental health and wellbeing. That’s why we’re launching a series of free online sessions 💻🧠
Read our blog below to learn more. 🙌
Black Country Chamber of Commerce team celebrate a year of healthcare benefits
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce are celebrating a fantastic first year of being Paycare Policyholders.
Take a read of our blog to find out more about the association between Paycare and the team at the Chamber… 🤝🧡
Health Help on Hand with GP in your Pocket
Our much loved and much used digital doctor service (GP 24/7) is being relaunched with a new name, look and feel as MyPocketGP!
Take a read of our Blog to learn more… 🤩
Proud to sponsor community champions in Shropshire!
Paycare are thrilled to be sponsoring the Service to the Community accolade at the first-ever Chamber Champion awards launched by Shropshire Chamber of Commerce.
Take a read of the blog to learn more about the exciting occasion! 🙌
PAYCARE’S GOT YOUR BACKS: BILSTON TOWN FC SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCED!
At Paycare, we have a proud history of supporting Community projects and sports teams – and we’re thrilled to announce our latest sponsorship!
Let’s take a read… 🙌
Domestic Abuse Live Chat: An even more essential lifeline during lockdown…
For the past two years, Paycare has sponsored a live chat which was launched by The Haven Wolverhampton, to ensure women and children at risk of domestic abuse were able to contact them discreetly and securely.
Sadly, the amount of people needing The Haven’s services has increased during the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown…
How we’re protecting team health & wellbeing during COVID-19
As an organisation which looks after the health and wellbeing of thousands of individuals across the UK, as well as employs a 30-strong team, we’re one of many businesses that have had to adapt.
What are we doing at Paycare to ensure that our Policyholders and our own team are well looked after during the current pandemic? 🧡
Let’s take a read… 🥰
Remaining responsive during COVID-19
Like so many during this pandemic, we’ve had to face and overcome some challenging obstacles as a business and we wanted to take this opportunity to share an update about how we’re responding to these challenges and our plans for the future.
Paycare partners with Luxury Brand to offer at-home getaways!
The Paycare team have some exciting news to share with you all…
We understand that so many people across the UK will be missing out on their summer holidays and well-deserved breaks this year, which is why we’re thrilled to have teamed up with iconic luxury fragrance brand, Molton Brown, to help our Policyholders and staff unwind, relax, and uplift their senses from the comfort of their own home! 🌟
Meet the Team! Becky – My Working from Home Diary
Most of our fantastic team are all currently working from home, so seamlessly and efficiently. We thought it would be great to share what the team have been up to and how they’re spending their days at home (alongside working of course!) – with all of our lovely readers, policyholders and community 🙌😊
Ways to Help Focus on the Positives
Amongst all the coronavirus noise, we’ve been reminded by various sources just how important it is right now to maintain a positive mindset. But how can we ‘switch off’ from news that isn’t serving us well? Lets take a read. 🤗
Statement in response to COVID-19
Like many people and businesses across the UK, the team at Paycare has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and has put stringent measures in place to ensure as little disruption as possible to our business and our Policyholders during this extraordinary time.
Go Purple For The Haven!
In support of International Women’s Day, the Paycare Team and The Haven are partnering up to support Empurple Week by wearing all shades of purple! Check out our blog post to learn more about The Haven and find out how the Paycare team will be getting involved!
Can We Be Kind to Your Charity?
It’s officially Random Acts of Kindness Day! But we’re not just being kind today… We want to use this fantastic day to kick-start a whole year (and more) of doing good deeds. Which is why we’re inviting local charities, causes and initiatives to get in touch if they need help this year.
THANKS TO OUR LOCAL HEROES!
Thanks to our recent support and sponsor of the Express & Star Heroes Awards, we’ve had the absolute honour of sharing much-deserved recognition with two hugely inspirational people for their continued work to help others. Being part of the Express & Star Heroes Awards was hugely rewarding and we were thrilled to sing the praises to all of those who deserve every ounce of recognition – take a read of the blog to learn more about our winners’ stories!