Six Ways to Workout the January Blues
Did you know, running for just 15 minutes a day, or walking for an hour, has been shown to reduce the risk of major depression by 26%?
At Paycare, we love sharing top tips to help our Policyholders with their health and wellbeing – so here are our suggestions to beat those January (and lockdown) blues! 💙🏃♀️
Why Cooking Together is so Important
While we often eat together, cooking together isn’t so popular, despite having a wealth of benefits! 🍏
So, we asked friend of Paycare and Wellbeing Expert, Laura Butler from WelLBe Coaching, to share how food can bring us together… 🙌
Let’s take a read… 📖
Hope and Wellbeing E-clinic to counteract Blue Monday slump
January is traditionally thought of as a gloomy month – but we are working to fight against the ‘Blue Monday’ slump by hosting a hopeful e-clinic.
Take a read and let us take care of your teams Health and Wellbeing in 2021 🙌🧡
Prevention, Early Intervention and Protection – 7 Stages for an effective Wellbeing Strategy
We’ve all heard the saying: prevention is better than cure, so it should come as no surprise that an effective wellbeing strategy should be based around the three key pillars of prevention, early intervention, and protection.
Let’s take a read to find out how you – as employers – can support your staffs wellbeing… 🧡
Co-working space supported by Paycare set to launch in Wolverhampton
A co-working space for small businesses and freelancers is set to launch in Wolverhampton this week, with support from the team at Paycare.
Take a read to find out more… 🧑💻
Paycare’s 2020 Review: A Year like no other
It almost goes without saying that 2020 has been a year like no other, and we’re sure when we look back it’ll always be remembered for the Coronavirus pandemic – but we wanted to ensure we didn’t forget the good things which we’ve all got to be grateful for, so we’ve been looking back through the past 12 months to bring you Paycare’s 2020 Review.
Take a read… 🧡
Policyholder vote to allocate Paycare charity money
With volunteering and fundraising opportunities being limited this year, we had a fantastic £3,000 of charity money to donate before the end of the year – so we decided our valued Policyholders should decide how it was spent! Find out more… 🙌
Take a read and find out how you can cast your vote. 🥰
Keep the community support going says Paycare team!
You may know that Paycare has raised more than £2.2 million to date for many good causes through various initiatives. And while 2020 has proved difficult in terms of volunteering, we are hoping to keep that community spirit alive and well as we enter the new year 🙌
Grab a cuppa and take a read… ☕🤓
Samaritans speaker scheduled for next Paycare Free E-Clinic
A speaker from Samaritans is set to share information about the charity with attendees at our final free e-clinic of the year 📅
Take a read and find out more about the free session… 🤩
Congratulations to the Shropshire Chamber Awards winners
As sponsors of the Best Small Business category at this year’s Shropshire Chamber Virtual Business Awards, the Paycare team extends its warmest congratulations to the winners and finalists. 👏
Take a read and find out who they were… 🤩
Mental health training on offer as we join Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber
We are delighted to announce we are marking joining Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce by offering a virtual training session aimed at increasing attendees’ knowledge and understanding of mental ill health 🧠
Let’s take a read and find out more… 🥰
Mental Health Stigma: Where did it come from?
Despite mental ill health being incredibly common (around one in four are estimated to experience it during any given year), there has long been a stigma attached to the topic.
So, what is stigma? Let’s take a read and find out… 🧠🧡
Flu Symptoms or Covid? Know the signs!
It can be tricky at the best of times to know if you’ve got flu symptoms or simply a bad cold – and this year the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic is bound to add to the confusion and worry…
With different treatments recommended for each – and of course the need to socially distance if you’ve got Coronavirus – it’s important to know exactly what you’re dealing with 🙌
Let’s take a read… 🦠
Paycare marks Chamber anniversary by sponsoring virtual awards
Paycare is marking a year since becoming Shropshire Chamber members by sponsoring the Virtual Business Awards.
We are supporting the Best Small Business category at the awards, set to be held on Friday 20th November.
Let’s take a read… 🥰🏆
Theatre tickets on offer as Paycare thanks Wolverhampton community for its support
Tickets to Wolverhampton’s biggest theatre performances are up for grabs as we thank the community for its support. We have teamed up with WCR FM to run a month-long competition. The lucky winners will each get a pair of tickets to one of Wolverhampton Grand’s...
Six Ways to Workout the January Blues
Did you know, running for just 15 minutes a day, or walking for an hour, has been shown to reduce the risk of major depression by 26%?
At Paycare, we love sharing top tips to help our Policyholders with their health and wellbeing – so here are our suggestions to beat those January (and lockdown) blues! 💙🏃♀️
Why Cooking Together is so Important
While we often eat together, cooking together isn’t so popular, despite having a wealth of benefits! 🍏
So, we asked friend of Paycare and Wellbeing Expert, Laura Butler from WelLBe Coaching, to share how food can bring us together… 🙌
Let’s take a read… 📖
Hope and Wellbeing E-clinic to counteract Blue Monday slump
January is traditionally thought of as a gloomy month – but we are working to fight against the ‘Blue Monday’ slump by hosting a hopeful e-clinic.
Take a read and let us take care of your teams Health and Wellbeing in 2021 🙌🧡
Flu Symptoms or Covid? Know the signs!
It can be tricky at the best of times to know if you’ve got flu symptoms or simply a bad cold – and this year the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic is bound to add to the confusion and worry…
With different treatments recommended for each – and of course the need to socially distance if you’ve got Coronavirus – it’s important to know exactly what you’re dealing with 🙌
Let’s take a read… 🦠
Stress and Emotional Eating are the focus of upcoming Paycare Wellbeing E-clinic
Stress and emotional eating are set to be explored in the next free e-clinic from Paycare Wellbeing… 🧠🍏
Let’s learn more… 😍
Kindness as a chemical – how helping others helps our wellbeing
We’ve all experienced that little lift when you do something nice for someone – whether it’s giving a thoughtful gift, running an errand for them, or simply sharing a hug (in our bubbles). But did you know, that act of kindness is actually triggering the release of chemicals in our bodies? 🧠
Lets find out more… 🥰
4 Ways Paycare Perks can make you Financially Fit!
Included as standard across the majority of our Health Cash Plans and Bundle Wellbeing Package, Paycare Perks offers a range of discounts and free services to Paycare Policyholders and Bundle Members on a host of everyday purchases.
Here are four ways that Paycare Perks can benefit your day-to-day life: Lets take a read 😊
Back Pain – How you can support your employees
Back pain might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to your workplace wellbeing strategy – but when you consider the impact it could have on your staff, and your business as a whole, knowing how to prevent and support those suffering with it could make a huge difference.
Let’s take a read to find out how you can support your employees when it comes to back pain… 🙌
What is self-care?
Did you know, the benefits of self-care are INVALUABLE in improving our general wellbeing?
Our incredibly talented Customer Services Assistant, Becky, has written a poem for us to share with our Policyholders, People and Community…
Here are some top tips on how we can all learn take care of ourselves 🧡
How we can take better care of our eyes
In support of National Eye Health Week, we have teamed up with Helen Brown, Campaigns and Grants Manager at Beacon Centre, to share with you some top tips around good eye health and how to look after your eyes, all in support of National Eye Health Week!
Let’s take a look…
Maintaining relationships during the Coronavirus pandemic
How we can work on maintaining relationships with loved ones and colleagues during this time? Keeping in touch with each other has been a vital part of many people’s coping strategy, along with using technology to communicate with others. Let’s explore some more creative top tips – check them out! 🥰
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 👇
Hope and Wellbeing E-clinic to counteract Blue Monday slump
January is traditionally thought of as a gloomy month – but we are working to fight against the ‘Blue Monday’ slump by hosting a hopeful e-clinic.
Take a read and let us take care of your teams Health and Wellbeing in 2021 🙌🧡
Prevention, Early Intervention and Protection – 7 Stages for an effective Wellbeing Strategy
We’ve all heard the saying: prevention is better than cure, so it should come as no surprise that an effective wellbeing strategy should be based around the three key pillars of prevention, early intervention, and protection.
Let’s take a read to find out how you – as employers – can support your staffs wellbeing… 🧡
Co-working space supported by Paycare set to launch in Wolverhampton
A co-working space for small businesses and freelancers is set to launch in Wolverhampton this week, with support from the team at Paycare.
Take a read to find out more… 🧑💻
Samaritans speaker scheduled for next Paycare Free E-Clinic
A speaker from Samaritans is set to share information about the charity with attendees at our final free e-clinic of the year 📅
Take a read and find out more about the free session… 🤩
Mental Health Stigma: Where did it come from?
Despite mental ill health being incredibly common (around one in four are estimated to experience it during any given year), there has long been a stigma attached to the topic.
So, what is stigma? Let’s take a read and find out… 🧠🧡
Paycare marks Chamber anniversary by sponsoring virtual awards
Paycare is marking a year since becoming Shropshire Chamber members by sponsoring the Virtual Business Awards.
We are supporting the Best Small Business category at the awards, set to be held on Friday 20th November.
Let’s take a read… 🥰🏆
Stress and Emotional Eating are the focus of upcoming Paycare Wellbeing E-clinic
Stress and emotional eating are set to be explored in the next free e-clinic from Paycare Wellbeing… 🧠🍏
Let’s learn more… 😍
5 Top Tips for Reviewing your Employee Benefit Strategy
It’s important to monitor and review your employee wellbeing and benefits strategy on a regular basis, updating it as staff, finances and tax benefit rules change.
So, what 5 key steps can you and your business follow to ensure that your current or future wellbeing and benefit strategy is performing at its best, and your team are getting the most value out of the benefits that you’re offering them?
Let’s take a read… 🥰
Paycare’s virtual training launched to combat spike in mental ill health
We are on a mission to support more people with their mental health through effectively training their managers and staff, and equipping them with skills to recognise those who may be struggling 🧡
Take a read and find out all about our MHFA Virtual Training 🙌
Achieving a Work/Life Balance
It’s National Work Life Week this week (October 12th to 16th) – and this year it’s more important than ever, with working from home becoming the norm for millions across the UK.
Let’s take a read and find out how you can achieve the work/life balance that works for you – all thanks to our Wellbeing Manager, Kerry Mitchell… 🙌
Back Pain – How you can support your employees
Back pain might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to your workplace wellbeing strategy – but when you consider the impact it could have on your staff, and your business as a whole, knowing how to prevent and support those suffering with it could make a huge difference.
Let’s take a read to find out how you can support your employees when it comes to back pain… 🙌
World Mental Health Day highlights need for Employer Training
Each year on October 10th, there is a concentrated effort to highlight mental health across the globe 🌍
Only around a tenth of the UK health and social budget is targeted towards mental health, and there are sadly still many people struggling to access services they desperately need…
In support of World Mental Health Day, let’s hear what our Wellbeing Manager and Mental Health Trainer, Kerry B Mitchell, explained… 🥰
Kindness and Mental Health: Our upcoming free e-clinic…
This year has been a tough one, particularly for people living with mental illness and their carers. Research suggests that nearly 80% of people living with mental illness say that Covid-19 and associated lockdown has made their mental health worse.
For more information about Paycare Wellbeing’s next free upcoming e-clininc, take a read 😊
Migraines: Everything you need to know!
Did you know that over six million individuals are estimated to suffer from migraines in the UK, and it’s a condition that seriously impacts lives on a daily basis?
So, what can be done to support those suffering from this condition and help create a migraine-friendly workplace and positive home space? 💻
Lets take a read…🙂
Our low cost and high value ‘Bundle’ Wellbeing Package!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new Wellbeing package, Bundle, which aims to help employers engage their teams and to keep them mentally, physically and financially healthy.
Take a read of our blog to learn more. 🧡
Hope and Wellbeing E-clinic to counteract Blue Monday slump
January is traditionally thought of as a gloomy month – but we are working to fight against the ‘Blue Monday’ slump by hosting a hopeful e-clinic.
Take a read and let us take care of your teams Health and Wellbeing in 2021 🙌🧡
Co-working space supported by Paycare set to launch in Wolverhampton
A co-working space for small businesses and freelancers is set to launch in Wolverhampton this week, with support from the team at Paycare.
Take a read to find out more… 🧑💻
Paycare’s 2020 Review: A Year like no other
It almost goes without saying that 2020 has been a year like no other, and we’re sure when we look back it’ll always be remembered for the Coronavirus pandemic – but we wanted to ensure we didn’t forget the good things which we’ve all got to be grateful for, so we’ve been looking back through the past 12 months to bring you Paycare’s 2020 Review.
Take a read… 🧡
Policyholder vote to allocate Paycare charity money
With volunteering and fundraising opportunities being limited this year, we had a fantastic £3,000 of charity money to donate before the end of the year – so we decided our valued Policyholders should decide how it was spent! Find out more… 🙌
Take a read and find out how you can cast your vote. 🥰
Keep the community support going says Paycare team!
You may know that Paycare has raised more than £2.2 million to date for many good causes through various initiatives. And while 2020 has proved difficult in terms of volunteering, we are hoping to keep that community spirit alive and well as we enter the new year 🙌
Grab a cuppa and take a read… ☕🤓
Congratulations to the Shropshire Chamber Awards winners
As sponsors of the Best Small Business category at this year’s Shropshire Chamber Virtual Business Awards, the Paycare team extends its warmest congratulations to the winners and finalists. 👏
Take a read and find out who they were… 🤩
Mental health training on offer as we join Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber
We are delighted to announce we are marking joining Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce by offering a virtual training session aimed at increasing attendees’ knowledge and understanding of mental ill health 🧠
Let’s take a read and find out more… 🥰
Paycare marks Chamber anniversary by sponsoring virtual awards
Paycare is marking a year since becoming Shropshire Chamber members by sponsoring the Virtual Business Awards.
We are supporting the Best Small Business category at the awards, set to be held on Friday 20th November.
Let’s take a read… 🥰🏆
Theatre tickets on offer as Paycare thanks Wolverhampton community for its support
Tickets to Wolverhampton’s biggest theatre performances are up for grabs as we thank the community for its support. We have teamed up with WCR FM to run a month-long competition. The lucky winners will each get a pair of tickets to one of Wolverhampton Grand’s...
Our MyPocketGP provider recognised as best virtual GP service in the industry
It’s official – those who make use of Paycare’s 24/7 GP appointment service, MyPocketHP, as part of their Health Cash Plan or Wellbeing membership are in the very best hands… 🏆
Let’s take a read to learn more of the exciting news 🤩
Paycare’s virtual training launched to combat spike in mental ill health
We are on a mission to support more people with their mental health through effectively training their managers and staff, and equipping them with skills to recognise those who may be struggling 🧡
Take a read and find out all about our MHFA Virtual Training 🙌
Period Poverty Tackled with Paycare and Wolves Foundation Charity Donation
Period poverty is a problem we often associate with developing countries – but it’s a very real problem in the UK too. That’s why Paycare has been working alongside the Wolves Foundation to help ensure people in the city can have safe and hygienic ways to deal with menstruation ❤
Take a read of our blog to find out more… 🥰
Molton Brown and Paycare Partnership offers a different kind of autumnal escape…
A second chance to discover discounted luxury products is on offer as our hugely successful partnership with Molton Brown continues…
Take a read to find out more… 🧴🧽
Kindness and Mental Health: Our upcoming free e-clinic…
This year has been a tough one, particularly for people living with mental illness and their carers. Research suggests that nearly 80% of people living with mental illness say that Covid-19 and associated lockdown has made their mental health worse.
For more information about Paycare Wellbeing’s next free upcoming e-clininc, take a read 😊
What is self-care?
Did you know, the benefits of self-care are INVALUABLE in improving our general wellbeing?
Our incredibly talented Customer Services Assistant, Becky, has written a poem for us to share with our Policyholders, People and Community…
Here are some top tips on how we can all learn take care of ourselves 🧡