Well Being Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

We are delighted to announce that the University is now offering the opportunity to ride a tax-free bike to work. We have partnered with Cyclescheme Ltd. who will help us to run our Cycle to Work Scheme in accordance with the Government’s guidelines.

As an example, you can ride a £600 bike to work for less than one pound a day and these payments are spread out over the hire term (which is usually 12 months).

In order to learn more about the scheme, please go to www.cyclescheme.co.uk where you can find a savings calculator and bike shop finder amongst a host of other useful information. The University's employer code is a/27a5.

Please note that savings are affected by a company's tax status and finance arrangements and your personal level of taxation/NI. Roehampton University is a registered charity and cannot claim back VAT so when using the savings calculator tick the box where it says "My employer can't claim back VAT" in order to get a more accurate calculation of your saving.

The Frequently Asked Questions section has a search engine to answer any queries you may have.

FAQ (PDF)

How to apply

Once you are satisfied that you fully understand the scheme please visit www.cyclescheme.co.uk/finder which will give you the details of your local Cyclescheme Partner Shops.
When you visit your chosen Partner Shop you need to get a paper quote for the bicycle and safety equipment you wish to use for the next year.
To apply for the bike package you have chosen please go to:

https://myaccount.cyclescheme.co.uk/request/495979164613

This will send an automated email to your employers notifying them of your request.

Your employers then needs to approve your application online
Cyclescheme will then invoice your employers within a few days and post your secure voucher on receipt of payment
This secure voucher can then be redeemed in your chosen Partner Shop in exchange for the bike package

The University's Well-being Programme

As part of our initiative to enhance well being at our University we introduced a Well Being Programme on 1 March 2007. We recognise the value and appreciate the work that staff do and feel a Well Being Programme could help to reduce stress and aid relaxation. The work based programme gives staff accessibility to a range of therapies. The benefits for staff will be:

People will feel relaxed, energised and ready to meet any challenges
When the body is relaxed, the mind becomes clearer, more creative and focused
To help to create a harmonious work environment
People will feel valued and appreciated with a positive impact on motivation and enthusiasm

The relaxing therapies are Reiki, Reflexology and Indian Head Massage. We also have aSport Massage Therapist. All our therapists are fully qualified and are fully insured and are available for half hour or one hour sessions in the Annex across from the Medical Centre in the Old Court, Froebel College. All therapies are at a discount rate and can be contacted for bookings as detailed below.

• Reiki & Indian Head Massage - Sarah O’Mahoney (07717 250627)

• Reflexology - Suzannah King (07791 767163)

• Sports Massage - Charlotte Waller (07824 993212)

If you wish to book a session during normal working hours, please speak to your line manager and seek prior agreement for this and make arrangement about how to make up the time.

We hope that you take advantage and book a therapy session as soon as possible.

SPARC Services

There is also SPARC Services which is a consultancy branch of sport within the School of Human and Life Sciences which is based at Whitelands. Please contact Jackie Dabinett in HALS on x3519 for further information or see SPARC leaflet attached.

RoeActive Fitness Centre

This spacious and extensively equipped fitness facility, based in Oliver Garnett, Froebel College, is the perfect place to get fit in a friendly, fun environment.

With over 45 pieces of equipment to choose from, this fully staffed centre provides professional instruction, customised fitness programmes and ongoing advice and support.

It is fully air conditioned and is equipped with the latest Cybex cardio-vascular equipment, together with a wide range of resistance training machines and free-weights. The superb range of equipment includes an audio visual entertainment system offering music, news, sport and light entertainment.

Employee Assistance Programme

On the 5 February 2007 Roehampton University launched an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for staff and members of their immediate family/household. This means staff now have free access to an entirely confidential professional support.

This service is be provided by one of the leading companies in this field, Personal Performance Consultants Worldwide Ltd (PPC). PPC can help with all sorts of personal queries, some which you would perhaps expect and some you may be surprised at. The service assists individuals by providing emotional support counselling as well as access to specialist advisors on the telephone.

The programme also offers an unlimited free referral service covering a broad range of topics. Common topics covered include:

General information and UK Citizens’ Advice services, e.g. consumer issues, council tax
Counselling on the telephone.

To contact the service simply dial 0800 282 193, which is available 24 hours, 7 days a week and say what organisation you are from.

The service also offers support via the PPC Online website. You will have access to an online resource where you can seek information and advice on a wide range of topics to do with work/life, personal support, health and well-being. The information, in the form of hundreds of fact sheets and useful links, is drawn from a number of professional sources and presented in a format that is easy to read and download.

Other Useful Services

Another useful service provided through The Benenden Healthcare Society, which is a not-for-profit friendly society run by members for members. They provide healthcare services such as consultations hospital treatment, a 24 hour GP telephone service, as well as financial help if your living with cancer or TB. To find out more about these and the rest of their unique range of services or to join, go to their website on:

www.benenden.org.uk or call 0845 052 5731.

We warmly welcome the introduction of both the Employee Assistance Programme and the Well Being Programme and hope it provides a welcome addition to our employee care.

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