End of Year round up 2024
As our ✨ 150th ✨ year draws to a close and we prepare to welcome in 2025, we wanted to take a look back at some of our highlights from the past 12 months! Our Customers, our Community, our Partners and our Paycare team – we’d like to thank each and every person who has supported Paycare this year. 🧡
5 top tips for coping at Christmas
We’d all like to think of Christmas as a magical time filled with joy and love, but sadly for many it can be a source of stress.
To support those worrying about coping at Christmas, we have compiled five top tips. 🎄🧡 Check them out…
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!
Wolverhampton Lights Switch On Paycare Competition 2024
Let there be light! Paycare is proud to sponsor the 2024 Wolverhampton Christmas Lights! What better way to celebrate the conclusion of a wonderful 150th year than by lighting up the city and surrounding towns with the sparkle and joy of Christmas? Why not join us for the festivities.
Celebrating Community and Giving Back: Paycare’s 150th Family Funday
Paycare proudly hosted a day of celebration at The Paycare Stadium, home of Darlaston Town (1874) FC, to commemorate their 150th anniversary and Paycare’s long-standing support for local initiatives.
7 ways to combat loneliness
Loneliness is a feeling of sadness—and sometimes depression—that comes from being socially distant or isolated from friends, family, and community. It can be a fleeting emotion, but it can also be long-lasting, even when you’re surrounded by people. To support you and your friends or family, we share 7 ways to combat loneliness – take a read 🧡
Top Tips for making healthier food choices during the summer!
Making healthier food choices is a great way to help us feel refreshed and energised – and especially in the summer – with salads, picnic spreads and fruit bowls all being a great go-to for easy, healthy food choices! Check out our 5 easy top tips below for making healthier but super delicious food choices! 🍓
Paycare’s 150 Family Fun Day at Darlaston Town FC!
Come and celebrate with us at our Paycare 150 Family Fun day! We’ve spent 150 years supporting our community to be happier and healthier – so whether you’re part of Paycare or just a family looking for a fun way to spend a summer Sunday, we’d love you to join us – so get booked in to come along! 💚
6 ways to stay safe in the sun!
Whether you’re heading off on your summer holidays or simply looking to spend more time in the garden this Summer, we’ve put together 6 ways to stay safe in the sun! With plenty of preparation and planning, we can enjoy being outside on lovely days and also minimise the risks of too much, or too little sun. Take a read 🌞
Packing Tips: Your Holiday First Aid Kit!
There is always that one dilemma that comes around every year when it comes to holiday prep: what medicines and ‘first aid’ kit should you pack? Will you need plasters or medicine? What are you allowed to take? What will be available where you’re going, and what won’t? So, we’ve teamed up with Paycare Partners, Medstars, who have provided us a super easy first-aid holiday packing checklist – take a look!
Helping you help them: signs and symptoms to look out for
If you see someone struggling, you’re likely to want to help – whether it’s a practical task or something relating to their wellness: perhaps a dip in mood, a period of high stress, or even an episode of mental ill health. So, to support you and your team, we’ve shared some of the signs which may act as a prompt for that all important wellbeing chat 😊
Simple Health Checks You Can Do at Home
In a world where we’re constantly on the go and juggling things that life throws at us, it can be all too easy to put our health on the back-burner and gain a mindset that our personal wellbeing can wait. This is why we’ve made a list of 10 simple health checks you can do at home…
A short guide: Understanding Menopause
What is the menopause? What are common symptoms? What can employers do to support women? And can the menopause be treated? In our short guide, we share handy tips for individuals going through the menopause, and also for businesses looking to become more menopause-aware in the workplace 😊
WELL DONE TO OUR HIKING HEROES!
Well done to our Hiking Heroes! Three of our incredible Paycare team successfully climbed Yr Wyddfa (Mt. Snowdon) and raised a whopping £800 for two local charities! Read more 😊
How can a Health Cash Plan Benefit My Business?
In this month’s ‘Your Questions Answered’ blog, we share all of the wonderful ways a Health Cash Plan can benefit your teams health and wellbeing, and how it can support the productivity of your business. Read more!
5 top tips for coping at Christmas
We’d all like to think of Christmas as a magical time filled with joy and love, but sadly for many it can be a source of stress.
To support those worrying about coping at Christmas, we have compiled five top tips. 🎄🧡 Check them out…
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!
7 ways to combat loneliness
Loneliness is a feeling of sadness—and sometimes depression—that comes from being socially distant or isolated from friends, family, and community. It can be a fleeting emotion, but it can also be long-lasting, even when you’re surrounded by people. To support you and your friends or family, we share 7 ways to combat loneliness – take a read 🧡
Top Tips for making healthier food choices during the summer!
Making healthier food choices is a great way to help us feel refreshed and energised – and especially in the summer – with salads, picnic spreads and fruit bowls all being a great go-to for easy, healthy food choices! Check out our 5 easy top tips below for making healthier but super delicious food choices! 🍓
6 ways to stay safe in the sun!
Whether you’re heading off on your summer holidays or simply looking to spend more time in the garden this Summer, we’ve put together 6 ways to stay safe in the sun! With plenty of preparation and planning, we can enjoy being outside on lovely days and also minimise the risks of too much, or too little sun. Take a read 🌞
Packing Tips: Your Holiday First Aid Kit!
There is always that one dilemma that comes around every year when it comes to holiday prep: what medicines and ‘first aid’ kit should you pack? Will you need plasters or medicine? What are you allowed to take? What will be available where you’re going, and what won’t? So, we’ve teamed up with Paycare Partners, Medstars, who have provided us a super easy first-aid holiday packing checklist – take a look!
Helping you help them: signs and symptoms to look out for
If you see someone struggling, you’re likely to want to help – whether it’s a practical task or something relating to their wellness: perhaps a dip in mood, a period of high stress, or even an episode of mental ill health. So, to support you and your team, we’ve shared some of the signs which may act as a prompt for that all important wellbeing chat 😊
Simple Health Checks You Can Do at Home
In a world where we’re constantly on the go and juggling things that life throws at us, it can be all too easy to put our health on the back-burner and gain a mindset that our personal wellbeing can wait. This is why we’ve made a list of 10 simple health checks you can do at home…
10 Top Tips for reducing your Hay fever symptoms
Do you suffer with Hay fever? We’ve put together 10 top tips and suggestions which could make the symptoms of a watery eyes and constant sneezing a little more bearable this Summer!
How Exercise Benefits Our Mind, Body and Soul
Exercise – some love it, some loath it, and to some it’s a necessary task. But exactly how does exercise make us healthy – not just from a physical perspective, but mentally and emotionally too?
5 easy superfoods to incorporate into your meals
‘Superfoods’ include certain ingredients said to be extremely beneficial for our nutrition and diet. Promoted as the new must-have additions to your meals, a lot of these so-called superfoods genuinely do have a wealth of nutritional benefits, are readily available, in-expensive and, some of which you may already be eating! Check out 5 easy superfoods you can incorporate in your daily diet below! 😀
How to achieve a better nights sleep!
Sleeping comes with an absolute abundance of benefits. However, getting a good night’s sleep can often get side-lined. We share the possible causes of your bad nights sleep, and share simple yet affective tips on ways to improve that all important rest our mind and body needs!
Your Questions Answered: What is a Health Cash Plan?
The main aim of a Health Cash Plan is to keep you as healthy and happy as possible by ensuring it’s easier and more cost-effective to access timely and expert care from a professional. In our latest blog, we have answered some of your questions! Take a read 😊
Tips to avoid back problems when working from home
With flexible working, the cost of childcare, and the lengthy commutes on the up, we have shared 4 top tips on how to avoid back problems when setting up your very own office at home!
What is Happiness?
In this month’s guest blog, our wonderful and valued Paycare Partners, Kaleidoscope Plus Group, have shared 10 top tips for happiness, along with 5 actions to improve personal wellbeing 🙌
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!
A short guide: Understanding Menopause
What is the menopause? What are common symptoms? What can employers do to support women? And can the menopause be treated? In our short guide, we share handy tips for individuals going through the menopause, and also for businesses looking to become more menopause-aware in the workplace 😊
How can a Health Cash Plan Benefit My Business?
In this month’s ‘Your Questions Answered’ blog, we share all of the wonderful ways a Health Cash Plan can benefit your teams health and wellbeing, and how it can support the productivity of your business. Read more!
Your Questions Answered: What is a Health Cash Plan?
The main aim of a Health Cash Plan is to keep you as healthy and happy as possible by ensuring it’s easier and more cost-effective to access timely and expert care from a professional. In our latest blog, we have answered some of your questions! Take a read 😊
Tips to avoid back problems when working from home
With flexible working, the cost of childcare, and the lengthy commutes on the up, we have shared 4 top tips on how to avoid back problems when setting up your very own office at home!
8 ways to show appreciation to your employees
Attracting and retaining the best employees is an integral part of ensuring continued business success… and thankfully, there are plenty of ways employers can show their appreciation for their workforce which are low in cost but high in value! Take a read 🙌🧡
Paycare’s 2024 Wellbeing Calendar!
Another year = another opportunity to prioritise health and wellbeing! 💪✨🤸♀️
With an abundance of National Awareness Days taking place throughout the year – our 2024 Wellbeing Calendar provides the perfect start point for any individuals looking to stay on track with personal health and wellbeing,, AND for businesses who are looking for ways to create a healthier, more productive workforce. We’re here to help keep you, or your teams, in tip top shape 😊🙌🧡
Kaleidoscope & Paycare: helping men access health support
Men’s health – in particular wellbeing – has been a source of concern for many years. While the medical cause of depression and other conditions may be exactly the same as for women, we know there are two significant differing factors: symptoms they experience much more commonly, and sometimes a reluctance to access support.
In this joint blog with Kaleidoscope Plus Group, we share ways men can access health support 😊
Supporting people with Dementia in the workplace
Dementia is a disease which will more than likely impact over 1million people by the end of the 2020s and it’s sadly having more of an effect than ever in workplaces across the UK. In this Workplace Wellbeing blog, we share why it’s important for employers to understand how they can support their team members who are affected by the disease – both those who are diagnosed or those who currently care for loved ones – read more 😊
We’re exhibiting at the Connectin Business Expo!
We’re exhibiting at the Shropshire Chamber Connectin Business Expo on Wednesday 11th October – so businesses across Shropshire have the chance to find out about supporting the wellbeing of their teams! Learn more and book your free place in our latest blog 😀
Are your staff happy? Paycare shares best practice ideas!
We share ideas from some of our wonderful customers to highlight and inspire other companies to focus on workplace wellbeing too! Take a read 😊
Creative classes help boost workplace wellbeing
We’ve let our creativity run free as we welcomed Creative Black Country to Paycare House for workplace wellbeing workshops recently, focused on large-scale drawing with the aim of encouraging fun and relaxation amongst the team! Find out more 😀🎨
Top Tips for promoting Happiness at Work
With the risk of burnout and likelihood of employees calling in sick drastically decreasing when they enjoy what they do, it’s essential that employers are supporting their team in every way possible. Check out our top tips to promoting happiness at work… 🥰
Paycare support helps team tackling emotional topic
Wellbeing is a priority for a fantastic team who work closely with parents experiencing abuse… Read more about why they make use of their Paycare Health Cash Plan in our latest blog 😊
Supporting Employee Wellbeing From Board Level Down
Following economic events like Brexit, Covid-19 and the cost of living crisis, the UK has seen a seismic shift in attitude towards employee mental health and wellbeing… And, employees are demanding more! Read more about this study, sharing the latest stats and research in our latest workplace wellbeing blog 😊💚
End of Year round up 2024
As our ✨ 150th ✨ year draws to a close and we prepare to welcome in 2025, we wanted to take a look back at some of our highlights from the past 12 months! Our Customers, our Community, our Partners and our Paycare team – we’d like to thank each and every person who has supported Paycare this year. 🧡
Wolverhampton Lights Switch On Paycare Competition 2024
Let there be light! Paycare is proud to sponsor the 2024 Wolverhampton Christmas Lights! What better way to celebrate the conclusion of a wonderful 150th year than by lighting up the city and surrounding towns with the sparkle and joy of Christmas? Why not join us for the festivities.
Celebrating Community and Giving Back: Paycare’s 150th Family Funday
Paycare proudly hosted a day of celebration at The Paycare Stadium, home of Darlaston Town (1874) FC, to commemorate their 150th anniversary and Paycare’s long-standing support for local initiatives.
Paycare’s 150 Family Fun Day at Darlaston Town FC!
Come and celebrate with us at our Paycare 150 Family Fun day! We’ve spent 150 years supporting our community to be happier and healthier – so whether you’re part of Paycare or just a family looking for a fun way to spend a summer Sunday, we’d love you to join us – so get booked in to come along! 💚
WELL DONE TO OUR HIKING HEROES!
Well done to our Hiking Heroes! Three of our incredible Paycare team successfully climbed Yr Wyddfa (Mt. Snowdon) and raised a whopping £800 for two local charities! Read more 😊
Team Paycare Scale Snowdon’s Peak in Charity Challenge
Our very own Amelia Painting, Clare Jarvis, Jodie Smith and Sally Bromley are proudly taking part in the Snowdon by Sunrise challenge in a bid to raise as much money as possible for both the Wolves Foundation and Compton Hospice!
Another year pledged for The Wolves Foundation
As the longest-running champion of the Wolves Foundation, we’re delighted to have agreed to once again renew our Pack Patronage for 2024/25!
‘MyPaycare’ portal gets a new look and features for Paycare Policyholders!
We’re excited to share some snazzy new updates to our Paycare Policyholders’ MyPaycare homepage – with added new features to further enhance our customers experience and improve access to additional services! ✨
Local Organisations Giving Individuals A Break
As firm believers that prevention is better than cure, we’re proud to champion a fantastic local social enterprise, Sponsored Breaks, who’s dedicated to giving back to those in need within our community! Take a read 😃💚
Team Paycare Receives Industry Excellence for Our Customer Commitment
We’re thrilled to announce that our policy documents have received the ‘Clear and Simple Mark’ from Fairer Finance, an independent ratings agency which helps people make better financial decisions and ensure they receive optimum value from their insurance products! Read more 😃
Milestones Marked at Molineux
As part of ongoing celebrations to commemorate our 150th year in business, members of the team (both new and old) were treated to a Hospitality Day at the Molineux Stadium as part of our Wolves Foundation Patronage. Read more! 🧡
What does Paycare mean to you?
As we enter our 150th year in business, we’re celebrating those who’ve helped make Paycare who we are today. And as part of this, over the next few months, we’ll be proudly sharing feedback from our much-valued team, policyholders, stakeholders, and wider community ✨ Read more!
Paycare offers support after Orchard Healthcare closure
At Paycare, we have been working in collaboration with leaders at Orchard Healthcare to support and ensure its members have the opportunity to receive continuity of healthcare cover, after the business and its members voted to cease trading on 31st December. Read more 🙏
Team Paycare Recognised for Outstanding Customer Care and Community Contribution
We’re thrilled to be celebrating the start of 2024 as winners of the Most Positive Impact / CSR accolade in the 2024 Small Business Awards! ✨🏆
Paycare: 150 years of health, happiness and history
We take a look back at the history of Paycare and our special moments from 1874-2024, as we celebrate our HUGE 150th milestone year! Some of the ‘big steps’ we’ve taken alongside the million small steps which have led us to the Paycare you see today 🙌