Health and Wellbeing Update March 2015

Download the 2015/16 Health and Wellbeing Calendar here.

February Monthly Promotion

Dignity Action Day

Imageink celebrated Dignity Action Day on Wednesday 3rd February.

They discussed what dignity means to us and ways we can maintain everybody’s own dignity. They also had some entertainment with a game of bingo and quizzes throughout the day. It was a great day enjoyed by all. View some pictures from the event here.

March Monthly Promotion

No Smoking Day 

9th March

Information about No Smoking Day will be available to pick up at reception at Thingwall Hall and Lisieux Hall and in the Bury office.

You can visit the No Smoking Day website here.

Apprentice Week 

14th – 18th March

Apprentices at the Brothers of Charity Services in Lancashire will be taking part in work experience throughout our social enterprises. Working as part of the social enterprise team, they will share their experience with the rest of the Brothers of Charity Services via a presentation

Sports Relief 

18th March

The Brothers of Charity Services in England will mark Sports Relief by holding the Health BOCS Football Tournament on Friday 18th March, starting at 11am in the grounds of both Thingwall Hall and Lisieux Hall.

View more information here.

Down syndrome Awareness Week 20th – 26th March

My Friends, My Community – what it means to be included

This year Down Syndrome Awareness Week will be celebrating people with Down’s syndrome, of all ages, who are part of our communities – at home, in schools and colleges, in workplaces, clubs and social groups.

Children and adults with Down’s syndrome must be able to enjoy full and equal rights alongside their peers. This includes the opportunity to participate fully in their communities as and when they wish with the right support.

View more information on how to sign up here.

MediCash

Are you making the most of claiming back your optical and dental bills with your Medicash Health Plan provided to you by BOCS? All staff will have received a pack by post, but if you need your membership number, you can also call reception at Thingwall Hall on 0151 228 4439, or email human.resources@brothersofcharity.org.uk.

Have you downloaded the Medicash app yet?

Medicash have now created an app that will help you get the most from your health plan benefits. With this app you’ll be able to:

  • View a summary of your benefits and check your remaining allowances
  • Make a claim directly through the app – removing the need to post in your receipts
  • Find the best way to contact Medicash with any queries.

All you need to get started is your Medicash policy number.

To get started, simply go to the App Store or Google Play and search ‘Medicash’ to download the app today. Any claims that you submit through the app will be received by us instantly and you’ll receive an email to confirm receipt. Your claim will then be processed as usual. If apps aren’t your thing, you can still continue to send in your claims in the usual ways.

For more information go to www.medicash.org/BOC You can also save £100’s each year through our online discount portal Medicash Extra’s. To start saving today simply go to www.medicash.org/extras.