Whether you want to run your first 5k or improve your 10k and beyond, you will be able to run with like-minded people with similar abilities and aspirations. To find out more contact Christian.regis@gcs.ac.uk
There are a mix of rides to suit all abilities, including “Any Bike Bike Rides” aimed as a relaxed social ride on traffic calm or traffic free routes and are suitable for all fitness levels. We also offer more club level challenging rides. To find out more contact Christian.regis@gcs.ac.uk
If you an aspiring or experienced multi-sport athlete, you are invited to join the GCS triathlon club.
Whether you prefer to pursue a single discipline of either swim, run, bike or do the triple you are welcome to get involved with a number of sessions that you feel suits you best. For more information please contact Timothy.Buckley@gcs.ac.uk
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is an arm’s-length body sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions. Their mission is to help people – particularly those most in need – to improve their financial wellbeing and build a better, more confident future. Working collaboratively across the UK, they ensure customers can access high-quality money and pensions guidance and debt advice throughout their lives, how and when they need it.
To find out more please visit The Money and Pensions Service
GCS offer eligible employees access to Teachers Pension. To find out more information and contact details please visit Teachers Pensions
GCS offer eligible employees access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. To find out more information and contact details, please visit City and County of Swansea Pension Fund
Health Shields cash plans make it easy and affordable for employees to manage their health.
The cash plans start from as little as £1.25 a week, and are a great way to look after your health and wellbeing as you claim back the costs of your everyday healthcare such as dental treatments, prescription glasses and contact lenses, physiotherapy and chiropractic sessions, private specialist consultations and so much more. It is easily set up through payroll deduction and best of all you can take out cover for you, your partner, and your children are covered for free up to the age of 21.
Why not take advantage of the wider range of cash back benefits such as sports and remedial massages to more relaxing treatments such as hot stone, aromatherapy, pre-natal and indian head massages, reiki, hopi ear candles and much more. For more information on the scheme, pricing and link to apply, click HERE or view the Wellbeing Calendar contact Lorraine.evans@gcs.ac.uk. You can also view their latest Wellbeing Calendar here HERE
Flu season is upon us – order your FREE flu jab voucher now
Flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause symptoms including fever, coughing, chills, body aches and fatigue. Flu season strikes every year, peaking during October – May. The best way to protect yourself and those around you from flu this winter, is to get a flu jab.
To reiterate a few facts about flu:
- Flu is contagious before symptoms start
- Symptoms can start abruptly, you may be fine one day and bedridden the next
- It takes up to 2 weeks for the flu vaccine to take effect as antibodies take this long to fully build up, and you could catch flu in the interim period
- The flu vaccine does not cause flu. The majority of flu jabs contain dead or inactivated flu viruses, some people do experience mild flu-like symptoms, but this isn’t flu and these symptoms typically only last one or two days.
- Flu can cause life-threatening complications, especially amongst the vulnerable, and thousands die every year in the UK from flu and associated conditions, such as pneumonia.
You can have a free NHS flu vaccine through your GP or local pharmacy if you are aged over 65 years old, have certain medical conditions or are pregnant.
However, Gower College Swansea are pleased to be able to offer free flu jabs to all staff regardless of age, who want to be vaccinated against flu. These vaccines are available at a local Boots pharmacy and at a time to suit you with many Boots stores open 7 days a week including some evenings.
For more information on how to get your free flu jab, please email Lorraine.evans@gcs.ac.uk.
We only have a limited number of vouchers and they will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so do not delay, get your flu voucher today.
Carolyn Harries – MP for Swansea East
Carolyn Harries formed a new All-Party Parliamentary Group on Menopause in 2021, which was the first step towards securing the menopause revolution. She helped secure changes to reduce the cost of HRT prescriptions in England and is passionate about reducing the stigma around menopause and raising awareness of HRT and the lack of education surrounding it.
Carolyn delivered a webinar at GCS on the work she is doing on menopause on World Menopause Day 2021. Click here to view the full webinar.