Care home group Connaught Care Collection has rolled out free full-body health checks to all of its 184 members of staff.
The service, which is provided by health services provider Bluecrest Wellness, is employer-funded. The care group's aim is to help set a precedent for a more supportive and health-conscious work culture across the UK care industry.
Employees will be able to access comprehensive health checks covering heart disease, stroke risk, ECGs, cholesterol levels, diabetes, protein and iron levels. They will be able to monitor their own wellbeing to stay healthy and detect any serious health issues early on, as well as access appointments, laboratory facilities and personalised results reports, with 24/7 GP follow-up support.
Non-invasive tests available to staff will check for key health markers, including liver and kidney function, cholesterol levels, diabetes risk, blood pressure and mental wellbeing. These tests will be offered to all staff in the group’s future care homes.
Andrew Winstanley, chief executive officer at Connaught Care Collection, said: “We think this is absolutely the right thing to offer to our staff teams. When we founded the Connaught Care Collection, our vision was to create the kind of homes where both residents and staff feel they can really thrive. The health and wellbeing of our staff is paramount to achieving this. The partnership with Bluecrest Wellness will offer peace of mind and highlight early indicators of areas of concern and professional advice and support to address them.
“If our own team is happy and healthy both mentally and physically, then we know they are in the right frame of mind to deliver the outstanding care our residents deserve. Our mission is to offer complete care to everyone in and associated with our care homes: residents, their families and our own staff. Their happiness and wellbeing have a multiplying effect, helping residents to live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives.”
