Free & Confidential Medical & Wellbeing Services for Staff, Pupils and Leadership Team
Our philosophy at SAS is to work with your school to prevent and reduce staff absence. All of the physical and mental health support we offer is designed and implemented by our team of experienced, in-house wellbeing experts and is complimentary to your school’s SAS policy. All services are confidential, clinician-led and managed by our NMC registered nurses. The services we offer have been developed with over 25 years experience, working in close partnership with schools and staff to discover the root cause of staff absence, researching what we can do to help and proactively developing preventative support. We want to be there to support and care for your staff when symptoms develop, not just when an absence occurs.
Staff Wellbeing Services
Physiotherapy
A private physiotherapy service to ensure that while you are waiting for a referral you can address and access therapy to alleviate discomfort. You are entitled to a telephone consultation with an experienced physiotherapist to assess the extent of your needs and develop a personalised treatment plan. You will then be referred to a local clinic should your condition require additional intervention.
Counselling
We offer confidential, individual therapy sessions delivered effectively to you, whether you are still working or absent through illness. The reason for counselling does not need to be work related.
Nurse Support Phone-Line and On-Site Nurse Visits to School
Our NMC registered nurses are on hand to offer support whenever you have a health concern. We can support by signposting you to the relevant SAS wellbeing services, arranging Health Screenings within your school, and assisting you with queries relating to your health and wellbeing, such as Cancer & Chronic Illness, Menopause, Bereavement and Mental Health support.
Integrated GP Service
Our fully integrated GP service allows you to receive an unlimited amount of consultations, with a full Clinical Triage from a qualified nurse and the ability to speak to a qualified GP, as well as ordering prescriptions direct to your nominated pharmacy or straight to your door. Consultation length times are unlimited.
Weight Management
We provide access to resources to help you manage your weight via any of the following services; a 12-week Weight Management Service, Live Workouts, an online Personal Trainer and Nutritional Support.
Mindfulness
Offering a selection of mindfulness support, including; One-to-One Therapy; Guided Relaxation and Mindfulness Sessions; Relaxation Room Podcasts; Regular Live Sessions with Mindfulness Teacher, June.
Preparing Parents
If you’re pre-leave, on-leave, or post-leave, you can access three, hour-long sessions with SAS partners CM Talent, to help you navigate the changes in your work and life as you become a parent. Available to both parents or guardians, whatever your circumstances.
Food Sensitivity Testing
Gain access to the UK’s #1 food intolerance and allergy test provider, York Test, using discount code (available upon request) on their hassle-free premium home blood tests, to identify your food intolerances, allergies, health insights and food sensitivities.
Be Mindful
If you feel you need help in managing your stress and anxiety levels, Be Mindful is the only NHS approved mindfulness programme for schools. Instil coping strategies with their four-week online programme, with simple instructions and at your own pace.
Financial Wellbeing
Get access to a comprehensive Financial Wellbeing online portal, covering a wide range of topics including Personal Finance, Investments and Savings, Mortgages and more.
SAS Gym
If you’re looking for guidance on your health and fitness, our SAS Gym App and SAS Personal Trainer can provide you with workout and nutrition plans to help you. You can get access to live online fitness sessions and online health and wellbeing groups, alongside ready-made workouts and challenges to improve your overall health.
Pupil Wellbeing Services
Be A Champion
A pupil health and wellbeing 8-week programme, developed in partnership with SAS and rugby league legend, Jamie Peacock MBE.
Pupil Yoga: Videos and Onsite/Video Link Yoga Sessions
A selection of 10 guided yoga videos for you to do with your pupils, focusing around a variety of different emotions. Through our partnership with Yoga in Schools, we can source high quality yoga instructors to deliver lessons to your pupils in person or via video link.
Pupil Mindfulness and Staff Training
A library of guided podcasts from SAS Mindfulness Teacher, June, aimed at helping your pupils unwind and relax. Access staff training with Pupil Mindfulness expert, Kate Thomas.
Pupil Counselling
Access counselling for your pupils faster via our Pupil Counselling Support service, delivered by BACP registered and insured therapists.
Speech and Language Therapy
We can help schools source private, high quality Speech and Language Therapy, designed to support the needs of the individual pupil (online or in person provision available).
Leadership Wellbeing Services
SAS have developed and provisioned a range of wellbeing services that not only help school leaders develop and support their whole school community, but also provide professional development programmes specifically aimed at school and wellbeing leads. Our programmes include:
• School Mental Health Award
• Wellbeing Governors E-module
• School Leaders Thriving Programme
• Crisis Support
• Pre-Employment Screenings
• Wellbeing Leadership Clinics
• Leadership Themed Webinars and Podcast
• Professional Coaching
