Connaught Care Collection has partnered with Bluecrest Wellness to offer free “full body health screenings” to staff.
BlueCrest will provide health screenings for Connaught’s 184 employees, covering heart disease, stroke risk, electrocardiograms, cholesterol levels, diabetes, protein and iron levels.
The package will help staff monitor their own health, stay well and detect serious health issues early. Staff will have access to personalised result reporting with bookings, testing facilities and 24/7 GP follow-up support.
Connaught has opened four homes in the past 12 months and plans to open a further four in 2024/25.
“When we founded Connaught Care Collection, our vision was to create a home where both residents and staff can thrive. To achieve this, the health and wellbeing of staff is paramount. Our partnership with BlueCrest Wellness provides peace of mind and highlights any areas of concern,” said Andrew Winstanley, chief executive of Connaught Care.
“When our team is happy and healthy, both mentally and physically, we know they are in the right frame of mind to provide the excellent care our residents deserve.”
Connaught hopes that this collaboration will set a precedent for a more supportive, health-conscious workplace culture across the UK care industry.
Dominic Kent, CEO of BlueCrest Wellness, said: “As someone with personal experience working in the care industry, I know how important the role carers play in society. The work they do can change people’s lives so it’s vital that we support them to do their best. Through this project we’re passionate about showing that supporting and prioritising staff’s personal wellbeing is the best way to do this – after all, everyone matters and the more employers invest in their staff, the more they’ll see in return.”
Connaught and Bluecrest will monitor the outcomes of the health checks to gauge the longer-term impact it has on the health and wellbeing of their staff, and the findings of a ‘case update’ are expected to be published in the coming months.
