Your health and wellbeing

At HSE, we care about how you’re doing - not just at work, but in every part of your life. That’s why we offer a range of services and benefits to support your health and wellbeing.

Employee assistance

You’ll have access to occupational health services and our employee assistance programme, offering a confidential, 24/7 support service for both work-related and personal matters. This includes:

  • up to 6 confidential counselling sessions
  • support from experienced legal advisers, offering guidance on issues such as debt management, legal disputes, consumer matters and property concerns
  • bereavement support from qualified and experienced counsellors
  • medical support and advice from qualified nurses covering a range of health-related topics
  • an online cognitive behavioural therapy service with self-help tools and resources to help you manage your wellbeing

Support for parents and carers

We have dedicated policies and services to support parents and carers, including:

  • our carers staff network, offering peer support and shared experiences
  • maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave, with enhanced pay

Find out more about our time-off, flexible and hybrid working options.

Discounts and offers to support your wellbeing

To help support your physical and financial wellbeing, we offer a range of discounts and financial support, including:

  • gym membership offers
  • eyecare support
  • dental insurance
  • cycle to work scheme
  • access to affordable healthcare schemes 

Charity for Civil Servants

As an HSE employee, you’re also eligible for support. You can find out more from the Charity for Civil Servants website. This includes access to wellbeing support, money advice and financial support whenever you need it.

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