Staff Bulletins

Benefits & Financial Assistance

BHSF

All colleagues have access to the BHSF scheme as part of their employment. A number of benefits are available to you:

• NHS Prescription charges
  • Up to £5
• GP consultation service
  • This provides access to a GP telephone consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Tel: 03453037417
• Online webcam consultation
  • Call 0345 127 7053, Monday – Friday 8:30am – 6:30pm
• Private prescription service
  • Enables GPs to issue private prescriptions and send them directly to a registered pharmacy for dispatch to the patient.
• Hospital In-Patient benefit
  • £20 per night
• Telephone helpline for counselling, medical information and legal advice
  • Call 0800 107 6145, 24hrs 365 days a year

You can access further info via the online portal. Your BHSF membership number is listed at the bottom of your payslip.

Other organisations providing financial support

For Nurses

https://www.rcn.org.uk/get-help/member-support-services/lamplight/signposts-for-funding https://www.qni.org.uk/help-for-nurses/other-sources-of-help/

For Care Workers

Apply for a grant

Information and advice for all staff

https://www.turn2us.org.uk/