The BPS is committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, including staff, members and visitors to its building.

Contractual sick pay

The BPS has a contractual sick pay scheme to supplement statutory sick pay (SSP).

To qualify, you must comply with the terms and reporting responsibilities outlined in the BPS's Attendance Management Policy.

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Length of serviceFull pay month(s)Half pay month(s)
From 4 to 6 months' service1N/A
From 6 months to 1 years' service11
During the 2nd year of service22
During the 3rd year of service33
During the 4th year of service44
During the 5th year of service55
During the 6th year of service & thereafter66

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Occupational health

The BPS uses an independent occupational health service, as and when required, to seek specialist advice on how best to support and maintain the health and wellbeing of all colleagues.

GP access

Everyone, including immediate family members, can access a 24/7 virtual GP service to obtain advice, reassurance and diagnoses from wherever they are in the world.

Employee Assistance Programme & Wisdom Health Hub

Access to a 24/7 confidential helpline for wellbeing, financial and legal advice and support.

In addition, you can access the Wisdom Health Hub app that provides further wellbeing support and access to wellness trackers, mini-health checks, exercise videos and recipes.

Mental Health First Aid

Access to trained mental health first aiders providing support and signposting to further professional support.

Life insurance

The BPS operates a non-contributory group life insurance scheme for everyone, which is valued at four times your salary for death in service.

Bereavement and Probate Support

Everyone, including immediate family members, gets access to a 24/7 helpline with trained counsellors and experts on hand to provide emotional and practical support following a bereavement.