School of Health & Wellbeing

Spectacles Claim Form - the University will contribute up to £55 towards the cost of spectacles if eye tests show that glasses are needed for DSE (display screen equipment) work. 

Occupational Health - the OH unit provides a support service that aims to promote and preserve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of staff. Among the services they provide are:

• Display Screen Equipment - advice, training and assessment
• devise preventative strategies for identifying and controlling hazards to health arising from work
• assist in fulfilling statutory and regulatory requirements to ensure that the health of staff and others is not adversely affected by their work
• provide an employment health assessment process
• provide pro-active management of sickness absence
• ensure that work health issues are appropriately managed

The Disability Declaration states that the university will support any staff who have and/or develop a long standing health condition or disability which impacts day to day work by supporting you with a needs assessment to consider if reasonable adjustments could support you in the workplace.

Disability services can also support you with: (a) Assistive Technology – for example, training in the use of assisted technology and accessing a loan pool of equipment and software packages. (b) Access on campus – including parking spaces, the loan of mobility scooters and access guides.

Menopause is a natural part of ageing. It can affect women in different ways, from minor to more debilitating symptoms, and, while it can happen at any age, it usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age. 

At the UofG all are welcome to join the UofG Menopause and Hormonal Changes Peer Support Hub on Teams – a Team site for anyone experiencing menopause or hormonal changes in the UofG workplace. It is a supportive space to connect, share resources and tips and to discuss experiences as optional. You'll also find details about the dates for the regular menopause cafes hosted at the university. 

Outside of UofG Menopause cafes can be a great place to find support if you're suffering from menopausal symptoms and help break down barriers around talking about the menopause. 

Henpicked is a website aimed at older women that offers a range of resources including a range of videos about various issues related to menopause. 

Mymenopausedoctor also offers a wealth of information about the menopause as well as links to the Menopause Charity and Balance – an app designed to help you track menopausal symptoms. 

Fast Facts for Patients – Menopause, written by Dr Paula Briggs who is a consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health at Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust, is a really great resource with lots of information on the menopause – what it is, why it happens, common symptoms, advice to manage symptoms, options for treatment, tips for partners and menopause and the workplace. The booklet also includes space to record and track your symptoms. 

The University and College Union (UCU) has produced a menopause model policy which sets out the guidelines for negotiating the right support for employees. 

UofG Sport offer some excellent online fitness and wellbeing resources and there are many local sports clubs and classes including: 

• UofG Sport - gyms, swimming pool, classes and lots, lots more. Membership required. 
• The Western Baths - close to the University main campus, offers sports facilities, classes and swimming pool for members.
• Glasgow Life - city wide charity with a wide range of cultural and sporting facilities. 
• Bowling Clubs - near the University.  
• West of Scotland Cricket Ground - clubs for all ages. 
• Dance Glasgow 
• Balance Yoga

HR provides information and links to resources and policies related to the health and wellbeing of staff members, including:

• Managing attendance policy and FAQs
• Staff benefits
• Leave Policies
• Benefits Plus: Cycle Plus