The health and happiness of our staff is of paramount importance to us.

We support the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff through a range of programmes and health services.  As a member of King’s staff you have access to the King’s College NHS Health Centre.

Employee Assistance Programme

King’s provides all staff with access to a free service, our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers confidential counselling and advice on a wide range of work and personal issues.

The service is delivered by a team of highly trained and qualified professionals who are experts in fields including wellbeing, family matters, relationships, debt management, workplace issues, consumer rights and much more.

Disability Inclusion

We want to create an environment where no-one is treated less favourably on the basis of disability.

We encourage staff to let the university know about any specific needs they may have, so we can consider appropriate support or adjustments.

Find out more about our support for disabled staff.

Free eye tests and eyecare costs

Free annual eye tests are available to any staff who use computers or other display screens at work. Further expense claims can be made if you need spectacles to use display screen equipment at work (eligibility criteria apply). 

Access to free dental treatment

Staff have access free dental treatment by undergraduate dental students, supervised by a senior member of staff, through Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital, as part of their partnership with the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences (FoDOCS).

King’s Sport & Wellness

King’s Sport & Wellness offer social sports sessions through the BeActive programme and use exercise to support mental health through the Active Wellness Scheme. Staff can also access on-demand fitness content via Les Mills+, access a dedicated sport and wellness centre and join the Guy's campus gym.

All King’s staff can access free physiotherapy support at our Sport & Wellness Centre at Waterloo. Book a one-to-one consultation if you have an injury, and the team will assess your needs and create a tailored treatment plan.

Wellbeing Days

As part of your 30 days annual leave, all staff have the benefit of two paid days off to support wellbeing and practice self-care in whatever way works best for you.

King’s College NHS Health Centre

The NHS refers to the government-funded medical and health care services that everyone living in the UK can use without being asked to pay the full cost of the service.

When you can start using the NHS

• when you’ve paid the healthcare surcharge (or are exempt from paying it); and

• when your visa or immigration application is granted.

You should bring your biometric residence permit (if you have one) when you access healthcare in the UK.

Find out the free NHS treatment, including maternity care, you might be eligible for.

Healthcare services – when to use them:

• Call 111 if you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life-threatening situation. You can also call 111 if you’re not sure which NHS service you need.

• Call 999 if someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.

• Visit a walk-in centre, minor injuries unit or urgent care centre if you have a minor illness or injury (cuts, sprains or rashes) and it can’t wait until your GP surgery is open (see below for how to register).

• GP surgery: make an appointment to see your GP if you’re feeling unwell and it’s not an emergency.

• Local pharmacy: your pharmacist can give you advice for many common minor illnesses, such as diarrhoea, minor infections, headache, travel advice or sore throats.

Registering with a doctor/general practitioner (GP)

All King’s staff can register with a GP at the King’s College NHS Health Centre, even if you don’t live nearby. If you want to register with another health centre near where you live, you’ll need to register by booking an appointment with the centre. Find your local GP.

You don’t have to pay to register with a GP and there is no charge to see your GP. If you are prescribed any medication, then this may incur a cost. If you have concerns about understanding the GP or explaining your issue, you can tell the staff and they will find an interpreter. There will be no costs for you to do this.