Wellbeing at The British Library

We promote and support a range of wellbeing initiatives including massage, chiropody and osteopath appointments, in addition to pilates and yoga classes. All staff receive automatic enrolment into a Health Cashback Plan which provides reimbursement for medical and health-related costs including physiotherapy, dental and optical.

Peer Buddies - From time to time people need someone they can talk to from outside their teams and not necessarily a close friend. The Peer Buddies group was formed following a suggestion made at one of our Health & Wellbeing Focus Groups. They are:

• An informal way of letting people discuss any work problems they might have or just simply somebody to have a chat with who understands the Library culture
• Not formally trained they are just a group of individuals who want to help people in whatever way they can but mostly by listening
• There to listen to your concerns
• There to offer a sympathetic ear

Staff Networks - our staff networks are inclusive, social, and for staff by staff. They exist to break down barriers and raise awareness of relevant issues through engagement, advocacy, and consultation. They offer support, advice, development, empowerment and community.

Wellbeing activities - We offer a programme of wellbeing activities for colleagues at Boston Spa and St Pancras. Depending on availability, you can sign up for sessions of Pilates, yoga, massages, osteopathy and online desk
stretch exercise.

Medicash support - All British Library employees can benefit from an additional health and wellbeing benefits package provided by Medicash.
mProve Yourself available on the Medicash app has over 50 hours of mindfulness and meditation courses, mental health wellbeing tools and a range of yoga and wellbeing exercises, mProve Yourself is a hub for both mental and physical wellbeing.