Support and resources to promote good physical and mental health. The Wellcome centre for Cell Biology, and the wider University, is committed to developing a working environment and practices that help maintain and improve staff and student mental and physical health. A wide range of facilities and support is available to enhance staff and student health and wellbeing, including: Gym facilities KB fitness (currently closed) is located in KB house and has a gym and provides exercise classes, badminton squash and racquetball. KB Fitness Cycling facilities The Centre offers great facilities for those who choose to cycle to work: Cycle to Work staff benefit scheme Interest free loans for bikes and eBikes Outdoor bike parking plus a secure, indoor facility for up to 80 bikes Shower facilities throughout the Centre Swann Social space With spectacular views over the City of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside the Swann Building social space, located on the 7th floor of the Centre, is open to all staff, students and their visitors. With a comfortable seating area and café style tables there is ample space for eating, relaxing and socialising. For those looking for a place to work, there are meeting pods and individual laptop tables available. The area has vending machines restocked daily with cold drinks, snacks and sandwiches, a coffee machine and kitchen facilities for heating food. The social space and facilities are open at all times. University health and wellbeing support The University’s commitment to enhancing health and wellbeing in the workplace has been recognised with a Gold Healthy Working Lives Award. University support for staff and student health and wellbeing includes: Chaplaincy Counselling services (for staff, students and couples) Disability support Family leave policies and childcare vouchers Financial information Health advice (general and travel) Healthy University Project Occupational Health Study support Support for Physical Activity programme Time off to volunteer Further information School of Biological Sciences Mental Health portal Student Health and wellbeing Staff Health and Wellbeing Hub Staff Health and Wellbeing support This article was published on 2024-06-17
