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Special deals on everything from insurance and gym membership to shopping and health. Lifestyle + also gives you access to the You at Work website for savings across thousands of products.

ACE Group 'Helping Hand' Personal Accident Insurance
Accidents can happen any time, any place, anywhere. Why take risks?
For as little as £1.50 per month you could be covered while at home, on the road, on holiday and playing most sports.
Cover can be extended to include a partner, and dependant children can be included FREE.
Visit the website for more information , or to print off an enrolment form click here.
Please enter the number UK090117 in the ACE campaign box, and hand the form in to the Staff Benefits Department, EC Stoner Building.
AMF Bowling
Leeds Bowl, Merrion Centre, Leeds :
Monday – Thursday before 6pm and all day Sunday -  £2.99 for one game and £4.99 for two games on production of a valid staff ID card.

Ring 0113 2420883 for reservations or just turn up to play.
Audio Projects
Offering staff 5% discount on TV and video purchases and 10% on hi-fi and related purchases.

Need staff ID as proof of employment.

45 Headingley Lane, Leeds
Big Yellow Self Storage
Exclusive 10% discount on the cost of storage for University of Leeds staff.

To take advantage of this offer and get your 10% discount code click here.
Blackwell's Bookshop
Offering University of Leeds staff 10% discount*

Simply show your University ID card at the till to claim your discount

Blackwell's, 21 Blenheim Terrace, Woodhouse Lane and Blackwell’s, Leeds University Union
*some exclusions may apply

Bodyline Card
We currently offer all students and university staff a 20% discount on all Bodyline Cards (except the Off Peak Monthly payment card), prices start at 19.95 up to 24.40 for individual memberships. There is no 12 month contract and Bodyline Cards offer unlimited access to any of our 19 leisure centres throughout Leeds, of which there are 12 state of the art bodyline gyms, 18 swimming pools and over 500+ fitness classes per week.

For staff / students to gain discount you must provide proof of ID together with an application form and direct debit to the Bodyline Office at Leeds International Sports Centre. Forms can be collected straight from a leisure centre or downloaded from the website.
Brasserie 44
Brasserie 44 are pleased to offer staff of the University of Leeds 50% off the drinks bill (excluding champagne) when a 2/3 course a la carte meal is taken click here for your exclusive voucher.

Available for lunch and dinner Monday-Friday (excluding December). Up to 8 guests.
Valid staff ID card required

Tel: 0113 234 3232
www.brasserie44.com
Breeze Dry Cleaning
Free collection and delivery to University buildings, 20% off for all employees, 4 garments for £12.90 (exclusions apply), same day service available for £1 extra (ring before 10am) and have your items returned that day.

0113 244 0362
BUPACare

Personal healthcare is now more affordable with a discount for University of Leeds staff members and their families. To find out more,click here

New and existing member queries – Please call 0800 456 1130

Citizens Advice Bureau offering Legal and Welfare Rights Advice for University of Leeds employees

To support our staff, Leeds University has contracted Leeds CAB to provide staff with a dedicated social welfare and legal rights advice service.  The service is available exclusively for staff at the University.

If you have questions about legal or social welfare rights, or would like advice on subjects including; Debt, Homelessness, Employment Rights, Discrimination, Education, Immigration, Tax, Citizenship, Legal Procedures, call our dedicated advice line.

The service is available 5 days a week, Monday to Friday from 9am – 5pm. Telephone 08444 111300
Or online at www.adviceextra.co.uk
Username: University of Leeds
Password: RH8rj57K


In support of this service, Calderdale CAB offer an email service giving 24 hour access to advice with a 2 working day turnaround guarantee

  • General services provide information and one-off/ongoing advice about: benefits, tax credits, debt, housing, homelessness, employment rights, discrimination, education, immigration, citizenship, tax, legal procedures, etc.

 

  • Specialist services provide casework level advice for people on low incomes about: benefits, tax credits, debt, housing, homelessness and employment rights.

 

  • ‘Confidential’ means we never disclose any information about who uses our service or progress with individual cases, unless clients give us written authorisation to do so or we are required to do so by the law or the Courts.

 

  • ‘Independent’ means we always act in the interests of our clients and never advise them to take actions that favour third parties over their own best interests.

 

www.citizensadvice.org.uk/calderdalecab.htm


www.leeds.ac.uk/hr/support/advice_line.htm

Costco Discount Warehouse
University staff can apply for membership

Annual fee £25 - includes a card for spouse or partner) with staff ID card (or a recent payslip) and a current utility bill with proof of address.
Cotswold Outdoor Leeds
Whether you are into walking or climbing, here at Cotswold Leeds we have a large range of equipment and clothing for you to use in the outdoors.
Brands such as Mountain Equipment, The North Face and Berghaus  plus many more. 10% Discount for University of Leeds staff. IN STORE ONLY.
Simply present your University ID Card at the till to claim your discount .www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/stores/leeds
Direct D-Stress (Chinese Physio-massage Therapy)
10% discount with Staff ID Card, or ‘Edge’ members, even more with special offers.
Oriental head massage, Sports (injury) massage therapy, Deep tissue massage, Lymphatic drainage massage, Stress/tension headaches/migraine, Back / shoulder massage, Reflexology, Full Body massage, Tui Na (Acupressure) massage, Tai Chi/Qi Gong practice.
Available on campus in ‘the Edge’, Sports Centre, Monday – Saturday 10am – 8pm with advanced bookings.
BEST VALUE: Acupressure chair massage £10 for 20 minutes (minimum 3 bookings).

0113 230 7212(answer phone) or 07879 052 979 (direct)
www.directd-stress.co.uk
Distrikt
Monday to Thursday, with every 3 TAPAS dishes purchased, receive a complimentary 175ml glass of either house red house white or rose or for those that don't like wine, a pint of Becks Vier or a bottle of Becks.

Just produce your University ID card when paying the bill.

Districkt , 7 Duncan Street, LS1 6DQ, 0113 243 3674.
Dry Green Only ; the greener dry cleaner
The fast, clean, convenient and green dry cleaners
Unlike traditional dry cleaners, Dry Green's  environmentally friendly system doesn't use carcinogenic chemicals or produce hazardous waste to pollute the air and water supplies.

All you get is fresh, clean, odour free laundry.

And you don't have to go out of your way to green dry clean either, Dry Green has a free mobile service collecting and delivering door to door, throughout the Leeds area.

Dry Green Only is happy to offer University of Leeds employees a special rate of £3.50 per item.

Please call 0113 2454333 to organise your pick up or email on info@drygreenonly.co.uk
Freedom Back Clinics
Freedom Back Clinics offer 10% discount for University of Leeds Staff on the following treatments:
Chiropractic
Osteopathy
Physiotherapy
Sports Massage / Massage Therapy
Acupuncture
Nutritional consultations
Posture focused Pilates – Tuesday evenings 6pm – 7 pm and Saturday mornings 9.30am – 10.30am – (minimum of 10 people).

As well as providing back pain treatments, they offer an ongoing service for their clients to maintain their health and well-being.
For further information please click here
14 King Street, Leeds, LS1 2HL, 01133 800999
www.freedombackclinics.com
Give As You Earn
As a University of Leeds employee you can make charitable donations directly from your pre-tax salary, so money that would normally go to the taxman goes to charity instead.

If you would like to donate please download an application form from the Charities Aid Foundation website and forward the original copy to Pensions & Staff Benefits Department, Pensions Office, EC Stoner Building.

More information can be found on the CAF website;
www.cafonline.org

gosimply.com Travel Discounts
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gosimply gosimply.com are offering University of Leeds Alumni members, students and staff a range of exclusive discounts on their travel services. Their easy-to-use, award-winning comparison site helps 1000s of people find the very best travel deals every week

Ensure your journey gets off to a great start

Visit gosimply.com and enter the promo code 'ULALUM' to activate the following:-

  • 20% discount on a comprehensive range of travel insurance policies
  • Grab a 10% discount on airport lounges for a slice of the VIP lifestyle
  • Enjoy a 5& discount on already jaw-droppingly low car hire prices.

Money saving services for the local folk

If you're flying from Leeds Bradford Airport, gosimply can make your pennies go that little bit further. Compare Leeds Bradford Airport parking and Leeds Bradford Airport hotels to guarantee the lowest prices.

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Ha Ha Bar & Grill
Ha Ha Bar & Grill Leeds is delighted to offer University of Leeds staff 25% discount Sunday to Thursday on their a la carte menu (including drinks bought with the meal).

To take advantage of this offer simply pop in or book online at haha.leeds@bayrestaurantgroup.com please make sure you have your staff I.D card.

Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard is delighted to offer members of the University of Leeds discount of up to 40% on HP products

To find out how to take advantage of this offer please click here.
Higgins and Brown
Bespoke ready made tailoring - hand cut and hand made in West Yorkshire. A welcome alternative to Savile Row. Aims to make you stand out in a crowd, but for the right reasons.

Bespoke - Suits from £499 - Jackets from £399 - Trousers from £119 - Shirts from £79.

Ready made - Suits from £229 - Jackets from £199 - Trousers from £69.

20 % discount for all University staff.

0113 216 5095
www.higginsandbrown.co.uk
Leeds University Union
LUU offer a wide range of shops and services including a convenience store, a card shop, bookshop, copy shop, travel shop and launderette.

www.luuonline.com
Lens Catalogue
University of Leeds employees now receive 10% off contact lenses at Lens Catalogue including free delivery on orders over £60. Enter discount voucher, EMPLOYEE, in the instructions field of our online order form.

May not be combined with other sales, vouchers, or specials.

www.LensCatalogue.co.uk/
The Loft, Ilkley
Offering staff 20% discount on Hair treatments and 10% on Beauty treatments.

  • Beauty
  • Hairdressing
  • Sun beds
  • Spray Tanning
  • Professional Make up
  • Wedding Planning, Make up and Bridal hair

For more information contact Phillip Dawson on 01943 607468. The Loft, 12 Church Street, Ilkley, W. Yorkshire LS29 9DS

www.theloftilkley.co.uk

Lounge Bar & Grill
Show your staff I.D. when ordering all day Sunday to Friday to receive 15% off your total bill.

For full terms & conditions and information about Express lunch orders view the Lounge Bar & Grill employee discount flyer.

Lounge Bar & Grill, St John’s House, Merrion Street, Leeds, LS2 8JE
NUS Extra Card

The NUS Extra card is a student discount card which gives you access to hundreds of exclusive online and in store discounts.

To purchase a card go to www.nus.org.uk and click buy your card now. Then it’s simply a case of working your way through the instructions. You’ll need either a webcam or recent photo ready as well as your debit or credit card for payment. Your place of study is Leeds University Union and when it asks for your course level and course discipline please select other. Your card will arrive at the Leeds University Union Helpdesk within 5 working days. To collect your card you will need to show the helpdesk staff your University of Leeds staff card.  

Prestige
A no fuss Automotive Repair Centre Water Lane, Leeds, offering a 10% discount on parts, labour and selected services and a £35 MOT test (available until 31/12/2012).
Book over the phone 0113 242 9374 or email bookings@prestigemot.com. Present your Staff ID card.

Prestige how to find us
Queensbury Jewellers
As well as a 15% saving on all jewellery, University staff can also benefit from special prices on all repairs and valuations and free ring cleaning.

For the lowest prices and the highest quality call the number below. Branches in Kirkstall, Horsforth and Castleford.

0113 230 6070
Refresh Card
Get a Refresh card, get a discount!
Saving money and keeping an eye on it has never been so convenient. The Refresh card allows you to top up online and gives you 10% off selected food and drink at all the University’s cafes.  
Staff can easily apply for a Refresh card now by registering on our online portal for FREE at www.leeds.ac.uk/refreshcard
Santander

We are contacting you from the Santander Leeds University Union Branch and we thought that we would let you know about some of the current offers that we have at the moment for members of staff and students as part of the University Agreement with Santander.
Introducing the new 123 Current Account:

The only current account to offer you cashback on your household bills! Simply pay your bills by direct debit to receive:
1% cashback on water and council tax bills
2% cashback on gas and electricity bills
3% cashback on mobile, broadband, home phone, and paid for tv packages

As well as this….you will receive:
1% Interest on balances between £1000-£2000
2% Interest on balances between £2000-£3000
3% Interest on balances between £3000-£20,000
We have also launched a fantastic range of ISA's.
4% 2 Year Fixed Rate Major ISA (with an 0.1% bonus rate if Rory McIlroy wins a major within the next two years!)
4% Super ISA (when you take out an investment)
3.5% 1 Year Fixed Rate ISA
3.3% Instant Access Direct ISA (for balances of £2,500 and above)

All of our ISA's in the range are available for new money and also for transfers.
We also offer members of staff 20% discount on home insurance.

If there is something that you are interested in please feel free to contact us and we will be able to either come to your department with an application form or we can arrange an appointment.
For more details of preferential products offered to University staff, visit

http://www.santander-products.co.uk/universities/index.html or email nicholas.brennan@santander.co.uk . You can also visit the branch located in the Student Union.

Seven
Seven is a brand new art style cocktail lounge, tapas bar and live music venue in Leeds.  Located just a stone’s throw from both Leeds University and the City Centre (just opposite Halo Nightclub) Bar Seven is the perfect place to start your night out.
We offer University staff 20% discount on ALL food & drink. Simply show your University ID card to claim your discount.
www.barseven.co.uk 
Shrine Salon and Spa
Shrine Salon & Spa would like to offer all Leeds University staff an ongoing 15% discount off all our hair and beauty services Tuesday to Friday inclusive.

The salon is on Headingley Lane between Leeds Girls' School and Headingley Centre.

Split between an open plan ground floor devoted to hair, with stylists trained by Vidal Sassoon, and two beauty rooms on the first floor. The Beauty Spa room offers an extensive range of Dermalogica treatments, including the unique face and body mapping process, which matches your needs to the correct treatments. Our Body and Soul room is a holistic haven of 'alternative' treatments, including Thai yoga massage, Angelic Reiki, reflexology, deep tissue massage, aromatherapy and Indian head massage.

Call 0113 275 1616 to book and tell us you are from Leeds Univeristy. Bring your ID badge when you visit us.

Check out the website www.worshipyourbody.com for all our services, the price list and our online booking form.
Simply Health (Leeds Hospital Fund)
A package of Cash healthcare benefits is offered to University employees, providing cash towards a wide range of treatments.

Providing cash towards a wide range of treatments…to find out more check out when Simplyhealth will be visiting the Staff Centre. For more information click here

0113 245 0813
www.lhfhealthplan.co.uk
Staff Assistance Fund (SAF)
This is the first staff hardship fund to be introduced by a UK university, it will allow staff who are facing short-term financial problems to apply for a one-off grant or interest free loan. For further information please read the frequently asked questions here.

All enquiries to the fund will be handled in the strictest confidence. You can email queries to staffemergencyfund@leeds.ac.uk or ring 0113 3434138.
The Edge - Leeds University Sport & Physical Activity
Sport and physical activity provide a wide range of facilities and activities, from climbing and squash to staff-only fitness classes.

The next generation of fitness, sport & wellbring is here! Why not take a look at all the facilities offered by The Edge.

To find out about staff membership please visit the website.

Tel: 0113 343 5095

Times Higher Education Subscription
Exclusive subscription offer for University of Leeds employees .

  • By Direct Debit @ 6 issues for £1 then £12.25 every quarter
  • By Credit / Debit card @ £58 per annum
  • Within Europe @ £98 per annum
  • Rest Of World @ £120 per annum


Click on the link below for full details
www.tslshop.co.uk/the/oa61
T M Lewin
University staff can benefit from various offers at T M Lewin located in the Victoria Quarter in Leeds.

For the current offer please email sally.craddock@tmlewin.co.uk who will then email you it.

0113 245 1018
www.tmlewin.co.uk/
The Universities & Colleges Personal Healthcare Scheme
Automatic acceptance onto the scheme if you sign up within 6 weeks of joining the University. No medical examination required. Download a brochure now for more information. You can view a general overview of the scheme here but for further information please contact AXA PPP healthcare direct on 0800 0321950 quoting ref 96369.

or visit the website www.axappphealthcare.co.uk/jlt
Weetwood Hall
Weetwood Hall is offering all University of Leeds staff 10% discount on food in the Brasserie, Stables and Woodland restaurant, for up to 6 people.

Plus exclusive discounts of up to 55% off accommodation at Weetwood Hall for bookings made by University of Leeds employees.

Please ensure you have read all the full details and all terms and conditions before booking or visit the website for further information.

If you would like to make a reservation please call 0113 2306000
www.weetwood.co.uk
Youatwork.co.uk
At University of Leeds we know how important employee benefits are,which is why we are so excited to tell you that the youatwork.co.uk site, which was previously used to access employee benefits has been improved and has moved to the new address of  leeds.rewardcompass.com.

You can view the full range of benefits bought to you by the University of Leeds by viewing your 2011 Benefits+ digital booklet online today!

Take advantage of over 6,000 offers including online, cashback and in-store offers with the Money Saving Card. Log on using your youatwork.co.uk username and password or if you are a new user enter ‘University of Leeds’ in the access code field and complete a short registration to start saving. View your 2011 Benefits+ digital booklet online today!

For security reasons please ensure that you select a different password to that which you use to access your University files.

If you have forgotten your password you can call free on 0800 316 2244 quoting your personnel number or email member.services@youatwork.co.uk. The benefits featured are part of our commitment to valuing our staff and to provide incentives that recognise and reward your contribution to the success of the University.

if you have any queries please email staffbenefits@leeds.ac.uk