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Staff benefits update – 25 July 2018

26 Jul 2018

This week we can offer you access to award winning Emerald Life’s employee benefit program and (at last) a men’s grooming package

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Emerald Life Insurance

Award winning Emerald Life are opening up their Employee Benefit program to University staff and your family and friends. This Benefit Program opens the doors to discounts across Emerald products, with access to special offers and exciting competitions. They focus on providing insurance that reflects the diversity of today without charging extra for it. Emerald Life also supports community-based projects and charities that promote equality by providing resources and advice, particularly supporting women, the LGBT community and non-traditional families. Visit the Emerald Life page to access their benefits program that covers insurance for home and contents, travel, pets and weddings and civil partnerships.

Men’s grooming offer

The Gentry Grooming Co’s have an offer for University of Manchester staff (or can be bought as gifts) on the purchase of the Corporate Men’s Grooming Card.  You can receive 3 services that have a normal value of up to £80, with a Corporate Men’s Grooming Card you get all 3 for £25 total! 

VISIT 1: Cut & Finish

VISIT 2: Traditional Cut Throat Shave

VISIT 3: Second Cut & Finish

With the Men’s Grooming Card you can also access a range of extra discounts on shaves, Indian Head Massages and more. 

Hairdressing for women

The Hepburn Hair Project on Oxford Road (opposite the eye hospital) has changed its name to McCrory hair. All discounts remain the same. 

Home and car services

If you need to get your car repaired, serviced or in for an MOT you can receive savings with Cavalier Garages and Halfords. If you need breakdown cover you can get reduced prices with RAC and if you are one of the many people moving house over the summer you can save with Pickfords. Find out more in the home services of UniDiscounts.

Travel

Don’t forget you can save with various travel discounts with Jet2.com, Super Break, Cottages.com, Hoseasons, IHG, Hilton Hotels and unique hotels in the Lakes and Scotland.

Entertainment

Schools are all out for the summer and you can save with family-friendly options like Drayton Manor, Merlin Attractions like Alton Towers, Warwick Castle and Sealife Centres and on summer sports club. With the latest ABBA film set to be a blockbuster you can save up to 40% for all your must-sees with the Cinema Society.

Wider Wallet

High Street Savings this week include Ted Baker, American Golf, Cadbury, Naked Wines and Starbucks. It’s so easy to register for Wider Wallet.

Keep up to date with all your benefits and discounts via Staff benefits.