Purple Place – January Offers

07 Jan 2026

Focus on wellbeing this January

In our Your Voice Matters Survey only, 49% reported that the University offers a good pay and benefits package compared to other employers. Colleagues can access a wide variety of discounts, wellbeing resources, and financial support through Purple Place designed to make life a little easier both inside and outside work.

In case you missed it, watch our Purple Place wrap up video to find out how colleagues collectively saved £103,035 last year.

This January on Purple Place, we’re focusing on health & wellbeing. Below we’ve listed just some of the benefits and resources available to help support your mental, physical and financial wellbeing.

Starting Well

The January Starting Well campaign is designed to bring opportunities to colleagues to invest in their physical and mental wellbeing, during what can be a challenging month. Access free fitness classes, educational webinars, health checks and more.

Explore the full list of campaign activity here - Starting Well

Health Cash Plans

Health cash plans are a great alternative to costly private health insurance, making it easy for you and your family to get the healthcare you need and claim back the costs on things such as dental check-ups, eye-tests, physio and more. Talk to a 24/7 GP and benefit from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your family’s health and wellbeing.

Explore our two health cash plan providers:

Corporate Memberships – gym & swim for less

Better Health Corporate Memberships provide University colleagues with access to gym, swimming and fitness classes at both Sugden Sports Centre and Manchester Aquatics Centre, for just £24 a month, paid directly via your payslip.

Get on your bike with Cycle to Work

The University’s Cycle to Work scheme allows colleagues to apply for a voucher up to £5000 to redeem against a bike, accessories and clothing. Pay direct via your salary to make tax savings of 28%-47% and spread the cost over 12 or 18 months.

Discount & Savings highlights

There’s a whole host of Health & Beauty and Sports & Leisure discounts available on Purple Place. Below we’ve highlighted just a few of our favourites. *

Gymshark - Save 10% on purchases with a discount code
My Vitamins - Save 10% and earn 2% with a discount code
Spabreaks.com - Save 8% on bookings and vouchers

*Offers correct at time of publication. Check back weekly to see the latest deals.

UniDiscounts highlights

Slimming World - 20% off a 6-week countdown and membership fee when joining as a brand-new member.
Stonegate Group - 20% off food & drink when you book in advance