Staff at the Royal Sussex County Hospital
Heritage Space – Louisa Martindale Building
Pilates – Monday 17:30 – 18:15
Pilates with Claire – starting 2nd October 2023. £7.50 per class, please contact pilateadesclaire@gmail.com for bookings and enquiries. Classes suitable for all levels and abilities.
Yoga – Tuesday 17:30 – 18:15
Yoga with Angeleen – this class is free for NHS staff (or £5 donation) to book your place please follow this link, please contact angeleenknightyoga@gmail.com / 07482342452 for any enquiries. An accessible flow to unwind and rebalance, prioritising you. Everybody is welcome!
Yoga – Wednesday 17:30 – 18:45
Yoga with Sonia – Drop-in £6 per class or £25 for 5 classes, no need to book, just bring a mat and relax. Contact son.yoga@yahoo.com for more information. All staff are welcome to attend, of all ages, levels and abilities.
Lunchtime Paths to Meditation & Relaxation
Thursday 12:35 – 13:55
Discover ways to relax and gentle balance, everyone is welcome. £2 donation, contact marielledance@hotmail.co.uk for bookings and enquiries (please pre-book).
Yoga – Friday 7:30 – 8:15
Yoga with Chloe – £6 per drop-in, or £30 for 6 classes, contact yogawithchloehannah@gmail.com for bookings and enquiries. Vinyasa Flow is a practice to get the energy moving, a flow with emphasis on movement and breath.
Knit and Natter, Craft and Chatter
Craft with Joseph Laffan – Louisa Martindale Building, Level 11 (Meeting and Teaching floor), Art Space room – Thursday evenings 17:30 – 19:00, between £3 – £5 depending on activity. Get creative! Knitting, patchwork, printmaking, acrylic painting. For more information email joseph.laffan@nhs.net.
Belly Dancing
Belly Dancing with Mariëlle in the Therapies Gym (LMB Level 2C) Mondays 17:30 – 18:15. Come and join the movement of dance and the different rhythms. Everyone is welcome, drop-in £6, contact marielledance@hotmail.co.uk for bookings and enquiries.
Free Clinical Hypnotherapy Workshops
Join Karen Neeson, a clinical solution-focused Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist, for a one-hour clinical hypnotherapy workshop, in the Heritage Space (Louisa Martindale Building) 12:00 – 13:00. Next dates: 29 September (12.00 – 13.00), 20 October (18.00 – 19.00).
Sessions will include:
- tips, tools and techniques to support you in dealing with stress and anxiety in the workplace and daily life
- an easy-to-understand explanation of the neuroscience behind how the brain works
- helping you to become more aware of your thoughts and feelings
- ending with guided relaxation
Please bring a mat, pillow and bottle of water. Book via email info@omarahypnotherapy.com or www.omarahypnotherapy.com or call/text 07813 189 556.
10% off Clinical Hypnotherapy 1:1 sessions with Karen Neeson from Omara Hypnotherapy. Karen is kindly offering a discount to UHSussex staff for 1:1 sessions at her therapy room in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. Please mention you are a member of staff at UHSussex when enquiring: info@omarahypnotherapy.com or text 07813 189 556.
TouchWise Massage
Keith Turner is a fully qualified massage therapist in advanced clinical, sports and Swedish massage. 60-minute appointments available for UHSussex staff for £30. Treatment room located at Maresfield Road (10-minute walk from RSCH). To book, please contact Keith on 07853 274605 or turner.keith@talktalk.net.
Massage helps to alleviate physical and emotional pain and discomfort, and promote relaxation and wellbeing. Keith has years of experience in treating clients who present with a wide variety of soft tissue injuries as well as acute and chronic conditions. Keith is registered blind and works from his treatment room where he has treated clients for over twelve years.
Hotpod Yoga Hove
20% NHS discount – Try out an immersive hot yoga experience at 37 degrees, in a unique dimly lit pod, you will be surrounded by calming scent and relaxing beats to transport you to a place where you can feel your best. For enquiries please contact hove@hotpodyoga.com or book online.
Swimming
Brighton Swimming Centre offer free swimming to all NHS staff. Your valid NHS ID must be shown to access the pool. NHS lane swimming times are every Saturday 20:00 to 20:55.
Booking for lane swimming must now be made online (please do this on a device that is not connected to the Trust Network as the system will not open correctly).
Football
Football is every Tuesday 17:30 to 18:30 in East Brighton Park. Contact Miles or Jamie for more information: miles.boyd@nhs.net or jlewis7@nhs.net
SEAGYM – Brighton
SEAGYM – Outdoor personal training, group TRX classes, Boxing and Pilates at Madeira Drive. 15% discount for UHSx staff on group classes (drop-in rate and group packages). Use code ‘NHS’ at checkout when booking a class, please show your NHS badge to the trainer at the start of the class.
Barre Set at Sea Lanes Studio
Sculpt, align and strengthen the mind and body with a set of Pilates, Barre and strength training classes. 20% off anytime with code NHSCLASS, book online (please do this on a device that is not connected to the Trust Network as the system will not open correctly). You must show your valid NHS ID to your instructor at the beginning of the class. Classes held in the new Sea Lanes Studio, BN2 1BX, led by Katie Johnson.
Luna Wave – Yoga
Free Yoga class at Luna Wave (Sea Lanes, BN2 1BX) NHSFREE23. This code can be used on any of the adult classes and has no expiry, please bring NHS ID. studio@lunawave.co.uk / 01273 044052
Ocean Set – Swimming
NHS Staff swim sessions on Sea Lanes Beach (BN2 1BX) every Thursday in August 7:00 – 8:00. Only £5 per person (subsidised for NHS staff, please take your ID badge). Book via the Ocean Set website.
Staff at Princess Royal Hospital
Massage Sessions
Princess Royal Hospital – Heroes Lounge
Friday 10:00 – 14:30 – Massage with Katie in the Heroes Lounge, please sign up directly with Katie via the sign-up sheet in the Heroes Lounge – payment on a donation basis (between £5 – £20).
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 17:30 – 19:30 – massage with Antoine in the Heroes Lounge, £15 for 30 minutes (massage therapy including effleurage, petrissage, deep tissue techniques, to treat specific conditions, areas and pain). Or £25 for 1 hour (focusing on the whole body and relaxation). To book and check availability please email antoine.bremond@nhs.net
Pilates
Thursdays 17:30 – 18:30 – Outpatients Gymnasium (PRH). £6 per session, please contact emily.barnes9@nhs.net to book your place.
Free Clinical Hypnotherapy Workshops
Join Karen Neeson, a clinical solution-focused Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist, for a one-hour clinical hypnotherapy workshop, in the Chapel (1st Floor Main Building PRH) 12:00 – 13:00. Next dates: 13 October (18.00 – 19.00).
Sessions will include:
- tips, tools and techniques to support you in dealing with stress and anxiety in the workplace and daily life
- an easy-to-understand explanation of the neuroscience behind how the brain works
- helping you to become more aware of your thoughts and feelings
- ending with guided relaxation
Please bring a mat, pillow and bottle of water. Book via email info@omarahypnotherapy.com or www.omarahypnotherapy.com or call/text 07813 189 556.
10% off Clinical Hypnotherapy 1:1 sessions with Karen Neeson from Omara Hypnotherapy. Karen is kindly offering a discount to UHSussex staff for 1:1 sessions at her therapy room in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. Please mention you are a member of staff at UHSussex when enquiring: info@omarahypnotherapy.com or text 07813 189 556.
Coach Kirsten – Personal Training & Boot Camp
Offers available for NHS staff. One-to-one personal training and classes at Greenhill Gardens, Haywards Heath, £30 per session, weekdays at 6:00. Or join weekly semi-personal training boot-camps three times a week, £8 per class. First session is free, contact coachkirsten025@gmail.com or visit www.coachkirsten.co.uk.
Turning Pointe School of Dance – Adult Ballet & Tap
Special offer for UHSussex staff, 25% off your first terms’ fees. Quote ‘NHS25’ when contacting Turning Pointe School of Dance to book a trial class. Trial classes are just £10 (which will be credited against the first terms’ fees when signing up) office@turningpointedanceschool.co.uk or 07947 803105.
Monday:
- Adult Ballet (Oathall Dance Studio) 19:00 Beginners or 20:00 Improvers
- Adult Ballet (Barcombe Village Hall) 18:45 Intermediate
- Adult Tap (All Saints Centre, Lewes) 18:45 Beginners
Tuesday:
- Adult Ballet (Plumpton Village Hall) 13:30 Intermediate
- Adult Ballet (Oathall Dance Studio) 19:30 Intermediate or Adult Pointe Work 21:00
Wednesday:
- Adult Tap (All Saints Centre, Lewes) 18:00 Improvers or 19:45 Intermediate
Fisherpilates – Pilates
Fisherpilates are kindly offering discount on various Pilates classes for UHSussex staff, 10% off with a valid NHS ID. Discount code available after NHS ID is shown to Fisherpilates. Based in Haywards Heath, the studio is located at the Maple House building forming part of The Perrymount Clinic. All initial enquiries to be made through the booking form, full class diary re-opening in September 2023, please contact Fisherpilates directly to express your interest.
St. Francis Social and Sports Club
St. Francis Social and Sports Club offer various exercise classes. Contact 01444 441881 or sfsc@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
St. Francis Swimming Pool
NHS staff can get £1 discount on adult only lane swimming if they show their ID badge. Find out more on the St. Francis pool website.
Staff at Worthing Hospital
Free Wellness Workshops September 2023
’60 Minutes at 6′ – 20th September 18:00 – 19:00
Worthing Hospital Chapel (North Wing, Ground Floor)
Join Bernadette Doyle, a qualified therapist and neuro-coach, for a one-hour ‘60 Minutes at 6’ Workshop at Worthing Hospital. Bernadette uses a mixture of Hypnotherapy, NLP and Coaching to help people who are being held back in life by anxiety, depression, addictions, phobias, fears, past traumas, PTSD, and menopause symptoms. Our experiences are all unique, therefore all sessions are bespoke.
Workshop will explore:
- what anxiety is
- what purpose it serves
- recognising the signs
- technique taught to help calm the system
To reserve your space please email: anxietywh@bernadettedoyle.co.uk
My Charleston Dance Classes
My Charleston is offering 20% off their latest 6-week Charleston dance course with code WORTHINGNHS, follow the link to book. Free taster class in Hove on Sunday 3 September, try before you buy, follow the link to book.
Learn the iconic moves from the 1920s and an upbeat dance routine. Their fun and friendly classes are suitable for all dance levels, including completed beginners and no partner is required. Autumn course runs Wednesday 13 September – 18th October 2023, 19:00, Dance House Studios, Worthing. Visit the My Charleston website for more information.
Bodyworks Studios – Yoga / Step Aerobics / Pilates / Dance Fitness
15% discount (classes are now £6 for staff) when you show your valid NHS ID at any Bodyworks Studios Ltd. class. Classes held throughout the week in Tarring, Angmering and Durrington. For full timetable and booking please head to the website. Classes are pay as you go, and paid by cash or bank transfer.
Hotpod Yoga Worthing
10% NHS discount – Try out an immersive hot yoga experience at 37 degrees, in a unique dimly lit pod, you will be surrounded by calming scent and relaxing beats to transport you to a place where you can feel your best. For enquiries please contact worthing@hotpodyoga.com or book online.
Silver Swans – Adult Ballet
Ballet classes specifically designed for over-55s, but whatever your age, if you are looking for a new way to keep fit and active, Silver Swans classes will put a spring in your step. Classes held throughout the week in Worthing, Angmering, Tarring, Shoreham and Hove.
Show your valid NHS ID for £1 off a drop-in class (now £8), £4 off a block of 4 lessons (now £30 – to be used within 2 months), £8 off a block of 8 lessons (now £58 – to be used within 4 months), and £12 off a block of 12 lessons (now £84 – to be used within 6 months). Head to the website or Facebook for more information. Contact Amanda Morgan for enquires at amandamorgan12a@gmail.com or call 07523 200381.
Hilary Thomas Dance – Adult Ballet & Tap
Hilary Thomas Dance are kindly offering £1 discount on the following pre-book pay as you go classes; over 55’s Ballet, Adult Ballet and Tap (experience is essential). Please contact beforehand to enquire and receive your discount code, valid until December 2023.
- Monday – 11.45am Over 55’s Ballet Improvers Class (age range from 45+)
- Monday – 6.15pm Adult Ballet Improvers to Intermediate
- Thursday – 11:00am Adult Improvers Ballet
- Thursday – 6.00pm Improvers/Intermediate Tap (age range 20’s – 60’s)
Zumba with Jo
10% off Zumba, Zumba Gold and Bolly X at Zumba with Jo, classes located in Worthing, Shoreham-by-Sea and Hangleton. Use code STAFF10 when booking online. Come let your hair down, dance yourself fit and happy!
Sussex Physio Pilates
10% NHS discount on initial appointments (Physio, sports massage, women’s health, 1:1 Pilates) and 5% on all follow-up appointments. Book online and mention the NHS discount offer when submitting your enquiry to take advantage of this offer.
South Downs Leisure
Corporate Membership for NHS staff at South Downs Leisure – £44 per month instead of £54, with a £50 joining fee. Visit their website, email sales@southdownsleisure.co.uk or call 01903 905050 for more information. You can also enquire in person at one of the four sites; Worthing, Lancing, Southwick or Splash Point.
Yoga with Jackie
10% discount for staff at UHSussex, classes suitable for beginners and beyond, held at St. Laurence’s Church Hall, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing on Tuesday evenings (18:30).
Yoga classes now £9.00 (drop-in) or £35 for a monthly pass. To enquire/book please text/call 07799 830 605 or email doyogawithjackie@gmail.com quoting code NHS10 when booking. Please show your NHS ID to Jackie when attending the class.
Staff at St Richard’s Hospital
Chichester Racquets & Fitness Club
UHSussex staff discount on CRFC’s premier membership (£59.50 per month instead of £63), plus half price joining fee (£25 instead of £50) – minimum 3 month contract. Facilities include tennis, squash, gym, studio classes and restaurant. Car park available to members whilst using the club.
Visit their website to find out more about the club (Oaklands Park, PO19 6AR). Please email deputy@crafc.co.uk or manager@crafc.co.uk to arrange a visit to complete paperwork and show your NHS ID to a member of staff. You can also email a photo of your NHS ID in advance.
Pilates with Claire
10% off for UHSussex staff, recover – restore – renew! Pilates with Claire offers the following:
- Wednesday 9:15 – 10:15 – Holistic Pelvic Core at the New Park Community Centre, PO19 7XY
- Thursday 9:15 – 10:15 / 10:30 – 11:30 / 13:45 – 14:45 at Lavant House, PO19 8QP
For bookings and enquiries contact claire@pilateswithclaire.com / 07791 340 226
The Gym Group
10% off monthly memberships and £0 joining fee when you sign up to The Gym Group via Bluelight Card.
The Gym Group Locations:
- Chichester
- Worthing
- Brighton
- Eastbourne
- Horsham
FitJoy – Exercise classes, Breakfast and Fit Club
FitJoy – Join the dance fitness community!
(Classes held at The Newel Centre in Tozer Way and Donnington Parish Hall in Stockbridge Road)
Join in the fun – Zumba, Body Tone, Broadway Boogie, Clubbercise and Saturday Dance Blast. Staff at UHSussex can book any studio drop-in FitJoy class for only £5! Please show your NHS ID badge to your instructor (booking info below).
Breakfast Club – Tuesday – Saturday 7:30 – 11:00
(Chichester – just off the Stockbridge roundabout)
The club offers a nutritional smoothie, tea and a cold drink, alongside a weigh-in on body composition scales to read body fat, muscle mass, hydration and metabolic age. The weigh-in aims to assist with writing a food plan and setting realistic goals. Staff at UHSussex qualify for a free first visit to the Breakfast Club, after that the price is £50 for 10 visits, there is also a great referral system, bring 3 friends and you get 10 visits for free! Please show your NHS ID badge to a member of the team (booking info below).
FitClub – Wednesday 19:30 – 20:30
(Parklands Primary School, Durnford Close, Chichester PO19 3AG)
Alongside Breakfast Club, FitJoy offer a community FitClub, only £10 for one month membership of community and weekly workouts. Please show your NHS ID badge to your instructor.
Please contact Natalie for more information/to book FitJoy classes, Breakfast Club and FitClub: natalie@fitjoy.co.uk / 07738249612 / www.fitjoy.co.uk.