Gym Membership via Vivup
Affordable access to a huge range of UK health clubs, you can benefit from:
- No credit checks to qualify for membership
- A wide choice of gyms, leisure centres, bootcamps and yoga studios to choose from, enabling you to join your preferred club close to home or work
- Increased fitness and physical wellbeing, which also has a positive impact on mental wellbeing and productivity
- The option to spread the cost of your membership across the year with manageable monthly salary reductions through Payroll Pay
Are you sweating over the cost of keeping fit? Visit Vivup to register and find out more. Gym Membership offers are located under ‘Explore Your Benefits’.
Massages for staff Meditation and Hypnotherapy for staffSussex Choirs
Singing with a choir improves your mental wellbeing – visit the self help resources page to find out more.
Staff at the Royal Sussex County Hospital
Pilates – Monday 5.30pm – 6.15pm
In-house Pilates with Claire (Level 11 Louisa Martindale Building, check board on level 11/with reception for room changes) £7.50 per class, please contact [email protected] for bookings and enquiries. Classes suitable for all levels and abilities.
Yoga – Tuesday 5.15pm – 6.15pm
Join Marnie for her lovely, friendly and accessible Yoga Flow classes to stretch, align, build strength and increase flexibility (Level 11 Louisa Martindale Building, check board on level 11/with reception for room changes). All levels are welcome, and both classes are beginner friendly, providing a perfect opportunity to unwind, rebalance mind and body, and prioritise yourself. Please bring a yoga mat and water. £6 per class for UHSussex staff. To book please contact Marnie on 07905 004589 (please let Marnie know beforehand if you’d like to come along).
Meditative Yoga – Wednesday 5.15pm – 6.30pm
Drop-in class for all staff, no need to book. All ages and abilities welcome. Just come along and let go. £6 per class or £25 for 5 classes. Room 3 (C – Lifts) Level 11, Louisa Martindale Building. Contact: [email protected].
Yoga – Friday 7.30am – 8.15am
In-house Yoga with Chloe (Level 11 Louisa Martindale Building, check board on level 11/with reception for room changes). £6 per drop-in, or £30 for 6 classes, contact [email protected] for bookings and enquiries. Vinyasa Flow is a practice to get the energy moving, a flow with emphasis on movement and breath.
Yoga – Sunday 9.30am – 10.30am
Join Marnie for her lovely, friendly and accessible Yoga Flow classes to stretch, align, build strength and increase flexibility (Level 11 Louisa Martindale Building, check board on level 11/with reception for room changes). All levels are welcome, and both classes are beginner friendly, providing a perfect opportunity to unwind, rebalance mind and body, and prioritise yourself. Please bring a yoga mat and water. £6 per class for UHSussex staff. To book please contact Marnie on 07905 004589 (please let Marnie know beforehand if you’d like to come along).
‘MumRave’ and ‘Bop N Bass’ Dance Fitness
60% off your first class using code NHS60 (discount valid on any MumRave in person and online class). Women only, empowering and super fun dance fitness classes to rave, D&B, old school classics, R&B, garage and dancehall music. Super easy to follow routines, clubby lighting, friendly, inclusive and joyful instructors. Come and sweat your neon socks off for 50 mins, and have so much fun doing so. Weekly classes held in person on Monday in Shoreham, Tuesday in Worthing and Patcham, Wednesday in Woodingdean and Thursday in Hollingbury. View the timetable for online and in person classes, and book here. We don’t talk about weight loss, calories or diets. We are a supportive network of womxn who love to dance, build each other up, and are all about body positivity.
Chateau Velo – Peacehaven Spin Studio
Chateau Velo are offering UHSussex staff 10% off any spin class or bundle of classes, and 10% off all purchases in the café! Plus special offer – 2 for £10 vouchers (use your voucher to try two classes at £5 each). Email the Chateau Velo team to book [email protected] (please attach a copy of your ID when getting in touch, and bring your ID to the studio/café).
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 [email protected] 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 8pm to 8.55pm.
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 5.30pm to 6.30pm in East Brighton Park. Contact Miles or Jamie for more information: [email protected] or [email protected].
Woodingdean Kyushindo Judo – Ju Jitsu
NHS staff (and their children) receive 50% discount on the first month of classes, first class is also free. Every Friday (Juniors 7pm and Seniors 8pm) at Woodingdean Primary School, cash only, please mention NHS discount when enquiring: 01273 383596.
SEAGYM
SEAGYM – Outdoor personal training, group TRX classes, Boxing and Pilates at Madeira Drive. 15% discount for UHSussex 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. Free intro class with code NHSFREE. Plus 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 at 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. [email protected] / 01273 044052.
ROX Life – Brighton Spin, Exercise and Fitness Classes
First-class free to all NHS staff, as well as 20% off all membership options for life at ROX Life. Book in for Spin, Box, Strength and Flow. Visit the website and choose your class bundle or membership, create a free account, use the 20% off discount code ROXHEALTH for life*
*Please note ROX Life may contact you to provide evidence of active NHS employment. The discount code can be used on any session bundles and memberships.
Savage Heart Theatre
Beginners and intermediate drama courses for adults. Beginners classes Thursday 6.30pm – 8.00pm. Intermediate classes Thursdays 8.00pm – 9.30pm. Contact 0747 3962 662 or email [email protected].
Silver Sounds Samba Band
A community band for older people. We perform at festivals, marathons, Care Homes and other celebrations in and around Brighton and Hove. We also run workshops for small or large groups and can add a touch of carnival to any occasion. We are a friendly group of people who welcome newcomers whatever their experience, ethnicity, sexual orientation or ability. The Church at St George’s Kemptown is wheelchair accessible with a lift and a wheelchair friendly toilet. Please see membership page for more details. If you’re interested in joining then just turn up at The Crypt, St George’s Church on a Friday at 3pm or phone Nancy on 07926 534613. The first session is free. For bookings and related information phone Sue on 07786219438 or Val on 07453072615.
Staff at Princess Royal Hospital
In-house Pilates
Thursdays 5.30pm – 6.30pm – Outpatients Gymnasium (PRH). £6 per session, please contact [email protected] to book your place.
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 6.00am. Or join weekly semi-personal training boot-camps three times a week, £8 per class. First session is free, contact [email protected] 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) [email protected] or 07947 803105.
Fisherpilates – Pilates
Fisherpilates are 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, 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 [email protected] 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
‘MumRave’ Dance Fitness
60% off your first class using code NHS60 (discount valid on any MumRave in person and online class). Women only, empowering and super fun dance fitness classes to rave, D&B, old school classics, R&B, garage and dancehall music. Super easy to follow routines, clubby lighting, friendly, inclusive and joyful instructors. Come and sweat your neon socks off for 50 mins, and have so much fun doing so. Weekly classes held in person on Monday in Shoreham, Tuesday in Worthing and Patcham, Wednesday in Woodingdean and Thursday in Hollingbury. View the timetable for online and in person classes, and book here. We don’t talk about weight loss, calories or diets. We are a supportive network of womxn who love to dance, build each other up, and are all about body positivity.
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.
CUFitter Gym
Cancer United are offering three FREE exercise classes specifically for nurses working with cancer patients at CUFitter Gym, Angmering. Improve fitness, energy levels and keep mentally strong. Circuits, CUStronger, Pilates – call Lisa on 01903 779880 or email [email protected].
Aragona Martial Arts
Aragona Martial Arts offer a range of martial arts disciplines, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Muay Thai Boxing, and more. The club provides an opportunity for members to enhance their physical fitness, learn practical self-defence skills, and cultivate mental resilience in a supportive and inclusive environment. As well as regular classes, they have specialist classes for women who aren’t comfortable in a mixed class. Aragona Martial Arts are offering NHS staff a special 15% discount on membership fees. Get in touch directly via email [email protected] or via their website, please bring your NHS ID to class.
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 [email protected] or book online.
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, please bring your NHS ID.
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 [email protected] 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 (6.30pm). Yoga classes now £9.00 (drop-in) or £35 for a monthly pass. To enquire/book please text/call 07799 830 605 or email [email protected] quoting code NHS10 when booking. Please show your NHS ID to Jackie when attending the class.
Silver Swans – Adult Ballet Classes
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 their website or Facebook for more information: Contact Amanda Morgan for enquires at [email protected] or call 07523 200381.
Swig & Weave – The Circular Collage Club
Playful craft nights in Worthing and beyond. These craft nights in Worthing and the surrounding area are all about trying something new and being creative in good company. They provide all the materials and a little bit of inspiration so you’re all set to get stuck in. Take a look at upcoming events, sign-up to the mailing list, and find out more via their website.
Staff at St Richards
Chichester Racquets & Fitness Club
Free fitness class for NHS staff, suitable for all, with post session tea/coffee (£1). On the first Thursday of every month 3pm – 4pm. To sign up/for more info call 01243 785664 or email [email protected].
Receive 10% corporate discount on CRFC’s memberships via the Bluelight Card. Facilities include tennis, squash, gym, studio classes and restaurant. Car park available to members whilst using the club. Special offer for January 2024, no joining fee, and if you choose a 12 month membership you will also receive the rest of January for free, meaning the first payment will be February 2024.
Visit their website to find out more about the club (Oaklands Park, PO19 6AR). Please email [email protected] or [email protected] 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 – for bookings and enquiries contact [email protected] / 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
Natalie from FitJoy periodically visits staff at St Richard’s at a wellness stall outside of the Spice of Life, keep an eye on the Health and Wellbeing Calendar for future dates.
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 7.30am – 11am
(Chichester – just off the Stockbridge roundabout)
FitJoy works on a few key areas within the club, working on mindset around food to cement good daily habits. They provide accountability to set goals and ensure members see them through. There is a strong community of likeminded people to offer different levels of support. Education is important to ensure long lasting results. FitJoy has a variety of membership options to suit different goals and challenges. Contact the team for a free, quick chat to discuss your goals. Please show your NHS ID badge to a member of the team (booking info below).
FitClub – Wednesday 7.30pm – 8.30pm
(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: [email protected] / 07738249612 / www.fitjoy.co.uk.