16 August 6pm-8pm, Urban Calm, Metquarter

Liverpool Chamber member and leading cash plan provider Medicash is inviting chamber members to a  networking event taking place on 16 August at Urban Calm in Liverpool’s Metquarter.

Special guests include Saints players Paul Wellens and James Roby who will be amongst those sampling the free treatments on offer including back, neck and shoulder massage and Dermalogica face mapping.

Drinks and canapés will be provided on the night and there will also be demonstrations as well as complimentary goody bags with a 10% discount on retail products, plus a 15% discount on any bookings made on the night.

Places are free and allocated on a first come first served basis. To reserve yours email events@medicash.org with your contact details no later than 5 August 2011.

Please tell us in your email if you would like to sample a complimentary treatment from Urban Calm at the event. Make your selection from the options below:

• File & Polish
• Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage
• Dermalogica Face Mapping

We look forward to seeing you on 16 August!

Ladies on Merseyside are once again being urged to sign up to the annual Jospice Midnight Walk, sponsored by Medicash.

This year’s fundraiser on Friday 6 May is in aid of St Joseph’s Hospice and is being billed as the Ladies Midnight Carnival Walk. Those taking part in the 10k event can enjoy live music from a Samba band, non-alcoholic cocktails, and a warm up with moves from the Latin inspired fitness dance craze, Zumba. 

Starting and finishing at Holy Family High School Thornton, the walk aims to attract over 500 women and has a fundraising target of £45,000. Based in Thornton, Jospice was established in 1974 and has cared for over 5000 people and their families. The hospice has annual running costs of over £2.5m.

Jospice’s director of fundraising Pat Murphy said: “The walk is open to ladies of all fitness levels and it’s a great way to raise some money, have a laugh with your fellow walkers, and burn a few calories too! Jospice provides essential care to local people suffering from terminal illness and thanks to the support of the community we are able to continue that care year on year.” 

Liverpool based health cash plan provider Medicash has sponsored the fundraising event since it was launched six years ago. Chief executive of Medicash Sue Weir said: “The success of the walk is testament to the loyalty of local people who support this charity and in doing so safeguard the invaluable service Jospice provides to patients and their families. Medicash is delighted to sponsor the event again.”

Other sponsors include Holy Family High School, Sefton PCT, Merseytravel, Sainsbury’s, Lions and Merseyside Police. BBC Radio Merseyside’s Roger Phillips will officially launch the walk on the night for the second year running.

Well known supporters of Jospice include Cherie Booth QC, who is vice president of the charity, Liverpool actress Pauline Daniels and actor and broadcaster Dean Sullivan. 

To take part in the Jospice Ladies Midnight Carnival Walk, download a registration form from www.jospice.org.uk or call 0151 932 6035 for more information.

Registration is £10, you will be sent a t-shirt and sponsorship form before the event.  On the night all participants will receive a goody bag including a glo necklace, bottled water, fruit and a chocolate bar as well as a cocktail to keep the carnival atmosphere. The walk is fully marshalled with the route going through Thornton, Crosby and Waterloo.

Picture Shows L-R: Karen Fletcher, Alan McLean, Pat Murphy (Jospice), Paul Gambon (Medicash), Linda Byrne (Jospice), Roger Phillips (BBC Radio Merseyside) and Juliana Landim.

Medicash recognise that looking after your workforce is one area which becomes more important than ever during a recession as employees become more likely to suffer the effects of stress and worry. The problem for small businesses is that the cost of healthcare for employees can be prohibitive.

Medicash cash plans represent a cost effective way for small businesses to secure the future of their workforce by addressing employee health and wellbeing. As a way of supporting the objectives of the recent SME Week Medicash has launched an exclusive offer for Liverpool Chamber of Commerce members.

Medicash are offering 12 months employee healthcare for the price of 10, and with immediate cover. Plus, organise a meeting before the end of June and you could win a VIP package for two at Liverpool FC next season!*

Medicash healthcare cash plans are designed to reduce stress and absenteeism, encourage staff retention, and improve productivity and staff morale. Plans start from as little as £1.50 per employee per week and cover the costs of everyday healthcare from visits to the dentist, optician to stays in hospital and access to stress counselling and workforce health screening.

Call Paul Gambon today on 07801 031583 to find out more and to secure your exclusive discount before the end of June.

The health and future success of your organisation depends on your people; look after them with Medicash.

www.medicash.org

* Meetings must be booked by 30 June 2009. To qualify for free cover, schemes must start by 30.09.2009. Terms and Conditions apply.