Health Assured: Wellbeing support for Archery GB members

As a member of Archery GB you’re entitled to support with a range of wellbeing issues, including mental health, bereavement support and debt counselling, through our wellbeing partner, Health Assured.

Not only that, but you can take advantage of some incredible discounts from major retailers and attractions through Health Assured’s benefits partner, Bright Exchange.

Archery GB members, partners and dependents can access this award-winning Assistance Programme from Health Assured – the UK and Ireland’s leading wellbeing provider.

The programme launches this October, so read on for an overview of what you’re entitled to and how to sign up.

What is an Assistance Programme?

An Assistance Programme is a confidential service that provides support and guidance with any personal or professional problems that may affect your overall health and wellbeing. As well as a helpline, you’ll have access to an app that contains wellbeing trackers, workouts, recipes, articles, videos and podcasts all aimed at boosting mental health and raising awareness of common issues. Relax with a soundscape breathing exercise and guided meditations or track your sleep and water intake. Perfect not just for improving your archery but also for boosting your overall health.

Who can access it?

Archery GB members, their spouses/partners and children (aged 16 to 24 in full time education and living in the same household, including those who study away from home during term time) can access the programme.

What support will I receive?

1. Home life support: If you’re having trouble balancing your budgets, debt, or civil disputes, Health Assured have expert advisors to offer the support you need
2. Wellbeing resources: Self-help tools including modules, factsheets, and invaluable video guides
3. Health calendar: The health calendar raises awareness of different health concerns each month, awareness days, and how to prevent issues from arising. Ideal for volunteers or anyone wanting to support someone by learning more about different health concerns
4. Work-life assistance: Work-life advice is dedicated to supporting you through professional issues, whether it be returning to work or coping with change
5. 4-week health plans: Plans are designed to support your health goals, whether that be eating healthier, quitting smoking, sleeping better, or coping with pressure
6. Wellbeing videos: BrightTV Powered by Health Assured is a monthly series, featuring well-known personalities talking about their personal experiences with mental health
7. Mini health checks: How are you feeling today? Take a minute to check in with yourself by using the health checks to assess and support your health and mental wellbeing
8. Wisdom app: Wisdom is your guide to health and mental wellbeing. The app is designed to help track your wellness and improve your mental health
9. Physical and emotional health: The app has a range of resources aimed to support you both physically and emotionally, from managing anxiety to simple breathing techniques

How do I access Health Assured?

This benefit will be available from 1 October 2024. Download the Wisdom App from the app store. Login to the membership area of the Archery GB website and download your access code from the Member Benefits section on the lefthand side of the screen. Open the app and, when prompted, enter your code and follow the onscreen set up instructions.

To access support over the phone, call the 24-hour confidential helpline on 0800 028 0199.

How do I access Bright Exchange to take advantage of discounts and special offers?

Login to the Wisdom app and click on Bright Exchange on the Homepage. You’ll be prompted to enter an email address and password. Use the same login details as you used to set up the Wisdom app.

This member benefit is part of our new membership offer so we'll be uploading the access code from the start of October. Until then, visit this page for useful information and links to mental health resources.