MHS believes that early community engagement can bring about tailored social outcomes – we commit to a social value model that:
Career advice including mentoring, mock interviews, CV advice and careers guidance
Fair pay, participation and progression, voice, and autonomy
Inclusive and accessible recruitment practices; development practices and retention focussed activities
Investment in the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our workforce, especially in the context of COVID-19. We have made the Mental Health at Work Commitment and support the 6 standards
Where possible, local employment opportunities as well as access to on-the-job training for all staff members.
Educational attainment relevant to the project, including training schemes that address skill gaps and result in recognised qualifications
A positive approach to organisational learning and continuous improvement, as well as supporting Apprenticeship opportunities
1. Supports our employees and associates by providing:
2. Providing data integrity
Provides data integrity through the annual completion of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit each year and has led us to achieving our Cyber Essentials certification.
Reduce the running costs of our offices, and promote a 'work from home' philosophy
Provide employment within an environmentally friendly and healthy surrounding.
Avoid ‘greenfield’ sites where the use of redevelopment land is feasible.
Reduce our emissions of CO2 and other gases which could affect climate change.
Reduce our dependence on non-renewable resources and to purchase, wherever possible, sustainable and reusable products that are sourced locally, and
Minimise waste by promoting the re-use, repurposing, and recycling of materials.
Avoid the use of potentially toxic and environmentally damaging materials and processes.
Create a workforce that respects the environment and is fully involved in its protection.
To ensure staff members are involved in measuring the company’s environmental performance and reducing our carbon footprint.
3. Commitment to net zero
In addition to our target to have net zero emissions by 2050 our policy and model regarding the environment is to enable MHS to:
Our Community
Hesketh Bank AFC
In keeping with our mission of empowering all girl/women in sports, when the secretary of Hesketh Bank AFC under 11’s team appealed for sponsorship, we jumped at the chance to help this new team. We started by providing refreshments for the parents, volunteers and visitors to each home match, raffle prizes for fund raisers and we have enabled a team building day for the girls at Wigan’s Ninja Warrior venue, fostering community spirit and youth development.
We continue to support the girls with match kit and training kit sponsorship for the coming 2025/26 season, along with more team building activities.
ELHT&Me Charity T Shirt Sponsorship Initiative
As a proud partner of East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust through its official charity, ELHT&Me, we are excited to support community engagement and fundraising efforts that directly benefit patient care and wellbeing across East Lancashire. We are contributing to the visibility and success of ELHT&Me’s fundraising events by sponsoring branded t-shirts worn by fundraisers and supporters. These t-shirts have been prominently featured at a variety of community events, including charity runs, awareness walks, hospital open days and local festivals.
Let’s Grow Preston
Lets Grow Preston is an environmental charity working in Preston, Lancashire that helps local communities brighten up their areas and greenspaces through gardening to improve wellbeing. Let's Grow Preston runs three community gardens based in Preston Lancashire, promoting physical and mental well-being through volunteering in horticulture. We were delighted to donate to this charity.
Nightsafe
Nightsafe are a local Charity set up in 1990 by a group of local people, with the aim of alleviating the plight of homeless and vulnerably housed young people within the borough of Blackburn with Darwen and surrounding areas. The Nightsafe charity works with young people who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness and will provide accommodation, day centres with information, advice and guidance. They also help with emergency needs and empower our young people to play a positive part in their local community.
After reading a post on LinkedIn we engaged with one of Nightsafe’s Board of trustees to learn more about the charity and are now on board as a Hero Patron, donating to Nightsafe to ensure the charity can continue to offer its services to those young people at risk of homelessness.
Work Experience Opportunities
The well being of our employees is essential to our success. We have implemented a range of initiatives designed to promote a supportive and healthy workplace, including:
Volunteering: Our employees contributed to community projects, including health awareness campaigns and local support services.
Mental Health Support: Access to counseling and wellness programs.
Flexible Work Policies: Promoting work-life balance through hybrid and flexible schedules.
Professional Development: Mentorship and continuous learning opportunities.
Health & Well-being Activities: Fitness programs, mindfulness sessions and health screenings.
Living Waters Storehouse Foodbank
The foodbank is run by volunteers mainly from Living Waters Church and the food is donated by most of the churches in Chorley, supermarkets, businesses, school and various groups and individuals.
We supported LW Storehouse Foodbank, a vital foodbank in Chorley, by contributing to their emergency food distribution efforts. This initiative ensures that individuals in crisis receive essential food supplies and access to additional support services.
Euxton Girls FC
Euxton Girls is a girls only football club who train girls from age 5 in their development squad, up to girls aged 18.
We proudly sponsored the under 16 West team for the 2024/25 season, reinforcing our commitment to empowering young women in sports.
Prior to the 2023/24 football season the Multihealth Specialist Group proactively responded to an appeal for a match kit sponsor for the Euxton Girls FC U16 West football team. The intention has been that the girls would proudly wear the kit on matchdays for the forthcoming season & beyond.
The Great Aggi Pubcrawl
The Great Aggi Pub Crawl, a spirited charity event organised by two local lads from Adlington, continues to make a meaningful impact in our community. This annual fundraiser supports Lancashire Mind, raising essential funds to promote better mental health across the region. We’re proud to highlight and support grassroots initiatives like this that bring people together for a great cause.
MedEquip4Kids Shimmer Ball
Each year, Integrated Health Projects (IHP) host the Shimmer Ball in November, raising essential funds for MedEquip4Kids.
Each year, the event raises funds for essential medical equipment and resources to improve children’s health. Since 2009, IHP have raised a total £543,435.00 for the charity through various successful events and support from supply chain partners. Funds will be spread across LSCFT schemes in the Northwest.
We were proud sponsors of the event, supporting a night dedicated to making a meaningful difference in children's healthcare.
Chorley Help the Homeless
Chorley Help the Homeless are a small independent local charity working hard to support those at risk of, or affected by, being homeless in the Borough of Chorley. They are a community café, food bank, advice and support service. Here at MultiHealth were happy to donate to this local charity.
Blue Skies Hospitals Fund
Our continued support aids patient care and medical research at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, enhancing healthcare services across the Fylde Coast.
