The Diocese of Bristol, via its arrangement with Interhealth, offers medicals to licensed clergy in the Diocese.
The offer of a Christian Ministry Medical is available to all licensed clergy (SSMs, OLMs and stipendiary ministers) for free as the scheme is funded by the generosity of an external charitable trust. It is also available to clergy spouses if they do not have access to private medical care through their employer.
Interhealth is a medical agency based in Waterloo, London, with specialist knowledge and experience of serving those involved in Christian ministry. The Christian Ministry Medical provides an opportunity for those in Christian Ministry to have a comprehensive medical check-up and is recommended to be undertaken at two year intervals. It involves a thorough 45 minute examination with one of Interhealth’s expert clinicians who is sympathetic to the demands and pressures of Christian ministry.
As well as a thorough clinical examination, individuals have the opportunity to chat through any concerns, personal or work related, on a completely confidential basis. It includes standard tests – and further tests at additional charge to the individual concerned if appropriate. InterHealth can report back to doctor/GP if requested.
Travel Expenses: Clergy are encouraged to claim any travel expenses incurred via their PCCs.
To make an appointment for a Christian Ministry Medical:
1. Call Interhealth on 020 7902 9000, quoting the Diocese of Bristol membership.
2. Email Revd Ian Tomkins, Diocesan Advisor for ministerial Support, to let him know you are taking up this service. Please contact Ian if you have any questions.
To find out more about the Christian Medical ministry, follow this link:
http://www.interhealth.org.uk/uk-churches-christian-ministry-medical.html
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