A Very Special NHS Key-workers £150 SpaSeekers Voucher Giveaway

If there is one group of people who we are all completely and utterly indebted to after the last year and a half it is the NHS keyworkers that have worked tirelessly to save lives and reduce the impact of the devastating Covid-19 pandemic. Seriously, without these genuine heroes working around the clock we would hate to imagine how much worse things could have gotten.

Winzum was built upon a desire to uphold genuine community values [Winzum core brand objectives], so it was impossible for us not to try and give back to the NHS keyworkers that have done (and continue to do) so much for everybody in the UK. As a result we have decided to run a giveaway exclusively aimed at NHS doctors, nurses and other staff – we all owe you a serious amount!

The intensity of hospital work is huge in normal times, let alone during a global pandemic. After a bit of thought Winzum decided that a great giveaway prize would revolve around a spa day, perhaps one of the most relaxing things you can do these days. As a result we got our hands on a £150 SpaSeekers [https://www.spaseekers.com] voucher that can be used at a variety of different locations all across the UK.

Spa days can encompass so many different things, from hot saunas to relaxing massages, all the way through to yoga classes and various beauty procedures. Whatever you choose to do at a modern spa day, you can rest assured that the experience will be fundamentally nourishing, calming and revitalizing. It’s what makes it the perfect gift for all of the NHS heroes out there.

So, do you know an NHS worker who has been working tirelessly over the last year and a half? If so we implore you to tag them on our Facebook or Instagram giveaway post, making sure to say exactly why you appreciate their hard work so much. We really want this to become a way for these heroes to see exactly how much they are appreciated, and it all starts with their friends. Moreover, one lucky person tagged will also win a £150 spa day voucher (after presenting proof of their NHS worker status) – what are you waiting for?

What is included in this exclusive £150 SpaSeekers voucher giveaway for NHS keyworkers?

The basic premise of this Winzum giveaway prize is quite self-explanatory – it basically says it on the tin! NHS keyworkers entered into our raffle will get the chance to get their paws on a £150 SpaSeekers voucher, something that can be used at a huge range of well over 500 different spas up and down the UK.

SpaSeekers have been going since all the way back in 1989, where a family simply looking for a health-orientated spa had such trouble that they decided to start their own spa catalogue service. Right from the very beginning the SpaSeekers family team operated with a strict free booking policy, emphasis on telephone advice and first-hand guidance in order to match customers with the exact spa that they are after.

Of course, back in those early days the SpaSeekers catalogue included a couple dozen different spas at the very most, however nowadays there are hundreds to choose from. They certainly haven’t compromised on their founding values, however, because each spa on the SpaSeekers website is very well described, with listings that explain exactly what is available there, as well as the general atmosphere.

Entering your NHS keyworker friend into this Winzum giveaway means that they could walk away with a £150 SpaSeeker voucher that can be used on anything they have on the site. There is so much choice available, and all of it comes with a really helpful amount of information too. Here are a few of the quality spas that lucky winners could have £150 to spend on:

1. MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel: Located in the beautiful and historically fascinating city of Bath, the MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel contains a wealth of majestic facilities in a place that just oozes heritage. With over 130 bespoke bedrooms as well as spa facilities that range from a gym, Jacuzzi and thermal suite all the way through to a couple of swimming pools, this spa looks to have everything one might need! Exploring the Ancient Roman baths in the city is an added extra.

2. Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club: Despite being only 30 minutes outside of London, the Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club is the perfect bolthole for a bit of serene relaxation and quietude. Set on acres of perfectly kept grounds, this spa is incredibly well equipped, with three state-of-the-art treatment rooms as well as a couple of gyms and even a golf course. What more do you want?

3. St Micheals Resort: One great thing about SpaSeeker is that they combine the worlds of affordability with complete luxury, and St Michaels Resort in Falmouth is definitely in the latter category. This elegant spa sits right on the coast and absolutely exudes tranquillity, as well as a genuine classiness. It also boasts special spa facilities you won’t be able to find everywhere, such as a 21 seats hydrotherapy pool. Imagine helping an NHS keyworker win a spa trip here – you best get commenting!

To all of the NHS heroes: We are forever grateful

All of the UK’s keyworkers have put in an absolute shift over the course of this Covid-19 pandemic, and a massive thank you is deserved for each and every one of them. With that being said, however, the impact on our NHS heroes has been by far the largest, and we simply have to be forever grateful for these wonderful souls who put their life on the line time and time again.

During the worst points of the last year and a half hospitals would have been an utterly devastating place to be, let alone for shifts of well over 10 hours at a time. The harsh reality is that without the nurses, doctors, ambulance paramedics and administrative staff doing God’s work on the ground tens of thousands more people would have perished.

And here’s the thing: our NHS heroes consistently did all of this with a frankly embarrassing and completely unacceptable level of support from the government. In the beginning PPE shortages led to nurses and doctors either reusing old PPE or fashioning their own, something that was easily avoidable and resulted in needless extra infections and deaths.

Not only this, but after a gruelling year the government poured more salt on the wound by outright denying a £500 “thank you” bonus for all health and social care in England. This went against the example of other home nations such as Scotland and Wales, exemplifying the on-going callousness emanating from Westminster. To add insult to injury a 1% pay rise for NHS staff was triumphantly announced back in April – a pathetic increase that only just covers the cost of inflation.

Let’s be honest: the government have completely and utterly failed our NHS heroes over the course of this pandemic. It is, therefore, down to all of us to make all NHS workers feel as appreciated and loved as possible. It is why we decided to run this £150 SpaSeeker voucher giveaway – get tagging your NHS keyworker friends on either the Facebook or Instagram post and tell them exactly why you think they deserve to win.

Covid-19 and the immense strain on the NHS

After years of cuts and the privatization of various sectors, the NHS was already on weak footing when 2020 rolled around. As a result the impending Covid-19 pandemic threatened to completely wreck the health service, and at the peak of both waves of the virus this was seriously close to happening.

A gigantic effort was made to guarantee NHS hospitals could cope with the constant influx of Covid-19 patients, but this then meant that millions of scheduled medical procedures and screening tests had to be shelved. Over one million women are said to have missed vital breast cancer screening sessions, for example, and BMA estimates 3.37 million fewer elective procedures between April 2020 and March 2021.

By far the worst thing about the immense strain on the NHS is the fact that so many keyworkers quite literally ended up putting their life on the line in order to help people. It is hard to find an exact statistic, but almost a thousand frontline workers are thought to have died from Covid-19 complications, many of them because of a distinct lack of adequate PPE.

The mental toll of all of this on frontline NHS workers is also catastrophic, and we really do have to say that these are the bravest people in the world. Winzum extends our most deeply heartfelt gratitude for all NHS heroes, and hopefully a £150 SpaSeeker voucher can go some way in showing this. Tag an NHS worker friend in the comments on our Facebook or Instagram posts and give them a shot at this wonderful prize!

Spa days: The most relaxing things ever?

It truly is difficult to think of many things more relaxing than an exquisitely peaceful spa experience, which is why we thought a £150 SpaSeeker voucher would be the perfect gift for a hardworking NHS key worker. The modern idea of a spa has been around since the Ancient Romans, as this fascinating civilisation pioneered the use of hot baths for physical, mental and spiritual rejuvenation.

By the 21st century the spa experience has been boosted by various pieces of new technology, with there being so many different options in spas these days. Here are a few spa activities that make spa days so incredibly relaxing:

Sauna: A hot sauna experience is a perfect physical detox, with the benefits including an increased metabolism, weight loss, better blood circulation and often a reduced feeling of stress. Going to a spa is one of the only ways to get the sauna experience too unless you’re very rich, a perfect example of their importance. Massage room: There are so many different massage varieties out there these days, and whatever is your chosen style, the end result is always one of supreme serenity. Sure, you can get massages from home, but they’re never going to be as good as a professional spa massage experience.

Facial routines: Another thing that is very hard to properly replicate from home are the facial routines offered at most spas, which encompass a range of different procedures and products aimed at rehydrating your skin. These are offered at most spas on the SpaSeekers site, so a facial routine could well be covered by our £150 SpaSeeker voucher giveaway.

How to enter the Winzum NHS keyworkers £150 SpaSeeker voucher giveaway

As with all of our Winzum online competitions, entering the £150 SpaSeeker voucher giveaway is incredibly simple. However, as you might have seen from the introduction, there is a slight twist in the tale this time around. The first thing is that this competition is open to NHS keyworkers only, so we will contact you or your friend for proof if they end up winning.

The second thing is that we really want to give something back to the countless NHS keyworkers out there, and we thought a great way to do this would be to encourage you lovely lot to tag your NHS worker friends in the comments of our Facebook and Instagram post.

Tagging them will automatically enter them into the draw, and explaining why you think they deserve a £150 SpaSeeker voucher would be a wonderfully uplifting thing to read after such a difficult year and a half. Let’s all give something back to the people who need it most!