Ultrasis Plc Regulatory News (ULT)

18 Feb 2005 07:02

Ultrasis PLC18 February 2005 Ultrasis PLC Ultrasis helps bring relief to Kent County Council Ultrasis, the London based interactive health care company is pleased toannounce that Kent County Council has placed an order for the provision ofUltrasis' interactive online support programme. Designed to help staff copewith the demands of modern living including recognising sources of pressure inlife and improving personal work life balance. KCC Cabinet Member for Resources Kevin Lynes said: "We experience differentpressures every day. Often, these motivate us and help us perform well, butsometimes we can feel there is too much pressure and this can have an effect onour health and general wellbeing. This online programme, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, is another way we are supporting staff inlooking after their health and wellbeing." Staff can learn simple techniques tomanage their time and demands more effectively and help them relax more, theprogramme offers a wide range of fact sheets, including reference to additionalsupport material. KCC's Chief Executive, Mike Pitt, added: "KCC is committed to making the councila great place to work and the health and wellbeing of staff is a top priority."Maintaining our position as an 'Excellent' council relies on the passion,commitment and quality of our staff. This initiative and others, such as freehealth checks for staff, flexible working hours and development and trainingopportunities, contribute to a healthy and competent workforce who can deliverexcellent services to the people of Kent." Graham Lewis, Ultrasis CEO, welcomed the announcement. He said, "We aredelighted to welcome Kent County Council to the growing family of organisationsthat is using our products to support their staff. The Relief Series is designedto help people cope with the stresses and strains of normal day to day life nomatter where they result from. We are finding that more and more enlightenedemployers are taking a similar attitude." EnquiriesUltrasis PlcCharlie Martin, Executive Director0207 566 3900 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange