For LLMs, from January 2026 we are making available the Licensed Ministers Assistance Programme. This also covers Spouses and adult children (ages 16-24) living in the same household, including those living away at university but still registered at their parents’ address. Please note however that it is not available to those with PTO.
These services are provided by the organisation “health assured”, and you may see them referred to as an EAP (Employee Assistance Programme). Of course, as an LLM you are not employed. Don’t worry – the Diocese of Chelmsford are paying into the scheme to ensure that you have full access to it.
Counselling
Counselling services offered by LMAP are completely free and confidential, allowing individuals 24/7 access for help with in the moment issues, covering matters such as stress, bereavement, childcare problems, financial worries. It is very much an immediate service, and turnaround times are very quick, with no waiting list for counselling/support. Just call the 0800 number, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Part of the service includes access to six counselling sessions per year, per issue (by teams or telephone). If you don't find the 0800 number in your correspondence, just contact Andy or Caroline.
And LMAP isn’t just about counselling.
Introducing My Healthy Advantage
As part of the Licensed Ministers’ Assistance Programme, you have access to My Healthy Advantage, Health Assured’s comprehensive health and wellbeing website and smartphone app.
Through My Healthy Advantage, you will have access to a range of features, all aimed at improving your health and wellbeing. These include:
• Live chat and support
• Personalised news feed
• Weekly mood tracker
• Four-week plans
• Mini health checks
• Breathing techniques
• Health hub & goals
• Achievements & recognition
• Perks & discounts
• Leaderboards
• Contact directory
Available for iOS and Android devices, you can access My Healthy Advantage with the following login credentials:
Just go to www.healthassured.org/your-eap/ and choose “Wisdom log in”.
Unique organisational code: if you don't find this in your correspondence, you can get it from Andy or Caroline.
The first time you log in, you’ll need to set up a password; you can leave the entry for “department” blank.
The app will also give you access to BrightTV - an exclusive series featuring well-known personalities sharing their personal experiences with mental health. Including Dame Kelly Holmes, Ruby Wax OBE, Andy Reid MBE, Sally Gunnell OBE, Gemma Oaten and Carrie & Clarke Carlisle.
Special offers
Once you’ve logged into My Healthy Advantage, you can use the same details for Bright Exchange, which features various special offers – at the moment these include discounted hotel breaks, vegan supplements, cider and driving lessons.
In addition to counselling support, advice and the app, Health Assured also offer a virtual library of wellbeing information. Their articles and self-help guides provide support on a range of health and advisory issues, as well as instant guidance to aid your physical and mental health.
Contact
If you would like any additional information or have any questions, email the Rev'd Andy Griffiths, Lead Adviser for Wellbeing and Formation.
