If you’re looking for a way to supercharge your employee benefits and enhance your team’s wellbeing, you might already have a secret weapon in your arsenal. This perk is often tucked away in your existing Group Private Health, or group risk products (such as Group Life Insurance, or Group Income Protection policies) and it’s time you shined a spotlight on it.
Virtual GPs give your employees the power to consult with a GP without the hassle of waiting rooms, travel, or long delays. And as our latest report found, a quarter of UK employees want you to offer it as a benefit. Here’s why virtual GP services are the must-promote benefit you never knew you had (or can easily get!).
The NHS is under immense strain – long waiting lists and a shortage of available appointments mean that timely healthcare is becoming a rare commodity. In 2022, the UK lost a staggering 186.5 million working days due to illness or injury, costing businesses a fortune in lost productivity.
The result? An overburdened healthcare system and employees struggling to get the care they need. This is where Virtual GP services come in, offering a lifeline to your workforce.
Through a simple smartphone app booking system, a video consultation with a qualified GP can often be arranged for the same day or within 24 hours – with no holding on the line to GP surgeries, which often have long waiting times.
Richard Noble
Senior Consultant, Employee Benefits
An Online GP service is like having a doctor in your pocket. Employees can book an appointment with a GP at a time that suits them, via a simple online app. They can use the service for consultations, fitness notes, and even prescriptions (new or repeat). Some digital doctors will even see employees’ children under the service, too.
Most Digital GPs offer services which include:
Our NHS is incredible, and it does the best it can with limited resources. But I always feel against the clock on my GP appointments – conscious that I’m holding up a waiting room full of other patients.
App-based GP services have become really popular, especially with business owners who want to look after their staff while minimising health-related absences. As a company director, I can make a personal recommendation for the quality of these services. Read more about my experience.
Andrew Jenkinson
Founder and CEO, Drewberry
Online GPs are a fab perk, especially for SMEs. And the best part? You probably already have it if you offer core benefits such as Group Health Insurance, Group Life Insurance or Group Critical Illness Cover.
Here are just some of the benefits of an online GP service for you and your employees:
The best part? Digital GP services are often part of your existing Corporate Private Health, Death In Service, or Group Income Protection packages. This means you can offer this perk at no extra cost, making it a fantastic addition to your benefits lineup. If it’s included in your insurance, your employees can access these services without additional charges.
Even Drewberry Directors love the service, see what CEO Andrew had to say after his Virtual GP experience.
If you have Company Health Insurance (or other products such as Group Life Insurance or Group Critical Illness) chances are you have a Virtual GP tucked away as part of your policy.
Start by reviewing your insurance documents or employee benefits handbook for mentions of telemedicine or remote healthcare services. If you’re unsure, contact your insurance provider directly or give our experts a call on 02074425880.
Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) and wellness apps often include Virtual GP services, so it’s worth checking these resources as well.
Engage with employees through surveys to see if they’ve accessed these services and to gather insights on usage. Your employee benefits platform can also be a handy tool for your workforce to explore the specifics of your coverage.
Many of the best UK insurers now offer a wealth of additional services alongside their business health insurance, group life insurance, income protection and critical illness propositions.
Not only are these services free to use, employees don’t have to make a claim to access them. They are there to provide added support and help individuals before they get to the point of needing to make a claim.
Nadeem Farid
Head Of Health & Wellbeing Benefits
Virtual GP UK services are revolutionising how employees access healthcare. They offer a convenient, efficient, and often free solution that can significantly enhance your employee benefits package. Promoting this service can lead to healthier, happier, and more productive employees.
But setting up and maintaining your perks requires a decent bit of admin, so it quickly becomes time consuming. We do the heavy lifting for you, giving you more time to focus on what matters.
We live and breathe employee benefits, doing this day in-day out for businesses just like yours. Looking at the bigger picture, we get to know your unique workforce and benchmark your offering against competitors.
Best of all? We have access to the most competitive rates on the market for core benefits such as Group Life Insurance, Group Health Insurance, and Group Critical Illness Cover. Give us a call on 02074425880 or email help@drewberry.co.uk.
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