2023: Wellbeing’s biggest test?
As the UK economy totters into recession, 2023 is set to be a tough year for employers and employees alike. But, with memories of the pandemic still fresh and talent hard to...
Healthcare
Ministers reject menopause leave trial
Ministers have rejected a suggestion from the Women and Equalities Committee to introduce "Menopause Leave" pilot programmes to support those going through the menopause. The proposal was published in the committee's Fourth...
MetLife UK appoints head of propositions
MetLife UK has appointed Justin Harper as head of propositions for the UK. Harper will drive the development of new propositions and be in charge of managing the product portfolios for employee...
Blake Allison profile: Financial reality check
Are we asking too much of our financial wellbeing solutions? Can a single solution solve all the various problems of the diverse range of personalities that make up every workforce in the...
Self-pay and insured medical admissions fall despite rising NHS waiting lists
Both self-pay and insured admissions fell in Q2 2022, despite growth in NHS waiting lists accelerating, according to figures from Broadstone. Self-pay admissions in Q2 2022 stood at 134 per cent of...
Ruth Taylor: We need to talk about intermittent explosive disorder (IED)
As humans it is perfectly normal to experience an array of emotions and behaviours. It would not be considered unusual if we, from time to time, become irritable, frustrated, or grumpy. ...
Growing demand for healthcare trusts helps Healix expand
Healix Health Services is opening a new office in Bristol, creating 50 new jobs in the area. The healthcare trust provider is expanding its front-line operations team after seeing “record growth” in...
Employees want benefits that cover the whole family – research
Around 8 in 10 employees would like their employer to extend benefits to the whole family, according to new data from Health Shield Friendly Society. The Society is urging support from employers...
Record year for AMII as Beneden Health becomes latest corporate member
Benenden Health has joined the trade body, the Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries. The York-based not-for-profit healthcare provider recently expanded its distribution to ensure it healthcare product is available to more...
Sustainable healthcare database launched
A new open access database has been launched which will monitor the environmental impact of different healthcare products and activities. The database is being developed by Dalhousie University and Brighton and Sussex...
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