UK Dentistry in 2025: Crisis, Consequences, and the Corporate Solution
The UK’s dental care system is under significant strain. Once a pillar of the NHS, dental care has increasingly become a flashpoint for public frustration and political debate. Long waiting lists, shrinking NHS availability, and surging private fees are leaving millions without access to essential dental treatment. Against this backdrop, corporate dental insurance is emerging […]
How Employers Can Champion Mental Health
As Mental Health Awareness Week approaches (12th–18th May), employers have a unique opportunity to reflect on how they support staff wellbeing—and how they can go further. In a world of hybrid working, economic pressures, and rising stress levels, mental health isn’t a ‘nice-to-have’—it’s a business essential. Below are some ideas around how employers can go […]
Why Financial Wellbeing Matters
As we gear up for Talk Money Week (4th – 8th November), it’s the perfect time to think about how we handle our money and the conversations we have about it. Talk Money Week is a government initiative and provides an opportunity for everyone to get involved with events and activities across the UK, which […]
How employers can provide support Men’s Health
During the month of June Men’s Health Week has taken place, which gives us an opportunity to focus on the unique health challenges men face. Men’s Health Week encourages awareness, early detection, and treatment of health issues while promoting a well-rounded approach to wellness. Employers can play a crucial role by supporting the health and […]
Time to Talk Day 2024: Let’s Chat About Mental Health at Work
As we get ready to say goodbye to January, there’s something important coming up on the 1st February. ‘Time to Talk Day’ is a day dedicated to breaking the silence around mental health, and this year, individuals and organisations around the world will come together to encourage open conversations and promoting support networks. Now, let’s […]
Promoting Men’s Health at Work
Gents of all ages are wearing their moustaches with pride, which confirms Movember is in full swing!! This is recognised as Men’s Health Awareness Month and whilst I’m not partaking in growing a ‘Mo’ this year, it’s definitely a good time to address men’s health in the workplace. Employers can play a significant role in […]
The strong link between financial anxiety and mental health
It is Mental Health Awareness week this week, with a specific focus on Anxiety. We all feel anxious at times, which is not surprising given the uncertain world we find ourselves living in. If it is not a global pandemic, or talk of world war 3, then it is the cost of living crisis. I […]
Reproductive health – Support for employees
Reproductive health support has been growing in popularity as an employee benefit in the UK. The uncertainty surrounding such issues can be a major cause of stress both physically and mentally for employees. NHS waiting lists for investigation and treatment are long and growing. Many employees do not feel comfortable disclosing that they are undergoing […]
Cost of living crisis – how can employers help?
The cost of living crisis is having an impact on all of us and with energy prices soaring and winter looming, lots of people are genuinely worried about how they are going to afford to heat their homes and put food on the table. I have seen lots of articles recently with examples of how […]
Menopause Workplace Support
I have had a number of conversations with clients recently on the subject of menopause support. Unfortunately Private Medical Insurance (PMI) policies do not provide cover for menopause as this is categorised as the bodies’ natural aging process. However, one of the top PMI providers now offer a standalone a Menopause plan which can be […]
