Health Shield Friendly Society Ltd

Are you heading away with the kids over the summer holidays? Our blog looks at how you can stay 'sun-safe' and how you can protect you and your family whilst still enjoying the good weather. http://ow.ly/jdEz30l5NBS

Absence costs UK employers around £400 per employee per year, our health screening benefit starts at just £35 which could help keep your staff healthy and identify any issues before time off is needed. http://ow.ly/aHPB30l5Tn5

As an employer it's important to take the necessary steps to help improve your team's mental health and detect any warning signs before they progress. We have some great resources available to quickly get you up to speed with everything you need to know. http://ow.ly/JMHE30l5KNo

Voting will officially close today for the Health Insurance Awards 2018. Don’t forget to cast your vote – it could make all the difference! http://ow.ly/mYUM50i1xM7

EMPLOYEES – it’s time to have your say!
Does your company do enough to support mental health and wellbeing? From 24/7 Counselling Helplines, Employee Assistance Programmes, Health Cash Plans and mental health apps, comment below on what services you’d like your company to implement to help you look after your mental wellbeing more efficiently in the workplace. #thriveatwork http://ow.ly/RHi450i1xlX

By investing in mental wellbeing in the workplace it can help make the world of difference to the motivation and engagement of your clients’ employees. That’s why we launched our new app, Thrive – designed to help your clients’ employees stay mentally well at work. We hope you agree and that we can count on your vote at the Health Insurance Awards 2018! http://ow.ly/NSYS50i1xLL

Just 3 in 10 UK employees feel that their employer provides enough mental health support. Do you feel supported enough by your employer or could they do more? We want to know – leave your comments below. http://ow.ly/M7vm50hQKKe

Do you find that more and more work gets piled up on your desk not allowing you to ever catch up and then it affects your productivity?
When everything gets overwhelming does it stop you from being able to #thriveatwork or do you find you thrive under pressure and become more productive?
We want to know what works for you – leave your comments below. http://ow.ly/XJ9T50hXUjE

At times when you are struggling with mental health issues, such as stress, anxiety or depression, do you find that it stops you from thriving at work and performing to the best of your ability? #thriveatwork

Please note we are closed this afternoon for staff training and will re-open tomorrow at 8am on 20th July 2018. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. In the meantime, you can visit our website for useful information, make a claim through your member’s area or log an enquiry which we will respond to on our return. http://ow.ly/pNkQ30l1iUn

Only a couple of weeks to go until voting closes for the 2018 Health Insurance Awards – we’d love to have your vote. http://ow.ly/o8VO50hXUpX

With so many distractions affecting our day-to-day lives, what is it that prevents you from thriving at work? Whether it’s expectations to answer emails outside of work, back-to-back meetings, unrealistic deadlines, or long hours with limited breaks, we want to hear your thoughts – comment below. #thriveatwork http://ow.ly/P7Qb50hXTYM

Are you aware that 12.5 million working days were lost to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2016/17?
How does your business deal with high levels of sickness absence and what benefits do you have in place to look after employee mental wellbeing? #thriveatwork http://ow.ly/VCLp50hVQ44

We want to know what would help you to #thriveatwork. As an employee, if your employer proactively supported your mental wellbeing, how would it help you?

Poor communication can be a significant cause of stress and can negatively affect staff wellbeing and engagement. By ensuring employers speak regularly with team members about issues that might be causing them stress, it will help to normalise conversations about mental health and promote positive attitudes.
Do you feel comfortable enough to share any issues you are struggling with? Tell us your thoughts below. http://ow.ly/GnG650hQKMi

Mental health is an issue your organisation can’t afford to ignore. With 560,000 workers suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety, it’s time you put mental wellbeing at the forefront of your business #thriveatwork http://ow.ly/M7vm50hQKKe

Our on-site risk assessments can help your clients monitor working practices and environments to help comply with Health & Safety legislation. We hope that’s a good enough reason to get your vote at the Health Insurance Awards 2018! http://ow.ly/Woiv30kIRfV

Supporting employees when they need it most – it’s what we’re all about. We’ve expanded our wellbeing offer with the addition of our new app, Thrive. Find out how it could help your business transform its approach to mental wellness. http://ow.ly/69rV30k3PaC

According to the Health and Safety Executive, there is around 560,000 workers suffering from work-related stress, anxiety or depression so it's important that employers are taking the necessary steps to help improve their teams' mental health. Is your company doing enough? http://ow.ly/kXCP30klGFd

We've always had more out of this policy than what we've paid in. If you use it it's well worth the money. Online claims are straightforward.

This has been great to have. Paid for by my employer and has helped me financially cover costs of physio and specialist consultation. Very easy to claim �

Sounds great

Membership has been very worth while to me, with a range of benefits that have been very useful. I have called your helpline number on a few occasions for advice and staff are always very friendly and helpful!

Sorry to say that I've had Healthshield since 1966. Always easy to use. Friendly staff and the new online claims procedure is invaluable when wanting a bill paid . Would always recommend Healthshield over other cash plan providers

Always used to be good but it's going downhill fast. For example I had a recent claim returned and one of the things asked for in the accompanying letter is proof that prescription glasses have been supplied.

This is after sending in a receipt stating that it is for the glasses and the prescription they were made to is on the receipt. What the hell do they want me to do, send in the actual glasses?

When my outstanding claims are settled i'm leaving.

I've been a member for many years and I'm sorry to see what used to be a good thing become so rubbish.