New health plan service for Glasgow Chamber members

Employee absenteeism costs the average company over £400 per employee per year*. Combined with strict health and safety regulations, this has led to many financial obstacles for employers. Now more than ever, the need for adequate healthcare is on the rise, and Glasgow Chamber members can turn to The Chamber Primary Health Plan to help address these issues.

This innovative health cash plan can serve as an effective absence management and risk management tool for employers, as well as a valuable employee benefit. The Plan is underwritten and administered by Westfield Health – winner of “Best Health Insurance Provider” in the Guardian and Observer Consumer Finance Awards 2004, and “Best Healthcare Cash Plan Provider” in the 2004 Health Insurance Awards.

For as little as £1 per week, organisations can provide their employees with a quality healthcare plan to help them to look after their everyday health. In return for company-paid weekly premiums, the Plan provides eligible employees with cash benefits (up to set limits) towards a range of everyday healthcare including Optical, Dental and Chiropractic treatment, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Homeopathy and more.

In addition, the Plan’s MRI, CT & PET Scanning benefit provides access to some of the most advanced diagnostic screening technology available to help provide early intervention with health problems before they become chronic. Plus, its Employee Assistance Programme provides a 24-hour free and confidential counselling and advice service for a range of medical, legal and domestic issues which can attribute to some 13.5 million sick-days per year nationwide**.

What’s more, purchasing the Chamber Primary Health Plan for your employees† could benefit your organisation in a number of ways and may help:

• Reduce absenteeism and the costs associated with it
• Assist with staff recruitment/retention
• Lower risk of litigation
• Provide early intervention through diagnostic benefits
• Aid employees in coping with work-related and personal issues

For more information, please call Westfield’s new sales enquiry line on 0845 602 1629, email enquiries@westfield-health.org.uk or alternatively visit www.westfieldhealth.com/chamber

*     CBI: Room for Improvement, Absence and Labour Turnover Report 2004
**   Source: Health and Safety Executive 2003
†     Limitations & Exclusions apply. Please see General Terms & Conditions and Benefit Rules. To request a copy, please contact Westfield Health.