All Healthcare and wellbeing articles
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ArticleChronic condition benefits usage rises 142% year-on-year
The usage of chronic condition benefits rose by 142% year-on-year in 2025, according to research by Healix Health.
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ArticleNational Sickie Day ranked fourth highest for absences in 2025
Staff named Jack, Amy, Mike, Mark and Christopher were most likely to call in sick, according to data from BrightHR.
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ArticleIncreased employer pension contributions top 2026 benefits wishlist for 31%
Nearly a third (31%) of employees ranked increased employer pension contributions as the most important perk for their 2026 benefits packages, according to research by Epassi UK.
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Case StudiesPodcast: Myerson Solicitors’ employee ownership culture shapes benefits proposition
Myerson Solicitors has positioned benefits as central to its employee proposition, using its Bee Well initiative to support financial, mental and physical wellbeing alongside work-life balance and career development.
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ArticleScientist’s tribunal case over Christmas party exclusion dismissed
A consultant ecologist who was left off the guest list for her employer’s Christmas gathering has lost her discrimination case.
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Article55% of employers have difficulties due to rising costs of employee absence or disability
More than half of UK organisations (55%) have reported experiencing difficulties due to the rising costs associated with employee absence or disability, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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ArticleHealth insurance claims rise to record level
Private medical insurers handled an unprecedented £4 billion in claims across individual and workplace policies in 2024, marking a 13% jump from the £3.57 billion paid out the previous year.
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Article58% of staff worked when ill during the past year
More than half (58%) of employees worked despite not feeling well enough to do so during the past year, according to research by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).
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OpinionJoanna Dodd: Taking a proactive approach to tackling staff sickness crisis
The number of sick days taken by British workers has risen to the highest level in more than 15 years, with nearly half (41%) of employers reporting an increase in stress-related absences.
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ArticleOfsted inspector wins appeal after dismissal following cancer treatment
A former Ofsted inspector who was dismissed months after returning from cancer treatment has succeeded in overturning the original ruling against her at the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
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ArticleGovernment to expand WorkWell health service across England
The government is to roll out a health and employment support service across England to help people with health conditions stay in, or return to, work.
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ArticleAsda scales back proposed sickness policy following union challenge
Asda has stepped back from proposed stricter rules on sickness absence, confirming to employees that it will not extend the period before absence records are reset.
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Case StudiesIVC Evidensia uses wellbeing benefits to support staff with physically demanding jobs
IVC Evidensia supports its employees with physically demanding jobs through a range of benefits designed to aid their wellbeing.
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AnalysisHow can employers support the wellbeing of staff in physically demanding jobs?
Employees may be based in a variety of locations, so physical wellbeing support should cater to all.
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Case StudiesUK Power Networks offers physical wellbeing support within health and safety culture
UK Power Networks supports its employees in physically demanding roles as part of its health and safety culture.
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ArticleTribunal finds LNER did not discriminate over ill-health benefit payments
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) did not unlawfully discriminate against four long‑serving train drivers when it declined to award them ill‑health benefits, an employment tribunal has found.
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Case StudiesThe benefits on offer at Atom Bank
The benefits offered by Atom Bank include enhanced family leave, a profit share bonus and car salary sacrifice scheme.
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ArticleUK Power Networks introduces health plan for 5,000 employees
Electricity distributor UK Power Networks has rolled out GP access, physiotherapy, and private diagnosis and treatment services to its more than 5,000 frontline staff.
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ArticlePhoebus Software launches employee wellbeing measures
Solihull-based servicing technology provider Phoebus Software has introduced wellbeing measures to support its employees as part of its people-first culture.
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AnalysisHow to determine the health of a workforce
Employee feedback and health benchmarking can help employers understand workforce wellbeing levels and implement targeted support strategies.