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About Westfield Health

Westfield Health is a leading provider of workplace wellbeing solutions, specializing in health cash plans and tailored services to enhance employees' mental, physical, and financial health. Established in 1919 as the Sheffield Hospitals Council, it has evolved into a pioneer in the health and wellbeing sector

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Year Founded
1919
Headquarters
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Company Size
201–500

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Overview

Westfield Health provides health cash plans and wellbeing programs designed to help employers support their workforce's physical and mental health. Their core offering reimburses employees for everyday health costs while providing access to various wellbeing services. It's designed to complement NHS services, not replace comprehensive private medical insurance.

Best For

Small to medium businesses seeking affordable, accessible health benefits.

Pricing

Starting from £6.52 per employee per month. Pricing packges vary for small businesses and corporates (200+ employees).

Customers

Over 8,000 employers in the UK including Corela, Fellowes, Sofology and O'Kane Group.

Pros
Flexible plan options
Their tiered approach allows businesses to select appropriate coverage levels, with the ability to mix and match benefits to create tailored packages.
Focus on preventative care
Outstanding customer service
Cons
Limited global coverage
Primarily UK-focused, making it less suitable for multinational companies needing consistent global benefits.
Fewer wellness integrations
Limited integration with popular fitness trackers and wellness apps compared to some competitors.
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Key Features & Benefits

Mental Health Support

What It Does

Provides access to counselling services, 24/7 helplines, and mental health resources.

Why It Matters

With mental health issues being a leading cause of workplace absence, this comprehensive support helps employees address problems before they escalate, potentially saving businesses thousands in lost productivity.

Hospital Support

What It Does

Offers financial benefits for hospital stays, including cash payments for each night spent as an inpatient.

Why It Matters

This provides additional security during challenging times, helping to offset the indirect costs of hospitalisation that standard insurance doesn't cover, such as childcare or transportation for family members.

Virtual GP Service

What It Does

Provides unlimited access to GP consultations via phone or video, typically available 24/7.

Why It Matters

Enables employees to seek medical advice without taking time off work, increasing productivity while ensuring health issues are addressed promptly. 

Wellbeing Personal Assistant

What It Does

Offers personalised support for various life challenges, from finding childcare to eldercare advice.

Why It Matters

This unique service addresses the whole-life needs of employees, recognising that personal challenges impact workplace performance.

Implementation & Support

Setup Process

The implementation process is straightforward, with Westfield providing communication materials and support. 

Technical Requirements

Minimal technical requirements make implementation accessible for organisations of all sizes. The system works primarily through their online portal and optional mobile app, requiring no specialised software installation or IT infrastructure.

Support Options

Support is primarily UK-based through phone, email, and online chat during business hours. 


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Description

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Key Features
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Westfield Health

Westfield Health is a leading provider of workplace wellbeing solutions, specializing in health cash plans and tailored services to enhance employees' mental, physical, and financial health.

Small to medium businesses seeking affordable, accessible health benefits.

Starting from £6.52 per employee per month. Pricing packges vary for small businesses and corporates (200+ employees).

Over 8,000 employers in the UK including Corela, Fellowes, Sofology and O'Kane Group.

  • ·  Mental Health Support
  • ·  Hospital Support
  • ·  Virtual GP Service
  • ·  Wellbeing Personal Assistant
Benenden Health

Access to affordable healthcare services plus everyday wellbeing support, rewards and discounts.

Small to medium-sized UK businesses seeking affordable healthcare benefits

Pricing starts at £15.50 per employee per month.

Supports over 870,000+ members and over 1,200 businesses. Customers include easyJet, Parcel Force and Hastings Direct

  • ·  24/7 GP Helpline
  • ·  Mental Health Support
  • ·  Fast-Track Diagnosis
  • ·  Physiotherapy & Recovery
BHSF

BHSF is a prominent provider of health cash plans to nearly 6,000 public and private sector businesses across the UK.

SMEs and mid-sized businesses in the UK

Employer-funded plans start from £5.50 per employee per month

Supports over 5,000 companies, including Trident Group, Birmingham City Council and Carlsberg

  • ·  BHSF Connect App
  • ·  24/7 Mental Health Support
  • ·  Occupational Health Services
  • ·  Financial Wellbeing Tools
Health Shield

Health Shield is a leading provider in the health cash plan sector, ranking as the second-largest in terms of paid-for corporate memberships.

Small and Mid-market companies.

Not listed on their website but offers 4 package options: Select, Tailored, Flexible and Corporate.

Over 400,000 customers, including Fujitsu, West Midlands Railway and ISIO.

  • ·  Health Cash Plan Reimbursement
  • ·  Online and Mobile Claims
  • ·  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • ·  Health Screening
Medicash

Offering low-cost, no-fuss health cash plans that are supported via a range of digital tools that protect your ongoing health both at home and at work.

Small to medium-sized businesses looking for affordable health cash plans

Starting at £4.65 per employee per month, with a variety of policies available.

Over 600,000 policy holders with customers including Timpson and Matalan

  • ·  My Medicash App
  • ·  Health Screenings
  • ·  Mental Health Support
  • ·  Tailored Plans 
Simplyhealth

Access to dental treatments, visits to the optician, complementary therapies and much more.

Mid-market and enterprise businesses looking to support their employees with access to affordable healthcare

It depends on business size and health cover package. Contact Simply Health for a quote.

Covers 2.5 million members and 12,000 businesses, including Arnold Clark

  • ·  Online Health Assessment
  • ·  On-Demand Healthcare
  • ·  Digital Claims Process
  • ·  Cashback on Everyday Health Expenses