Equipsme benefits
Equipsme plan benefits are backed and delivered by some of the biggest and most well-respected organisations in the healthcare field, so you really know that you and your team are in safe hands.
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Our Trusted Partners
24/7 GP access
Provided by Health Hero
If your employees can’t get an appointment with their NHS GP that suits their working hours, or if they need a second opinion, they can try our virtual GP service from Health Hero where appointments can be booked 24/7.
Most appointments are available within 24 hours, there’s no time limit on consultations. The Health Hero GPs can video call or look at images, issue prescriptions for members to buy themselves, and even write private open referral letters if the GP feels a specialist referral is appropriate. An open referral can then be submitted as part of a diagnosis or treatment claim for AXA Health to assess if covered or not.
The Health Hero virtual GPs can’t do physical examinations, test or scans. People can get advice on what to ask for, but will need to go back to their NHS GP for things like initial blood tests or diagnostic scans.
Physiotherapy sessions
Provided by AXA Health
MSK issues are one of the leading causes of sickness absence, and Equipsme plans all come with access to MSK specialists and physiotherapy sessions through AXA Health.
Members don’t always need a GP referral and can begin with an online or telephone assessment. If self-help solutions aren’t suitable and if their claim is eligible, AXA Health can then help them find a recognised physiotherapist for hands-on treatment.
Diagnosis
Provided by AXA Health
With diagnosis as part of their plan, your people have a fast track to help find out what’s wrong through AXA Health and their authorised network of specialists and hospitals.
If their claim is covered (i.e. not a pre-existing condition or otherwise excluded), they can see a consultant at a private hospital to help get the health tests, scans and answers they need, faster. That includes diagnosis for cases of suspected cancer up to the point that cancer is diagnosed.
Hospital Treatment
Provided by AXA Health
With treatment as part of their plan, members with eligible claims (i.e. not a pre-existing condition or otherwise excluded) are also covered for in-patient or day-patient treatment through AXA Health, including specialist consultations, surgery, hospital room charges, dressings and drugs.
Members also have access to the AXA Health approved network of hospitals and specialists, and they will settle bills that are covered directly. Our plans do not provide cover for the treatment of cancer, although we do include cover leading up to the diagnosis of cancer.
Health checks
Provided by Thriva
Prevention is sometimes better than the cure, so all Equipsme members over 18 have access to discounts off a range of Thriva at-home health tests, depending on what level of plan they have.
Tests include things like cholesterol and blood sugar levels, thyroid, lung, liver and kidney function, heart health, and even male and female hormones. The kits are easy to use, sent and returned by ordinary post, and the confidential results delivered within a few days.
Dental & Optical
Provided by AXA Health
Equipsme’s Dental and Optical cover is another add-on option for businesses that can be chosen for all employees. It includes up to £200 per plan year for dental check-ups, hygiene visits, x-rays, fillings, crowns and dentures, £100 per plan year towards optician fees and the cost of prescription glasses or lenses, and £25 per plan year towards eye tests.
If your employees choose to add their partner/spouse and/or children under 25 to their plan, each family member gets the same allowance FREE as well.
Stress Support EAP
Provided by Health Assured
Our confidential Stress support EAP from Health Assured is an add-on companies can choose for all employees if they don’t have existing mental-health support.
Health Assured are the UK’s largest EAP provider – and they do far more than just workplace stress. Qualified counsellors are on hand to talk about a wide range of things from relationship issues to debt, legal problems, generalised depression and anxiety.
24/7 Nurse helpline
Provided by AXA Health
The nurse support line from AXA Health is there for members 24/7, and is also staffed by other health professionals (not all available 24/7) including counsellors, midwives and pharmacists.
It means your employees can get access to health information and support, including information on how to treat minor illnesses or ailments at home, when to escalate a health issue, and how to de-code medical jargon.
Cancer and heart support
Provided by AXA Health
If someone gets diagnosed with a heart condition or with cancer, Equipsme gives them access to dedicated cardiology and cancer support lines through AXA Health.
It can be a worrying time, and having an expert on hand to talk through questions and concerns can be helpful. The support lines can help members and their family with questions about their condition, help them understand terminology and what to expect from treatment, and offer emotional support.
Male and female health
Provided by AXA Health
Equipsme offer a range of support for male and female health. That includes a discount off the cost of a PSA prostate test or male and female hormone tests through Thriva, access to a specialist Menopause pathway from AXA Health, midwives on the nurse support service, as well as fast-track Pathways for prostate and breast cancers.
As a starting point, all members are able to access the Health Hero private GP service, which allows them to speak to a male or female GP for advice and guidance.
Elder care support
1 in 7 people in the workplace are thought to be juggling caring responsibilities, which is why Equipsme has teamed up with Taking Care to offer members discounts on their elder care support services.
That includes things like personal alarms, 24/7 emergency response services, free practical information and expert advice.
Health and wellbeing
Equipsme loves to help members live well and stay well and we have some great offers and discounts that are available for all members. These include:
Gym discounts
- 40% discount off Nuffield Health gym memberships
- 40% off Hussle’s Monthly+ gym pass
- 40% off Nuffield Health 24/7 online gym memberships
Optical discount
- 30% off Vision Express glasses and a free eye test (minimum spend of £50 applies)
More health check discounts
- 25% off Nuffield in-person health checks