Every employer wants their workforce to stay healthy. With average GP waiting times being 14 days, how do you support your staff whilst they are waiting for a doctor’s appointment?
employees feel guilty about taking time off to visit the doctor
of people with a chronic medical condition keep it a secret from their employer
of employees had to cancel or change a doctors appointment because of work
What is the Virtual GP Service?
Long hours and commutes can make it hard for some employees to get a doctor’s appointment. But the Virtual GP Service makes it easy.
With its 24-hour helpline, video consultations, and private prescription service, the Virtual GP means employees’ healthcare can fit around work commitments. With this service, your team can get GP support without booking time off, saving your time, your employees’ time, and placing an emphasis on staff health and wellbeing.
As a result, you get a healthier, more efficient workforce.
How we can help
The Virtual GP Service has a lot to offer. Your staff can access:
- Telephone helpline
- 24-hour GP support
- Virtual face-to-face appointments with a doctor for specialist advice
- GP’s can provide referrals for ongoing care
- Electronic prescriptions with the option to have this delivered to work or home
Juggling doctor’s appointments and work, especially with the NHS’ current 2+ week wait time, can create additional stress for your workforce. Here’s how the virtual GP service can benefit you both:
Benefits to employees
- Access to a doctor 24/7 meaning they can be seen without extended wait times video or phone consultation at their chosen time and date
- Medical issues discussed in confidence
- Video or phone consultation service with no time limit
- Doctors are fit to practice and GMC registered
- The whole family can benefit from the service
Benefits to employers
- Promotes health and wellbeing company-wide
- Early intervention means less absence through illness
- No need for time off work to speak to a doctor
- Increased productivity from a healthy workforce
- Affordable employee benefit
- Simple to set up and a good way to attract and retain talent
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