Therapies option
Problems with muscles, bones and joints can often be tackled with some simple self-management advice and may not even need treatment. But if things don’t improve, these problems can lead to time off meaning that the cost to your employees’ health and your business can be high.
Trouble with bones, joints and muscles were the second biggest cause of sickness absence in the UK in 2020 (HSE, 2020). Working Body can help your people fix them early*
*Our Working Body service is available to members aged 18 and over.
The right support to ease the pressure
- Over-the-phone or online assessment, discussion and advice from Working Body* physiotherapists for help with managing conditions.
- Fees paid for up to 10 sessions when your employees are referred to a physiotherapist or osteopath by a GP or our Working Body service.
- Take care of your team’s physical health with fast access to hands-on treatment from a physiotherapist, osteopath, chiropractor, homeopath or acupuncturist – whichever’s right for them.
Fast access to physiotherapy with no need for a GP referral
James is 32 and is the co-founder of a graphic design agency in Manchester. They employ 24 people and have recently moved into a larger office in the city centre. During the office move, James injured his back while lifting boxes. James had opted for the Therapies option as part of his business healthcare cover, so he called the Working Body team to discuss his injury. They advised physiotherapy and quickly arranged 10 sessions for him. As James wasn’t able to go into work while his back was so painful, getting treated quickly was important – and there was no need for him to get a GP referral first.
What this option will pay for
- Outpatient treatment fees: for treatment by physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, homeopaths and acupuncturists.
- Ongoing sessions: when agreed by us on the advice of a specialist.
- Up to 10 sessions a year: when you or your employees have been referred to see a physiotherapist or osteopath by a GP or our Working Body service.
What's not covered?
As with most private healthcare plans, there are exclusions and limitations. If you'd like to find out more about what is and isn't covered, call us on 0800 389 7413^ or request a callback.
Build a plan that's right for you and your business
At AXA Health, we know that every small business is unique. That’s why we offer a choice of private medical insurance options and benefits that you can select from, so that you only pay for the cover you want.1
Choose your cover options to create a package that works best for you and your team. For inspiration, take a look at our example plans. For more help, speak to one of our advisors on 0800 389 7413^
1If you are buying cover for 1-2 people only, you will need to include either the Treatment option or the Diagnostics Only option in your plan.
Included as standard:
Regardless of the cover options that you choose, you'll have access to the following included as standard:
- 24/7 access to a private GP - Unlimited access to our 24/7 phone and video GP service, AXA Doctor at Hand (powered by Doctor Care Anywhere). Appointments are subject to availability. Doctor Care Anywhere fair usage policy applies.
- Muscle, bone and joint support - Our Working Body service gives you and your team aged 18 and over access to a physiotherapist over the phone, or remotely without the need for a GP referral.
- Health information phone line - Our helpline is open 24/7 for health information and support from nurses and counsellors. Midwives and pharmacists are available from 8am-8pm Monday to Friday, until 4pm on Saturday, and until 12pm on Sunday.
- Heart and cancer nurses - Get support from our telephone nursing team, who are experienced in supporting you and your family when living with these conditions.
- Physiotherapy consultations - Our online platform giving you and your team access to wellbeing support that's tailored to their individual goals. They can use the AXA Health Age calculator to find out their 'Health Age' and follow in-depth guidance and make suggested changes to get healthier.
- Healthy rewards - Up to 40% off for you and all your employees at Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing centres. Terms apply**
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Our Business Health plan has been rated 5 Stars by independent financial information business, Defaqto. The Defaqto 5 Star Rating is based on an assessment of the overall product including all options. If some of the options are not selected, this will affect the product’s Star Rating.
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**Discounts apply to Nuffield Health’s fitness & wellbeing gym monthly individual membership only. You must be the lead member on a current AXA Health private healthcare plan to be eligible for a 40% discount. Employees of AXA Health clients who are not covered by an AXA Health private healthcare scheme are eligible for a 20% discount. Partners/spouses are also eligible for a 20% discount. You must provide proof of membership and/or employer. The spouse or partner must join at same time or after to be eligible. All must be 18 years old or older. As a member you will gain access to your home club (the one you select on joining) as well as many more clubs around the country, these depend on your home club and can be viewed at nuffieldhealth.com/gyms/membership/multi-club-access. You must use your home site at least 50% of the time. A £35 joining fee applies to all new members to Nuffield. A £35 admin fee applies to existing Nuffield members transferring to the 40% discount offer and no fee applies to existing Nuffield members transferring to the 20% discount. Further terms and conditions apply visit axahealth.co.uk/terms/gym-discount.