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 2018 (ONS, 2019). Working Body can help your people fix them early*
*Our Working Body service is available to members aged 18 and over.
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.
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.
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.
Regardless of the cover options that you choose, you'll have access to the following included as standard:
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