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Our phone lines will be operating at a reduced capacity for the festive break between Tuesday 24 December 2024 and Thursday 2 January 2025. Please see our full festive opening hours below: Tue 24 Dec 2024 – 08:30 – 15:00 GMT Wed 25 Dec Sun 29 Dec 2024 – Closed Mon 30th Dec 2024 - 09:00 - 15:00 GMT Tue 31st Dec 2024 - 09:00 - 15:00 GMT Wed 1 Jan 2025 – Closed Thurs 2 Jan 2025 – Open as usual from 08:30 GMT You can however still access your account through our website at https://lnkd.in/euBnsFHT or via the My Westfield app which is the quickest way to submit a claim, check the status of a claim or benefit balance and access your policy documents. From everyone here at Westfield Health, we hope you have a very Merry Christmas and we’ll see you in the new year!

🌟 Ready to elevate employee wellbeing in 2024 and beyond? We're here to help! When you secure our Health Calendar or Annual Wellbeing Plan by 31 December 2024, you’ll receive a FREE live employee webinar designed to empower your team’s health and wellness. Choose from 50+ expert-led topics, including mental resilience, nutrition, and more—ensuring tailored support for your employees’ unique needs. Your webinar can host up to 1,000 participants, making it a perfect solution for diverse teams. 🗓️ Don’t miss out! Invest in your workforce by 31 December 2024 and schedule your complimentary webinar by 31 March 2025. 🔗 Learn more and explore your options: https://lnkd.in/e3yu7yUc 👉 Terms and details: https://lnkd.in/epVdpHrV

Long-term sickness is at a 20-year high, and our latest findings reveal the top causes: 1️ Depression, mental illness, or anxiety – 27% 2️ Musculoskeletal issues – 23% 3️ Other health problems or disabilities – 15% The rise in long-term absences is driven by a combination of factors. Long NHS wait times and a lack of access to early treatment are escalating conditions before people can get help. This cycle leads to more workplace absence, presenteeism, and burnout. While many employers offer mental health support, it’s not always effective—1 in 10 people took more than 10 days off work in 2023 due to poor mental health. So what can businesses do? Investing in preventative healthcare, offering better mental health support, and tackling musculoskeletal conditions head-on are key to breaking this cycle and supporting employees’ long-term health. Discover more insights in our 2025 Wellbeing Trends report — it covers key issues like shaping employee health, budget pressures, long-term sickness and more: https://bit.ly/3P73K1z

#FlashbackFriday to last week’s festive fun at the office! 🎅🎉 We decked the halls, snapped some epic Christmas sElfies, and embraced the true spirit of giving. This year, each department donated £100 each to a charity of their choice, supporting amazing causes that make a real difference. 🎄✨ Here are the charities they chose: 🎁 Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity – Chosen by the Connect & Facilities Teams 🎁 Leuven Bears on Wheels – Chosen by the High Five Teams 🎁 Age UK – Chosen by the UK H&W Active Spaces (Southern) Teams 🎁 Little Lady Locks – Chosen by the IT, Projects, & Titan Teams 🎁 The Sick Children's Trust – Chosen by the Marketing & Propositions Team 🎁 Weston Park Cancer Charity – Chosen by the Finance & Commercial Finance Teams 🎁 The Children's Hospital Charity – Chosen by the UK HR & Executive Support Teams 🎁 MindSpace Stamford – Chosen by the UK H&W Wellbeing Team 🎁 Pancreatic Cancer UK – Chosen by the UK Sales Teams 🎁 Lymph&Co – Chosen by the High Five Teams (again!) 🎁 Dementia UK – Chosen by the UK H&W Active Spaces (Southern) Teams (double impact!) 🎁 Lagan's Foundation – Chosen by the UK Healthcare Team Here’s to more opportunities to giveback💚 #WestfieldOne #SeasonOfGiving #FestiveFun #MakingADifference

Giving Back: 2024 Wrapped 🎉 At Westfield Health, we’re committed to making a healthy difference in the world around us. 🌍 This year, our focus on health, wellbeing, and social responsibility has helped us: ✅ Donate over £100,000 to 45 incredible causes. ✅ Deliver life-saving defibrillators to workplaces, schools, and community centres across the UK. ✅ Volunteer 400+ hours of time and skills to local organisations. We've supported a variety of different causes from Yorkshire Air Ambulance and the The Listening Place, to DARNALL DEMENTIA TRUST and The Children's Hospital Charity. And that’s not all. 💪 From volunteering at Sheffield Mencap & Gateway and St Luke's - Sheffield's Hospice to supporting the British Transplant Games, Dame Kelly Holmes Trust and Baton of Hope UK, our colleagues have been rolling up their sleeves and giving back through their time, energy, and expertise too. Our Westfield One Giving Back framework helps us to take action and support our colleagues and customers in the communities they live and work. ✨ Every action we take, big or small, moves us closer to a healthier, fairer, and more supportive world. 📢 Read the full blog and discover how we’ve given back this year: https://bit.ly/4foaSSa

Rising business costs are putting pressure on budgets, leaving leaders to make tough decisions. ⬇ . . For SMEs, the 2025 increase in the national insurance threshold adds another layer of complexity, sparking concerns about wellbeing spend, hiring freezes, and fewer pay rises. 📈 For employees, the stakes are high. With 74% of UK workers still worried about the cost of living, many are cutting back on essential health expenses like dentist visits, eye tests, and physiotherapy. This could lead to long-term effects on both health and workplace performance. 💡 But work itself can be a powerful support system. Routine, confidence, and recovery are all boosted when employees have the right support. By offering flexibility, reasonable adjustments, and an empathetic approach, businesses can help their people stay healthy and engaged. Our Group CEO, @Dave Capper also shares his insights: "When costs rise, businesses must not view wellbeing programmes as discretionary. These initiatives are a vital investment in your people’s long-term resilience, health, and productivity." — Dave Capper , CEO, Westfield Health Prioritising employee wellbeing is a smart investment—not just for individual health, but for building a resilient and productive workforce. 📖 Want to explore more insights? Our Wellbeing Trends 2025 Report dives into more details on key issues shaping employee health, budget pressures, long-term sickness and more: https://bit.ly/3ZIbFaL

As we approach 2025, the way we work and think about health is evolving! But why does this matter? As businesses navigate rising employee expectations, addressing wellbeing isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a must for productivity, retention, and building resilient teams. Proactive leaders are stepping up with strategies that empower employees to thrive, both personally and professionally, with those who don't losing out on top talent. We explore the latest #workplacewellbeing trends in our latest bitesize blog: https://lnkd.in/ezfWESB6 Looking for even more insights? Our Wellbeing Trends 2025 Report features an in-depth analysis, including data from Google trends, national statistics, and wellbeing research: https://lnkd.in/ea434MPU

Winter can be tough on your mental health. Shorter days, chilly weather, and more time indoors can take a toll—but small changes can make a big difference. ❄ From sleeping smarter and fueling your body right to getting creative, our latest blog shares our top tips to improve you winter wellbeing and beat the winter blues: https://bit.ly/3OX5cUb #WinterWellness #MentalHealthTips #SelfCareSeason #WinterBlues

⏰ Missed our latest webinar on “Reflection practices, goal setting and creating a culture of gratitude.”? 📽️ The full recording is now available to watch here: https://bit.ly/3ORJ25M Hear from our panel of experts as they dive into valuable tips on utilising wellbeing surveys, setting inspiring health goals, building a gratitude based workplace and more. As a HR managers and team leader you'll learn how to: ✅ Encourage reflection on challenges and achievements. ✅ Foster gratitude within the workplace. ✅ Set meaningful future health and wellbeing goals ✅ Tips for planning January wellbeing initiatives #Reflection #EmployeeWellbeing #PeopleManagement #Wellbeing