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October
2018
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In the Budget on Monday 29th October 2018 Chancellor Philip Hammond announced that insurance premium tax (IPT) rates are to remain at the current level of 12%. Pam Whelan, Director of Corporate at Simplyhealth, said: “We’re pleased the Chancellor …
25
October
2018
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Latest research from Simplyhealth, ahead of this month’s budget, shows that two thirds of HR decision-makers who currently offer health and wellbeing benefits and intend to next year (66 %*) anticipate their organisation would either reduce or …
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October
2018
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Simplyhealth, the UK’s leading provider of health plans, dental plans and pet health plans, has been named Best Dental Benefits provider at the Health Insurance Awards 2018. Denplan from Simplyhealth was announced as the category winner for the …
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October
2018
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With flu season well under way, Simplyhealth, the leading provider of health cash plans, has made it even easier for workplaces to help get their employees prepared for the winter season by covering the cost of the flu vaccine. According to a …

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Challenges faced by working carers are increasing but research shows employers are looking to offer greater support

14
May
2018
• Simplyhealth research released today reveals nearly two-thirds (64%) of HR decision makers surveyed in larger businesses are interested in offering a digital advice service to support working carers • Almost one in six (58%) larger businesses …
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Presenteeism hits record high in UK organisations as stress at work rises

02
May
2018
Presenteeism at work has tripled since 2010 (26% in 2010 – 86% in 2018) Leaveism (people working when on annual leave) has also become a problem – 69% of organisations have seen it occur in the last 12 months Increased presenteeism is associated …
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Three-quarters of Britons claim education is more effective than taxation, as sugar tax comes into force

06
April
2018
•Simplyhealth research released today reveals that nearly seven in ten (67%) UK adults think education is more effective than taxation when encouraging healthy life choices •This is backed by 69% of parents/guardians of children of any …
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