Our history
We've been around since 1872. That's 150 years’ experience in helping people access affordable healthcare.
Looking back
Our longevity shows strength, commitment to our Purpose and our ability to evolve. As we prepare to celebrate our sesquicentennial anniversary, we’re reflecting on how we and our products have developed and grown. From simple savings funds to digital healthcare propositions (such as a video GP in your pocket).
The arrival of the NHS in 1948 changed the way people accessed healthcare, meaning that the savings funds that would eventually go on to become Simplyhealth had to change and adapt, providing services that complemented the NHS. The healthcare landscape is everchanging, but what hasn’t changed is our commitment to our Purpose; improving the UK's access to healthcare.
So while you’re looking back through our history, we’re looking forward to the next 150 years and beyond!
Our heritage
1872
Manchester & Salford Hospital Saturday Fund (MSHSF) founded
Leeds Hospital Fund (LHF) founded
1922
Hospital Savings Association (HSA) founded
1948
Launch of the National Health Service (NHS)
1986
Denplan founded by two dentists, creating the first dental payment plans
1999
MSHSF and Healthcare Insurance Alliance merge to form HealthSure Group Ltd
2000
Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, first become lead sponsor of Mouth Cancer Action Month
2002
LHF joins forces with HSA to begin creation of the Group
2009
HSA, LHF and HealthSure come together as one Simplyhealth
2011
Denplan joins Simplyhealth Group
August 2019
Simplyhealth becomes England Rugby's new trusted healthcare partner
November 2019
Our SimplyPlan app is launched
February 2020
New partnership with Nuffield Health (Physio services) is announced
April 2020
Launched Coronavirus support package, including £2m investment in PPE for Denplan dentists
May 2020
Simplyhealth becomes a carbon neutral business
May 2020
Simplyhealth launches 24/7 video GP Service with Square Health via the SimplyConsult app
June 2020
Simplyhealth achieves FSC® Certification
October 2020
Simplyhealth announce charity partnership with Sported, donating more than £140,000 to support their charitable work
July 2021
Simplyhealth begin charity partnership with the Mental Health Foundation, donating over £100,000 to help the mental health charity’s work
September 2021
Denplan launch charity partnership with Dentaid to support 25 ‘outreach clinics’
March 2022
Simplyhealth launch charity partnership with the Lady Garden Foundation to help raise awareness of gynaecological cancers