Our history
Simplyhealth has been helping people stay healthy since 1872.
Reflecting on 70 years of the NHS
As the NHS turns 70 this year, we’re reflecting on our own history, and looking back at how we and our products have evolved and grown alongside the NHS.
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.
Focussing on managing everyday health
Our number one aim is to help people make the most of life through better everyday health. By giving you the peace of mind that you can get back the money you spend on health treatments, you have the freedom to take care of those niggling everyday health concerns before they become serious. What's more, doing so supports the NHS so that they can focus on more complex treatments.
Supporting health through charitable giving
At Simplyhealth, our number one aim is to help people make the most of life through better everyday health. It's been built into our business strategy from the outset, and we care about the positive impact of our work rather than flaunting the numbers.
Our timeline
1872
Manchester & Salford Hospital Saturday Fund (MSHSF) and Leeds Hospital Fund (LHF) founded
1922
Hospital Savings Association (HSA) founded
1935
Bristol Contributory Welfare Association (BCWA) founded
1948
Launch of the National Health Service (NHS)
1982
Medisure founded
1999
MSHSF and Healthcare Insurance Alliance merge to form HealthSure Group Ltd
Feb 2002
LHF joins forces with HSA to begin creation of the Group
Feb 2005
BCWA joins the Group
Dec 2006
Totally Active joins the Group
Oct 2008
Simplyhealth launches a retail store for mobility products and living aids
Sep 2009
HSA, BCWA, LHF and Healthsure come together as one Simplyhealth
Dec 2011
Denplan joins Simplyhealth Group
Apr 2012
Simplyhealth completes purchase of the healthcare arm of Groupama Insurances
Jan 2013
Simplyhealth acquires Nightingale Medical
Apr 2014
Simplyhealth acquires Practice Plan for Vets
Aug 2015
Simplyhealth completes sale of its private medical insurance business to AXA PPP to focus on helping customers with their everyday health
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