Business healthcare doesn't need to be this complicated

Getting healthcare shouldn't feel like hard work. We help your people access everyday healthcare quickly and easily, without unnecessary delays, referrals or confusion. Just simple support, when they need it most.


The Employer's Guide to Health Plans

Everything you need to know about supporting employee health and wellbeing with benefits employees understand, value and use.


Discover practical ways to improve healthcare access, remove barriers to support and help your people get the care they need, when they need it.

Is healthcare access slowing your people down?


No one wants to wait weeks for advice, struggle to get an appointment or be left unsure where to turn for help. Yet for many employees, that's the reality. When healthcare is difficult to access, getting support can take longer than it should. And when people can't get help quickly, small health concerns can become bigger problems.


What this means for employers

Delays in accessing care can affect employee wellbeing, increase absence and make it harder for people to perform at their best.

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The reality:

41% of employees say they've suffered because they couldn't access the healthcare they needed.

Nearly 2 in 3 employees have struggled to get a GP appointment.

47% have resorted to self-treating because they couldn't access support.

Source: Government Transformation Magazine, June 2025

How Simplyhealth can help

We remove common barriers to care by making healthcare easier to find, access and use.

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24/7 online GP appointments

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Everyday healthcare support in one place

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Care that fits around busy lives

Better access. Less waiting. Healthcare made simple.

Are unnecessary hurdles delaying access to care?


Too often, employees face extra steps before they can access treatment. Referrals, approvals and lengthy processes can all slow things down.

What this means for employers

The longer it takes employees to access support, the longer they may spend away from work or dealing with unresolved health concerns. Delays can affect wellbeing, absence and productivity.


More than half of employees say they’d take less time off if their employer offered a form of health cover.1


We remove common barriers so employees can move forward faster.

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    No GP referral required

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    No pre-approval process

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    Faster access to support

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    Less admin and less frustration


Less waiting. More support.

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See how simpler healthcare could work for your business

Discover why more employers are rethinking employee healthcare and what you can do to help your people access support sooner.


Get practical insights, employer examples and expert guidance in The Employer's Guide to Health Plans.

Is employee healthcare becoming too complicated?

Healthcare benefits only work when people can easily find and use them. Multiple providers and different routes to care can make things confusing.


When healthcare is difficult to navigate, employees may miss out on valuable support that's already available to them.


How we help

We've brought healthcare together in one simple experience.

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    Everything available through one easy-to-use Simplyhealth app

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    Clearly signposted services

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    Guidance on where to go for support

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    A simpler healthcare journey


Everything in one place.

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Why employers choose Simplyhealth


Trusted by 7,000+ businesses and 1 million+ members.


We've been helping people access healthcare for over 150 years. Today, thousands of employers choose Simplyhealth to help their people find, access and afford the healthcare they need. With easy-to-use digital tools and everyday healthcare support, we make healthcare simpler.

What you can expect

Easy access

Support when your employees need it, without unnecessary barriers.

Simple to use

Healthcare that's easy to find and easy to access.

A better employee experience

Support people can use and value.

Practical everyday care

Help with the health issues employees face most often.

Ready to help your people access healthcare sooner?


Get your free copy of The Employer's Guide to Health Plans and discover practical ways to remove barriers to healthcare, improve employee access to support and create a better employee experience.


In this guide you'll learn:

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    Common barriers stopping employees from accessing healthcare

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    Practical ways to improve healthcare access

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    Alternatives to traditional healthcare journeys

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    How to create a better experience for your people

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    What employees value most from healthcare support

No sales jargon. No complicated healthcare language. Just practical advice for employers.

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