Business health solutions for those who care for others
Simplyhealth provides affordable health and wellbeing solutions for social care organisations. Helping you protect, support, and retain your workforce.
Health and wellbeing support that puts your people first
Social care teams face unique challenges: high turnover, burnout, and budget constraints.1 Our business health plans are designed to ease these pressures by delivering accessible, cost-effective benefits that improve physical and mental wellbeing for frontline carers.2
Benefits include:
*Please note: These services are not included in the Simply Dental Plan and are provided by third-party providers.
Benefits that make a real impact
Your carers give everything to support others - often at the expense of their own wellbeing.3 We’re here to change that.
Build a team that lasts
Win the recruitment battle and retain your top talent.
Our health plans help you attract skilled carers, strengthen loyalty4, and build a stable workforce that thrives. Delivering quality care without compromise.
24/7 support for care workers
Social care is tough. Long shifts, emotional strain, and diverse shift patterns.
Our health plans give carers instant access to professional support. Helping them stay strong and resilient.5
Reduce absence & burnout
High turnover and stress-related absences drain social care teams.
Our health and wellbeing plans cut burnout, reduce unplanned absences and keep care consistent.
How we make wellbeing simple for social care teams
Our affordable solutions are built to ease pressure on stretched teams and show real impact where it matters.
Onboard quickly and easily
Get set up fast and avoid the admin headache.
Our approach is multi-site ready, offers centralised management and gives you the flexibility you need. Because we know social care teams are stretched.
Give staff round-the-clock access to care
Care doesn’t stop at 5pm and neither should access to healthcare.
With 24/7 digital tools and helplines, your team gets instant access to health advice and emotional support anytime, day or night.
Show measurable results with ease
Prove your impact with confidence.
Share clear results with governing bodies, commissioners and boards using simple reporting tools. Track usage, spot trends and turn insights into action. All without adding extra admin work.
Three flexible health plans built for care teams
Simply Essentials
Our annual digital healthcare subscription gives fast, affordable access to essential health services. Any time. Anywhere.
24/7 GP and nurse appointments
24/7 mental health support
24/7 life advice helpline
Digital muscle and joint pain assessments.
Simply Health Plan
Our comprehensive health plan includes claimable benefit pots and limits towards everyday healthcare.
Everything included in Simply Essentials, plus:
Employees can claim back towards everyday health essentials such as dental, physio and prescription eyewear.
Simply Dental Plan
Our digital-first dental insurance plan is designed to keep your workforce smiling and productive.
Money back towards check-ups, hygienist appointments, X-rays, complex treatments and more
Worldwide emergency cover with a 24-hour helpline for peace of mind.
Terms and conditions apply to all plans.
Some of these services are provided by third party providers.
On-demand services
All our plans give your team access to a wide range of discounted and self-pay health and wellbeing services. Staff can browse, book, and pay through the SimplyPlan app or online, choosing only what they need, when they need it. These services are designed to boost overall wellbeing and reduce stress, with simple booking and trusted third-party providers.
Benefits include:
Gut health and healthy dietitian consultations with a dietician
Up to 20% off prescription eyewear
Discounted physio at over 300 clinics, without the need for a referral
Neurodiversity assessments, with results back within 1 month
Discounted scans, including early access to mammograms
*Contact lenses are not included
Why is employee health cover important in social care?
Trusted by thousands of leading organisations
Transform care with confidence. Over 7,000 UK employers already trust Simplyhealth to protect their people, reduce burnout, and deliver measurable results.
Why choose Simplyhealth for your business health plan?
We've been helping people access quality healthcare for over 150 years – even before the NHS. Our plans focus on early intervention, preventing issues before they escalate into long-term sickness.
Simple to use: Everything in one place
Positive impact of support: Every £1 invested in employee mental health and wellbeing support returns £4.70.12
Boost productivity: 47% of employers see increased productivity when employees’ health and wellbeing is supported.13
Proactive care: Our plans focus on early intervention, preventing issues before they escalate into long-term sickness.
Over 35,000 GP calls handled
via our trusted partner, HealthHero.
(Jan-Nov 2025)
95% of patients
felt confidence and trust in the clinician they spoke to.
(Jan-Sept 2025)
1.58 days
average time to process and approve dental claims.
(July – Sept 2025)
Don’t just take our word for it
The customer service is 100%, the products are fantastic for the cost – the ease of accessing your claim through the app is so easy and effortless compared to other expense claims systems. Simplyhealth show that they really care about the offer to support wellbeing and are always there to help, support with queries and develop as a provider.
Sharon Lord
Health and Wellbeing Lead, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation trust, June 2024
Simplyhealth has been a fantastic partner. Their team is responsive, proactive, and genuinely invested in helping us make the most of the plan. From onboarding to ongoing communications, they’ve provided clear guidance and helpful resources. Their digital tools, like SimplyPlan app, make it easy for our employees to access services and manage claims effectively.
Joanne Stainby
Head of HR, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, October 2025
Ready to put your carers’ wellbeing first?
Show your staff they matter. Start your business health care quote today and take the first step toward a healthier, happier workplace.
Some of these services are provided by third party providers.
Frequently asked questions
What is employee health cover for care teams?
Employee health cover for care teams provides one simple, scalable solution designed to support carers and staff. Our business health plans provide affordable access to everyday healthcare. Helping employers cut absence, boost retention and deliver on their duty of care.
Why should a care-sector employer offer health cover for social care staff?
Your people are your greatest asset and social care is demanding. Social care teams face high turnover, stress-related absences and burnout, all of which impact quality of care and recruitment. Offering business health cover shows staff they matter, giving them fast access to physical and mental health support when they need it most. This not only helps reduce sickness and absence but also boosts morale, retention, and productivity.
Benefits are subject to the product selected.
Is health insurance affordable for a care business with tight margins?
Our health plans are designed with the realities of social care in mind. We know budgets are tight, so we offer flexible, affordable options that protects your people and your bottom line.
Are pre-existing conditions covered?
Yes. Unlike traditional private medical insurance, Simplyhealth plans cover pre-existing conditions, focus on prevention and early treatment, whilst offering a cost-effective way to keep your workforce healthy and productive.
Excluding the Simply Dental Mouth Cancer Cover benefit. Full terms and conditions for this plan can be read here.
Do your plans cover work-related injuries?
Yes. If a care worker suffers an injury (whether work-related or not) our Simply Health Plan helps by reimbursing towards costs for eligible treatments such as physiotherapy, osteopathy and chiropractic care* as well as including online GP and Digital muscle and joint pain assessments. Plus, our Simply Essentials plan provides instant access to professional support, including online GP appointments and digital muscle and joint pain assessments. So your team can get help quickly and avoid potential delays.
*Up to annual limits and subject to terms and conditions.
Can we include mental health support?
Absolutely. Some of our plans give staff direct access to a qualified counsellor on the phone whenever they need support, plus a 24/7 life advice helpline to support with life’s challenges. Beyond this, all plans include access to pay as you go and discounted health and wellbeing services such as open-ended digital therapy and mental health coaching - so your team can get the right help, at the right time.
How quickly can staff access treatment?
Staff can start accessing their health services as soon as their plan has started and they’ve registered for an online account. They can also claim for most benefits as soon as their plan starts and once they’ve received the treatment or service*.
*Excluding the Simply Dental Mouth Cancer Cover benefit. Full terms and conditions for this plan can be read here.
Please note: The New Child Payment benefit under our Simply Health Plan has a 6-month qualifying period. This means staff will need to have their plan in place for six months before they can claim for this benefit.
References
High turnover: www.skillsforcare.org.uk/news-and-events/news/latest-social-care-sector-and-workforce-data-published, Burnout: www.who.int/news/item/25-04-2024-202404_protecthw_mentalhealth, Budget constraints: www.florence.co.uk/blog/social-care-funding/
Keep Britain Working Review: Final report - GOV.UK summarises evidence that structured workplace health-support programmes lead to improved health and organisational outcomes. www.gov.uk/government/publications/keep-britain-working-review-final-report/keep-britain-working-final-report
Headline Social Worker Information, Feb 2025 cite that social workers had an average of 10.8 sickness days over the previous 12 months, which equates to around 183,000 working days lost. www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Adult-Social-Care-Workforce-Data/workforceintelligence/resources/Reports/Regulated-professions/Headline-social-worker-information-February-2025.pdf
Attract skilled carers: www.peoplekeep.com/offers/employee-benefits-survey, strengthen loyalty: www.aviva.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/07/uk-employers-encouraged-to-embrace-transparent-rehabilitation-support-to-boost-workforce-wellbeing
www.skillsforcare.org.uk/news-and-events/news/latest-social-care-sector-and-workforce-data-published
5,000 workplace injuries recorded for UK care home employees: HSE (RIDDOR data 2024)
www.unison.org.uk/news/2024/04/mental-health-absences-adding-to-nhs-staffing-crisis/