Independent healthcare trust provider Healix Health Services has partnered with Perci Health, a virtual care clinic connecting employees to human cancer experts.
Perci Health aims to bridge the gap between active cancer treatment and aftercare and rehabilitation. The platform provides a virtual clinic offering one-to-one physical, psychological, emotional and practical support.
The partnership will see Healix offer Perci Health’s bespoke services to its members including access to cancer nurse specialists, one-to-one tailored support from cancer healthcare experts with more than 20 specialisms, personalised care plans and expert resources.
Services include access to menopause specialists, dietitians, psychologists, psychosexual therapists, genetic counsellors, occupational therapists and financial advisers and support for employees who have the unofficial responsibility to care for a cancer patient.
Ian Talbot, CEO, Healix Health Services, (pictured) said: “We’re always looking for more ways to proactively help our clients provide the right support to those employees impacted by cancer diagnoses. Given the significant number of people of working age who are affected by cancer, and the devastating impact that illness can have on them and their loved ones, it is vital for employers to appropriately support their staff. We are proud to be joining forces with Perci Health to better support our members across the board.
“Perci Health’s extensive experience demonstrates its understanding of the importance of holistic cancer support in boosting wellness and productivity in the workforce and we look forward to seeing the positive impact that their unique level of personalisation and care will have for our clients and their staff.”
Kelly McCabe, CEO and co-founder at Perci Health, added: “The pandemic has understandably placed huge pressure on the NHS that has resulted in a backlog of cancer diagnoses and treatment. Offering employers the ability to help staff impacted by cancer with the specific physical, psychological and practical support they need, while reducing waiting times that can hinder early treatment and intervention, is vital.
“With cancer care becoming increasingly community based, we’ve also seen an increased burden of caring responsibilities on the family members of those impacted by cancer…
“We’re extremely pleased to see our vision align with that of Healix to deliver personalised cancer support and offer more companies the chance to foster a healthier, happier and more productive workforce.”