Shepherds Friendly is extending its partnership with Nuffield Health.
The move sees Nuffield Health provide society members with its rehabilitation support service, giving free access at point of claim to physiotherapy and mental wellbeing support.
It already provides a range of health and wellbeing services to Shepherds Friendly income protection members through its enhanced benefits package, including a virtual GP service, an emotional wellbeing platform and discounted gym membership.
Other benefits provided to clients by Shepherds Friendly through Nuffield Health include a network of mental health practitioners and psychiatrists, access to an app to track their progress and recovery and weekly video or telephone consultations with a physiotherapist.
Ben Jones, senior product manager at ActiveQuote, said: “It’s very useful to be able to explain to customers either during initial advice or when reviewing their needs that they have a policy that can offer multiple forms of assistance.
“With budgets being squeezed and health services under pressure, access to extra help free of charge is very valuable.”
Daniel Simpson, chief innovations officer at Shepherds Friendly, said: “Ensuring our members get the most from their income protection plan is important to us.
“Partnering with Nuffield Health has allowed us to offer access to essential benefits such as physiotherapy and emotional wellbeing at point of claim, aiding a member’s recovery and their return to work sooner.”
James Pittick, corporate sales director at Nuffield Health, added: “Growing our partnership with Shepherds Friendly by providing mental health support and physiotherapy clinical services to their members fulfils Nuffield Health’s purpose to build a healthier nation.
“Our aim is to support members with fast access to the most suitable treatment plan to ensure they either maintain their wellbeing while working or support a timely return to work, removing further anxiety during these times of financial uncertainty.”