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🔥 Burnout. Apparently it’s becoming quite popular.

New Vitality research suggests 67% of employees experienced some form of burnout in the last 12 months, with 1 in 8 experiencing it frequently. Perhaps the most interesting point is that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Understanding the pressures employees actually face — and making sure the support provided is relevant — seems a much better…

PMI-funded hospital admissions hit another record high

Private medical insurance continues to play a growing role in UK healthcare access. According to Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) data reported by Health & Insurance Magazine, there were 670,000 PMI-funded hospital admissions in 2025, up from 665,000 in 2024 — another record year. Total private-funded hospital admissions also reached 953,000, the fourth year in…

📲Why Virtual GP Is Becoming a Core Benefit

Primary care access in the UK is under pressure. Appointments are hard to secure. Waiting times are long. And employees are increasingly frustrated by the process. For employers, that frustration doesn’t disappear — it can show up as absence, distraction, and delayed treatment. Virtual GP services may offer a practical solution. Employees can consult a UK-registered…

Private healthcare is rising — and it’s a retention play

42% used private healthcare in the past 12 months; 500k+ went abroad. The surge comes as NHS waiting lists rise (7.4m). With “job hugging” growing, health benefits are a stay factor. Next step: review your mix (private medical insurance, virtual GP, mental health support, cash plans), gather feedback, and pilot early-intervention options. 📞 If…

VAT on private healthcare: “not happening,” says Wes Streeting.

VAT on private healthcare: “not happening,” says Wes Streeting. Translation: the current VAT exemption stays in place for the autumn Budget. You can stand down the calculator (for now). What this means: No new VAT line item on private healthcare this Budget; focus remains on getting value from cover and managing other costs like IPT.…