With the headlines dominated by uncertainty through the new coalition government, stories of companies losing money and the unemployment toll rising, workers have good reason to be concerned.  Worryingly, a high percentage of people will suffer from some kind of stress-related illness.

Worrying about the effects of the recession can become a vicious circle because tension in the workplace increases as concerns over money and job security grow. This can bring about the development of chronic mental health issues such as stress, depression and anxiety, and can in turn lead to absence from work.

A survey conducted by Westfield Health* found that 73 per cent of respondents had suffered from stress at some point in their lives, with 39 per cent having taken time off work because of it. 

Stress is a serious matter for both the sufferer and the company he or she works for.

Westfield Health’s Chamber Primary Health Plan includes a 24-hour counselling and advice line, which provides employees with round-the-clock access to specialist teams of qualified and experienced counsellors, lawyers and medical staff.

The plan also offers up to six face-to-face counselling sessions, enabling employees to talk through issues in person.

The Chamber Plan is available to all members of Liverpool Chamber. For more information, please visit www.westfieldhealth.com/chamber, call 0845 602 1629 or email businessenquiries@westfieldhealth.com

* Westfield Health Survey – January 2008

DID YOU KNOW…

Members have access to two exclusive chamber services that will help to protect you and your staff from the financial pitfalls of ill health and injury, the Westfield Health Chamber Primary Health Plan and AXA’s Private Medical Insurance.

Chamber Primary Health Plan

Starting at just £1.10 per employee, per week, the Chamber Primary Health Plan provides your employees with a valuable range of benefits including cover for their essential routine healthcare such as optical and dental treatments, a full EAP including face to face counselling, a stand alone diagnostic scanning service, 24 hour GP telephone consultation service and more. 

Westfield Health’s affordable Surgery Choices and For Kids added value modules are also available to complement your core Chamber Primary Health Plan cover.

Chamber Private Medical Insurance

The Chamber’s PMI offering from AXA provides access to specialist private healthcare for your employees and their families. Prompt access to medical diagnosis and treatment will ensure that staff are fit for work in the shortest possible time.

When you take up the Chamber package you will have the choice of either 20% cash back on your company’s premium for the first year or half price chamber membership for THREE years.

Take advantage of these superb membership services, contact us on 0151 227 1234 for more details and ensure your workforce remains healthy, wealthy and wise.