Employee absenteeism costs the average company over £400 per employee per year*. Combined with strict health and safety regulations, this has led to many financial obstacles for employers. Now more than ever, the need for adequate healthcare is on the rise, and Hull & Humber Chamber members can turn to The Chamber Primary Health Plan to help address these issues.

This innovative health cash plan can serve as an effective absence management and risk management tool for employers, as well as a valuable employee benefit. The Plan is underwritten and administered by Westfield Health - winner of "Best Health Insurance Provider" in the Guardian and Observer Consumer Finance Awards 2004, and "Best Healthcare Cash Plan Provider" in the 2004 Health Insurance Awards.

For as little as £1 per week, organisations can provide their employees with a quality healthcare plan to help them to look after their everyday health. In return for company-paid weekly premiums, the Plan provides eligible employees with cash benefits (up to set limits) towards a range of everyday healthcare including Optical, Dental and Chiropractic treatment, Physiotherapy , Osteopathy, Homeopathy and more.

In addition, the Plan's MRI, CT & PET Scanning benefit provides access to some of the most advanced diagnostic screening technology available to help provide early intervention with health problems before they become chronic. Plus, its Employee Assistance Programme provides a 24-hour free and confidential counselling and advice service for a range of medical, legal and domestic issues which can attribute to some 13.5 million sick-days per year nationwide**.

What's more, purchasing the Chamber Primary Health Plan for your employees† could benefit your organisation in a number of ways and may help:

Visit www.westfieldhealth.com/chamber

* CBI: Room for Improvement, Absence and Labour Turnover Report 2004
** Source: Health and Safety Executive 2003
†Limitations & Exclusions apply. Please see General Terms & Conditions and Benefit Rules. To request a copy, please contact Westfield Health.

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Membership Enquiries:

Bruce Massie
Membership & Business Manager
Tel: 01482 324976
Fax: 01482 213962

Anne Tate
Northern Lincolshire Manager
Northern Lincolnshire
Tel: 01472 342981
Fax: 01472 349524