Sickness absence in the UK hit a record high in 2023, costing businesses more than £100billion, with minor illnesses accounted for nearly 30% of cases. These absences disrupt productivity and impact employee morale and wellbeing, creating a clear business case for preventive care.
At Doctor Care Anywhere, we offer innovative digital GP services designed to support both employees and businesses. By providing 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, streamlining healthcare delivery, along with proactive health services, we help ensure your workforce stays healthy, productive, and supported.
Why Digital GP Services Are Essential
Rising NHS Wait Times
More than 5 million patients in England wait over two weeks for a GP appointment, and 32% wait more than a week. In contrast, 100% of Doctor Care Anywhere appointments in 2024 were available within 16 hours, offering quick and convenient access to care when it’s needed most, giving employers a business-critical alternative.
The Rise of Digital Healthcare
According to Employee Benefits, 42% of organisations now offer virtual GP services as part of their employee benefits package. Why? Offering modern healthcare solutions like Doctor Care Anywhere enhances employee wellbeing, improves productivity, and helps attract top talent, while helping HR teams justify wellbeing investment.
A Holistic Approach to Employee Health
Beyond virtual GP consultations, our services include:
- Comprehensive Health Assessments: Diagnostic checks to identify and manage health risks early. These can be completed at home or in a clinic, offering flexibility and scalable delivery for remote teams.
- Tailored Physiotherapy Support: Expert treatment plans to help employees move better, recover faster, and stay pain-free, saving costs on long-term care.
- Specialist Care Pathways: Targeted support for conditions like Men’s and Women’s Health, Mental Health, Weight Management, and more, integrating specialist and occupational health support.
- Personalised Products and Services: Tailored to meet the unique needs of both employers and employees, facilitating better long-term outcomes.
The Benefits of Adding a Digital GP Service to Your Employee Benefits Package
1. 24/7 Clinician Appointments and Prescriptions
Our clinicians are available around the clock, ensuring your employees can access medical advice or prescriptions whenever and wherever they need it. Appointments are available in under 2 hours, a time-saving alternative to traditional GP visits, and prescriptions can be delivered to their door or collected from a local pharmacy.
"The service was fantastic. I booked an appointment and had my prescription ready within a day. It’s such a convenient service." – Patient, Doctor Care Anywhere
2. Comprehensive Health Assessments
Health assessments help employees identify and manage risks early. Employees can complete these assessments at home or in a clinic, offering flexibility and accessibility for remote workers.
3. Tailored Physiotherapy Support
From injury recovery to pain management, personalised physiotherapy plans ensure employees stay mobile, healthy, and productive, delivering measurable improvements in recovery time.
"The physiotherapy support was excellent – I felt well looked after and confident in my recovery plan." – Patient, Doctor Care Anywhere
4. Specialist Care Pathways
Whether it’s Men’s and Women’s Health, Weight Management, or Mental Health, our tailored pathways provide targeted support for individual needs, helping employers optimise occupational health provision. Employees can choose a specialised clinician ensuring they receive the care they need to thrive.
5. Personalised Products and Services
We understand that every workforce is unique. Our services are tailored to suit the specific needs of your organisation and employees, ensuring maximum impact and value, and scaling easily as your business grows.
6. Boosted Productivity and Engagement
By addressing health concerns quickly and effectively, our services help reduce sickness-related absences and improve employee engagement. Healthy employees are happier, more productive, and more likely to stay with your organisation, supporting stronger employee retention over time.
7. Cost-Effective Healthcare Solutions
Early intervention can prevent more serious health issues, saving costs on long-term treatments and reducing the impact of extended absences, delivering measurable cost reduction across the business.
8. Enhanced Recruitment and Retention
With health and wellness being one of the most sought-after employee benefits, offering a service like Doctor Care Anywhere positions your organisation as an employer of choice, a strategic, retention-driving investment for growing businesses.
"Doctor Care Anywhere is the standout benefit in our package—it’s genuinely made a difference to my wellbeing." – Patient, Doctor Care Anywhere
9. Trusted Healthcare Professionals
All our GPs are GMC-registered with at least 5 years of NHS experience, while our Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) are highly trained and qualified clinicians. Our team also undergoes specialised training in remote consultations to ensure the highest quality of care. With an NPS score of 75+ and 4.2-star Trustpilot rating, our care is trusted by employees, making it a necessary safeguard for modern occupational health provision.
10. Support for Mental Health
At Doctor Care Anywhere, we treat the mind and body as one. Our clinicians are trained to address mental health concerns, and employees also have access to My Health, a wellbeing tool offering expert-curated resources to support mental health.
Why Partner with Doctor Care Anywhere?
As employees face increasing challenges in accessing traditional healthcare, Doctor Care Anywhere offers a seamless, holistic solution to support your workforce, enabling businesses to implement occupational wellness support.
What We Offer:
- 24/7 clinician appointments for immediate care.
- Comprehensive health assessments to proactively manage health risks.
- Tailored physiotherapy support to enhance recovery and mobility.
- Specialist care pathways for targeted support.
- Personalised products and services to meet unique needs.
How We Help Businesses:
- Reduce sickness-related absences and healthcare costs.
- Improve employee engagement and productivity.
- Attract and retain top talent with innovative employee benefits, while demonstrating a clear business benefit.
Ready to Transform Employee Healthcare?
At Doctor Care Anywhere, we’re committed to providing comprehensive healthcare solutions that empower employees and drive business success. Contact us today to learn more about our tailored corporate packages and how we can help your business thrive, and see why a digital GP service has become a business imperative for UK employers.
