I Had a Health Scare Just Before My Holiday

On Monday evening, I stepped out onto my doorstep and was bitten twice by some kind of insect. I’ve had bad reactions to bites in the past and have needed antibiotics more than once, so when I noticed my ankle swelling and turning red the next day, I knew I couldn’t afford to ignore it.

The timing couldn’t have been worse—we were flying to Turkey the very next evening.

Same-Day GP Appointment Through My Work Benefit

Thankfully, my employer provides access to Doctor Care Anywhere as part of our employee health benefits. At 6:30pm on Tuesday, I booked a virtual GP consultation for just two hours later.

During the online doctors appointment, I explained what had happened and how quickly the swelling was getting worse. Dr Lee listened carefully, understood the urgency, and prescribed antibiotics straight away. She sent over a prescription, which allowed me to collect the medication from my local pharmacy by 9am the next morning.

Reassured and Ready to Travel

I was able to head off on holiday feeling reassured and prepared—and honestly, very grateful. My leg stayed swollen and painful for a couple of days, but I knew I had the treatment I needed to stop it from getting worse. Without that fast access to care, I might’ve ended up needing emergency treatment abroad.

Professional, friendly, and fast—Doctor Care Anywhere gave me peace of mind when I needed it most. And the fact that it was fully covered by my company’s healthcare plan made it even better.

If you’re an employer exploring digital healthcare benefits, I can’t stress this enough: when your people need medical care at the worst possible time, this kind of support makes all the difference.