Digital Health has arrived
01 March 2024
Digital Health is here, and it is a transformative and convenient tool for employees and employers alike. WPA have seamlessly integrated a host of affordable health services and content into a simple to use mobile platform, guiding users towards proactive health management and illness prevention.
In a climate of rising absence levels this tool could be invaluable. Key features of WPA Digital Health include:
- Symptom Checker: Signposting employees towards pharmacists, GPs, mental health professionals or therapists.
- GP and Primary Care Services: Unlimited 24/7 access to remote GP consultations via video or phone, eliminating constraints on access, consultation length or frequency.
- Mental Health Support: Offering up to six telephone sessions with qualified mental health counsellors and a range of wellbeing resources.
- Physiotherapy Access: Expert advice and customised exercise programmes to address musculoskeletal conditions.
- Wearables: The app integrates with smart watches and other wearables from companies such as Apple and Garmin.
Anonymised data is available to management teams for a comprehensive understanding and actionable insights into their employees' health and productivity. The app naturally aligns with corporate healthcare strategies, promoting good health and reducing absenteeism, whilst aiding recruitment and retention rates.
Mark Southern, WPA's Sales and Marketing Director, observed that, "WPA Digital Health is a great value solution to support the wellbeing of all employees proactively managing their health. Our aim is to help employers be more productive by supporting their workforce to access the services they need quickly and conveniently, therefore improving retention and recruitment."