Benenden Health Scheme
Mental Health / Men's Health / Women's Health / Workplace Health / Family HealthWe are delighted to inform you that as an Education Authority (EA) empoyee you can now join the Benenden Healthcare scheme as a corporate member and have immediate access to all the healthcare benefits on offer. As a corporate member you will not have to wait the usual 6 month qualifiying period to access Physio, diagnostics or treatment.
All EA staff, teaching and non-teaching (paid by either EA or Deni payroll) in schools and services can join an NHS complementary healthcare scheme in partnership with Benenden Health and have immediate access to all the healthcare benefits. (Other Education Sectors can avail of the same terms by contacting Melissa Hunter, Business Development Manager for Benenden Health on 07704202715 / melissa.hunter@benenden.co.uk
Summary of costs
- £15.50 per person, per month wef 1st April 2024 facilitated via a payroll deduction.
How to join Benenden Health:
- Either submit an online opting in form by clicking here - Benenden Opting in Form or
- Complete a hard copy opting in form by clicking on the attachment at the bottom of the page and returning it to healthandwellbeing@eani.org.uk
To ensure membership begins on the 1st day of the following month please submit your opting in form by 20th of the current month. Once you have joined the scheme and your membership is active you can opt to add family members at a cost of £15.50 per person per month by calling 0800 414 8274 (please have your membership number and bank details available) or complete the attached Add Family Members Form.
*To ensure family members enjoy the same terms as you they must be added within 60 days from the start of your membership. (Please see attached Employee Booklet for more details)
Summary of Benefits
Immediate access to a range of benefits including:
- GP 24/7 Helpline – GP access 24/7 for you and your immediate family
- 24/7 Mental Health Helpline – access to a qualified counsellor 24/7
- Care Planning and Social Care Advice – Expert advice and support to help you resolve your care needs.
- Be Healthy magazine – quarterly health and wellbeing magazine.
- Employee rewards and benefits – access to rewards and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets and shopping discounts.
- The Benenden Health App and Wellbeing Hub – access to healthcare benefits on the go.
- Private Medical Diagnostics – up to £2,500 (if you are faced with a waiting time of more than three weeks on the NHS)
- Private Medical Treatment – full cost of any authorised treatment or surgery (if you are faced with a waiting time of more than five weeks on the NHS)
- For a full list of approved procedures please clink on the link below-https://www.benenden.co.uk/our-procedures
- Physiotherapy – access to a physiotherapist within 15 mile radius of your home with no GP referral needed up to a maximum of six sessions
- Cancer Support – access to an experienced registered nurse who will provide emotional and practical support and advice.
- Mental Health Counselling Support – short-term structured support when faced with a life stressor.
To find out more attend one of the virtual information sessions listed below. Alternatively you can book an information session for your staff by contacting Linda Douglas - Account Manager on 07732690311 / linda.douglas@benenden.co.uk
Online Information Sessions
Choose a date and time that suits you to attend one of the information sessions and click on the join the meeting link below.
Tuesday 14 January 2025 at 12.30pm
Meeting ID: 347 416 665 773
Passcode: hY9Uj9Nf
Tuesday 14 January 2025 at 4.00pm
Meeting ID: 345 184 094 537
Passcode: jg6cA6j3
Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 12.30pm
Meeting ID: 366 538 896 498
Passcode: mF7aW2TF
Wednesday 16 January 2025 at 4.00pm
Meeting ID: 315 142 635 161
Passcode: LF9P9Bu7
Tuesday 4 February 2025 at 12.30pm
Meeting ID: 365 277 211 664
Passcode: rQ7DG6Dt
Tuesday 4 February 2025 at 4.00pm
Meeting ID: 398 347 867 526
Passcode: 8gU22oX6
Wednesday 5 February 2025 at 12.30pm
Meeting ID: 350 362 229 964
Passcode: wg7aM6rU
Wednesday 5 February 2025 at 4.00pm
Meeting ID: 332 064 998 06
Passcode: 4yV72mX7
Tuesday 11 March 2025 at 12.30pm
Meeting ID: 364 910 777 021
Passcode: ts2Hb322
Tuesday 11 March 2025 at 4.00pm
Meeting ID: 392 447 243 310
Passcode: Ku9sj2Bn
Wednesday 12 March 2025 at 12.30pm
Meeting ID: 365 945 385 934
Passcode: 9n2uf9Yr
Wednesday 12 March 2025 at 4.00pm
Meeting ID: 320 200 109 483
Passcode: De6nB9YF
Please note
In Northern Ireland Benenden Health members can access diagnostics and treatment at the following locations:
Knightsbridge Private Hospital – Lisburn Road, Belfast
Kingsbridge North West – Ballykelly
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Julie Ferry – Health & Wellbeing Project Manager on 028 82411278 / Linda Douglas - Account Manager for Benenden Health on 07732690311
IPID 2022 (1).pdf
Benenden Opting In Form 2024 (3).docx Benenden Health Employee Booklet (2).pdf Add Family Members Form - Benenden 01.04.24.pdf 
