Provider comparison
Telus Health vs Spill
Side-by-side comparison from the PerkIQ directory. Cover, pricing, regulator status, and fit at a glance.
Category
Wellbeing
Wellbeing
Best for
500-50,000+ employees
50-2,000 employees
Pricing model
Per employee / month
Per employee / month
UK presence
Since 2022 (as Telus Health)
Since 2018
Regulator
Not applicable
Not applicable
Strapline
Telus Health (formerly LifeWorks) offers global EAP, mental health, and wellbeing services. Strong fit for multinational UK employers wanting consistent benefits across countries.
Spill is mental health support inside Slack. Employees access a therapist within 24 hours, manager support, and proactive wellbeing prompts, without leaving where they work.
What's included
- Global EAP across 160+ countries. One contract, one platform, consistent service standards across every geography your team operates in.
- Mental health pathways. In-app digital tools combined with access to qualified counsellors and structured therapy.
- Critical incident response. On-site or virtual support after significant workplace events such as bereavements, redundancies, or accidents.
- Multilingual (40+ languages). Counsellors and content available in 40+ languages including French, Spanish, German, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
- Slack-native chat. Employees book and access mental health support without leaving Slack, the tool they already use every day.
- 24-hour therapist booking. On-demand video sessions with qualified UK-registered therapists, typically within 24 hours of request.
- Manager support. Dedicated advice line and training for managers handling team members struggling with mental health.
- Proactive wellbeing prompts. Slack-based check-ins and content nudges woven into the workday rather than parked in a separate portal.
Who it's for
No fit notes published.
No fit notes published.
Pricing approach
No pricing notes published.
No pricing notes published.
At a glance
- Global presence
- Formerly LifeWorks
- EAP & wellbeing services
- Multinational focus
- Multilingual support
- Direct & broker channels
- Slack-native experience
- Founded 2018, London
- Therapists within 24 hours
- Used by Monzo, Cazoo, Bulb
- Manager support included
- High-growth tech focus
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