Wellbeing
Employee wellbeing providers for UK employers
Employee wellbeing has moved from a nice-to-have to a core part of most UK benefits strategies, driven by rising awareness of mental health and the cost of absence and turnover. Provision spans counselling and therapy, Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), digital wellbeing platforms, and group risk products with wellbeing services attached.
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The right choice depends on what your people actually need and how they prefer to access support. The providers below cover therapy-led, app-led and insurance-led models. Compare them here, then run a free Benefits Healthcheck to see how wellbeing scores within your wider package.
What to look for in a wellbeing provider
Clinical depth versus self-service
Some providers connect employees to qualified therapists; others lead with self-guided content. Match the model to the support your workforce will actually use.
Access and waiting times
Speed of access is often the difference between a benefit that helps and one that does not. Check how quickly an employee can reach real support.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) scope
EAPs range from a basic helpline to structured counselling and manager support. Confirm session counts and what sits behind the front door.
Engagement and uptake
Wellbeing benefits only return value when used. Look for clear communications, simple access and reporting that shows real take-up.
Frequently asked questions
What employee wellbeing services can providers offer?
Employee wellbeing services range from counselling and therapy and Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) to digital wellbeing apps, financial wellbeing support, and group risk products with wellbeing benefits attached. Most UK employers combine more than one to cover mental, physical and financial health.
What is an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)?
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a confidential support service giving staff access to counselling and practical advice on issues like stress, finances and relationships, usually available around the clock.
Are wellbeing benefits taxable?
It depends on the benefit. EAPs offering welfare counselling are generally exempt, while some perks may be taxable. The treatment varies, so check each benefit individually.
How do I measure the return on wellbeing spend?
Track uptake, absence rates, retention and employee feedback over time. A benefits audit gives you a baseline to measure improvement against.
Not sure what you need?
See where wellbeing fits in your benefits package
Run a free PerkIQ Benefits Healthcheck for a scored view of your whole package, including wellbeing, in under five minutes.
