Unum Help@Hand usage up 148% during early 2021

Compared to Q1 2020

John Brazier
clock • 2 min read

New figures from Unum show that from January to April this year Help@hand downloads have more than doubled

Unum has recorded that usage of its digital health service, Help@hand, has grown 148% during the January-April period so far this year compared to the same time in 2020. Since launching around 18 months ago, almost 12,000 appointments have been booked using the service provided by Square Health.  Despite the continued vaccination rollout and easing of social restrictions, Unum has recorded that demand for remote GP services has shown "no sign of letting-up". Mental health support is one of the key demands from Help@hand users, with Unum stated that Since July last year remote appoi...

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