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...

To continue reading this article...

Join COVER for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, key trend analysis and industry insights.
  • Stay on top of the latest developments around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and the cost of living crisis.
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletter.
  • Members only access to monthly programme 'The COVER Review'
  • Be the first to hear about our CPD accredited events and awards programmes.

Join now

 

Already a Cover member?

Login

More on Group Protection

Autumn Budget 2024: Employers' NI hike's impact on group protection

Autumn Budget 2024: Employers' NI hike's impact on group protection

Businesses urged to maintain investment

Cameron Roberts
clock 30 October 2024 • 3 min read
MetLife expands YuLife partnership

MetLife expands YuLife partnership

Group income protection

Cameron Roberts
clock 28 October 2024 • 1 min read
Quarter of employers not recording sickness absence impact

Quarter of employers not recording sickness absence impact

GRiD finds

Jaskeet Briah
clock 23 October 2024 • 2 min read