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Celebrating our people at Health Shield's Summer Festival

At Health Shield, we believe in recognising and celebrating the hard work and dedication of our employees. Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting Health Shield's Summer Festival, a day dedicated to fun, appreciation, and camaraderie for the whole ...

Investing in Employee Wellbeing: Strategies for a Healthy, Happy Workforce

Creating a workplace culture that prioritises employee wellbeing can contribute to retaining staff. Employers who invest in supporting the wellbeing of their team are taking a step towards healthy, happy employees, creating a more productive and ...

P.T.S.D Awareness Day: Understanding and Supporting Those Affected with a Health Cash Plan.

27th June marks P.T.S.D Awareness Day, a crucial opportunity to shed light on the impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This day is dedicated to increasing awareness about PTSD, encouraging understanding, and highlighting the importance ...

Autistic Pride Day: Supporting Neurodiversity with Health Cash Plans

Autistic Pride Day, held annually on 18th June, recognises the importance of pride for autistic people, and its role in bringing about positive changes in wider society.

Health Shield's Environmental Initiatives: An Inspiring Perspective with Jess Marshall

In anticipation of World Environment Day on June 5, 2024, Health Shield is committed to raising awareness and taking action on pressing environmental issues. This day unites millions of people worldwide in efforts to protect our planet and empowers ...

Embracing Volunteers Week with Health Shield's Make a Difference Policy

Volunteers Week kicks off on the first Monday in June each year, dedicated to recognising and thanking the UK's dedicated volunteers. It's an opportunity to acknowledge their selfless efforts that enrich local communities, the voluntary sector, and ...

Health Shield: Prioritising Employee Wellbeing on International Human Resources Day

International Human Resources Day is a day to spotlight the role HR professionals play observed annually on May 20th. With today in mind, we take the opportunity to reflect on the invaluable contributions of HR professionals in fostering a ...

International Day of Families

International Day of Families, celebrated annually on May 15th, honours the significance of families and the essential role families play as the building blocks of society. This day celebrates the diverse forms that families embody across various ...

Skin Cancer Awareness Month

The skin is a remarkable feature of the human body. It plays a crucial role in maintaining our health by shielding us from harm and infections, regulating body temperature, managing fluid balance, and eliminating waste through our sweat glands. ...

Celebrating Earth Day: Health Shield's Sustainable Initiatives

Earth Day, observed annually on April 22nd, is a global event dedicated to environmental protection and raising awareness about pressing environmental issues. At Health Shield, one of our core values is ‘responsible’ we make sure we are accountable ...