About Perks Local

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What is Perks Local?

Perks RISE is our award-winning App and an essential wellbeing tool designed especially for you; RISE is made up of four services:

  • 24/7 GP Access for you and your family, both home and away.
  • EAP wellbeing advice
  • Legal helpline covering general life challenges
  • MyMindPal builds mental fitness and directs those at risk to the appropriate support.


Easy GP consultations - by video or phone.

Saving time, effort and worry.

No waiting with 24/7 availability to GPs by ‘phone or video consultation, the app connects employees and their families to quality advice, direct into their homes. It’s quick and convenient, and it can help save businesses time and money too.

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How can Perks Direct benefit your business?

  • Fulfilling your responsibilities and duty of care

    Organisations are responsible for looking after their people properly, and it’s an increasing consideration for job seekers. Showing you care shows you take these responsibilities seriously, and that’s good for recruitment, staff retention and tribunal support.

  • Helping your team to help themselves

    The range of advice on offer means there’s vital help at hand when it’s needed most, empowering your people to live lives better – and that’s something they’ll bring over into the workplace too.

    Invest in your people for just a few pounds per person per month and inspire their loyalty, wellbeing and performance.

  • Reduce absenteeism

    Going to GPs takes time out of work, while equally not going could create longer-term problems and absence. The time that’s lost as a result costs UK businesses an estimated £600 per employee per year. Online consultations help cut down on lost time and costs.

  • Improve productivity and retention

    More time at work and a healthier, motivated workforce translate into a more productive business. Similarly, by feeling valued, employee loyalty can increase, saving businesses the effort and cost of recruitment. On average, the real cost of replacing employees is £30,000 per person.

  • Perks & discounts – offering a great deal for your business too.

    It’s not just your teams who’ll be making savings; it’s your business too in terms of pay rises, rewards and employee retention.

  • A cost-effective way to boost employees’ pay

    The range of deals on offer – including on groceries and everyday items – translates into well over £2,000 savings annually. In pay rise terms, that’s significant, and it’s tax-efficient too. It’s a great addition to your rewards and incentives programme.

  • Locking in loyalty

    A survey by Glass Door revealed that 79% of UK employees value new or additional benefits above a simple increase in pay. So giving them access to thousands of discounts and deals means a more loyal and committed workforce for you. Every time they buy, they’ll be thinking of you through your branded website. 

GP Consultations by Video or Phone!

24/7 Availability

Home or Abroad

  • Whether they're on business or on holiday, your team can talk to GPs wherever they are.
  • Provides quick reassurance, support and advice with no language complications.
  • Easy access to a huge online database of health and travel information to aid holiday planning.

Prescriptions delivered to home or work

  • Our qualified GPs can make diagnoses and provide an authorised prescription, saving time.
  • For added convenience, our online pharmacy service ensures same-day delivery to your employee's home or place of work.

Care for an employee’s whole family 24/7

  • By including your employees' family in the cover, we're extending the benefit and adding value all round.
  • It's an 'always-on' service - so your people know there's someone to turn to, whenever they need.
  • Designed for ease and peace of mind, we reduce the difficulty of seeing a GP.

Unlimited monthly consultations

  • Our GPs are there for your people, however often they're needed.  There's no limit on the number of calls they can make.
  • There's no time limit on the calls either.  Our team takes time to listen and get things right.
  • Employees simply book in a time and place of their choosing.  What could be easier?

Multi-lingual doctors

  • Our fully inclusive service includes a diverse team of qualified GPs.
  • We offer consultations in a wide range of languages, so it's accessible to everyone.

There are countless things that can affect the wellbeing and performance of your people – from bereavement and money worries through to legal matters and personal health. Our experts are always on hand with totally confidential advice and support.

Health & Wellbeing!

Confidential advice to provide reassurance to your people

Holistic Wellbeing Advice

  • Our team of wellbeing specialists are on hand to offer advice, support and guidance on a wide range of healthcare issues, providing reassurance for your people.
  • An emotional Healthline staffed by trained counsellors helps employees cope with bereavement, anxiety, mental stress and depression.
  • Additional features such as health clubs, boot camps and an online wellbeing tracker encourage better lifestyle choices.

Expert money and legal support

  • Legal expertise delivered 24/7 through one of the UK's leading law firms covers everything from disputes through to family and employment law.
  • A team of experts is on hand to provide impartial support and advice on key money matters, including debt management and welfare assistance as well as with tax and retirement planning.

MyMindPal

Your mind's best friend

Building a mentally fit workforce by enabling your people to:

  • Become more resilient
  • Reduce levels of stress
  • Enhance positive thinking styles
  • Live in the present moment
  • Build healthier behaviours


The need:

Double the amount of people experienced depression in June 2020 compared with June 2019. UK Office Of National Statistics

44% The percentage of work-related ill health cases caused by stress, depression and anxiety

57% Of work days lost due to ill health, 57% were because of stress, depression and anxiety

(Source - HSE data 2018)


So how do we solve the workforce mental health crisis?

Prevention and early risk identification are the two most effective ways to protect the welfare of your people and the cost impact to your bottom line MyMindPal builds mental fitness and directs those at risk to the appropriate support.

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