Provider comparison
Telus Health vs Health Assured
Side-by-side comparison from the PerkIQ directory. Cover, pricing, regulator status, and fit at a glance.
Category
Wellbeing
Health & Insurance
Best for
500-50,000+ employees
10-50,000+ employees
Pricing model
Per employee / month
£1-£5 per employee / month
UK presence
Since 2022 (as Telus Health)
Since 2000
Regulator
Not applicable
Not applicable
Strapline
Telus Health (formerly LifeWorks) offers global EAP, mental health, and wellbeing services. Strong fit for multinational UK employers wanting consistent benefits across countries.
Health Assured is the UK's largest Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provider, offering 24/7 counselling, legal support, and wellbeing services to over 13 million employees across the country.
What's included
- Global EAP across 160+ countries. One contract, one platform, consistent service standards across every geography your team operates in.
- Mental health pathways. In-app digital tools combined with access to qualified counsellors and structured therapy.
- Critical incident response. On-site or virtual support after significant workplace events such as bereavements, redundancies, or accidents.
- Multilingual (40+ languages). Counsellors and content available in 40+ languages including French, Spanish, German, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
- 24/7 telephone counselling. Round-the-clock confidential support line staffed by qualified counsellors.
- Structured short-term therapy. Up to 8 face-to-face or video sessions per issue, no GP referral needed.
- Legal & financial advice. Free expert guidance on everything from debt management to consumer rights and family law.
- Manager support. Dedicated manager helpline plus mental health awareness training and crisis intervention.
At a glance
- Global presence
- Formerly LifeWorks
- EAP & wellbeing services
- Multinational focus
- Multilingual support
- Direct & broker channels
- UK's largest EAP
- 13m+ UK employees covered
- 24/7 counselling line
- Legal & financial advice included
- Peninsula Group subsidiary
- Direct & broker channels
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