We're here for all our members as we have been for the last 115 years.
Whether you're using our 24/7 GP service, or 24/7 Mental Health Helpline we're always on hand to support you through difficult times.
My Benenden is your online portal where you can manage your account, view your rewards and discounts, register to become an active member of our democracy and find out about the services available through your Benenden Health membership.
Registering for My Benenden is free and quick to do; all you need to have ready are your membership number and personal details.
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It's easy to manage your membership with My Benenden. You can:
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Lines are open from 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).
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Your guide to help you get the most from your Benenden Health membership
You can add as many people as you like to your membership for only £11.50 per person, per month.
You can call our 24/7 GP advice line with concerns relating to coronavirus (COVID-19).
You can also call our 24/7 Mental Health Helpline to speak to a counsellor who can provide immediate emotional support and signposting for problems such as anxiety and depression.
If you're in financial difficulty due to COVID-19 and need to discuss your payment options please contact us on 0800 414 8100.
Yes you can. Please call us as usual to request authorisation for diagnostics, treatment and physiotherapy.
Our 24/7 GP and Mental Health Helplines are open as normal. You can call our GP advice line with concerns relating to coronavirus (COVID-19).
In normal circumstances, we can provide a prompt diagnosis for any set of symptoms following a GP referral, if the wait time on the NHS is more than three weeks. For treatment (when NHS waiting times are more than five weeks), please find the list of conditions covered under our treatment services here.
However, for both services, it is important to note that some specialities are going to take some time to become accessible and will be dependent upon a number of factors such as service, consultant and regional availability. The availability of services that involve the respiratory tract, i.e. throat, breathing tests and some stomach checks may have more delay than other specialties. We are also aware that all services across the UK will have varying availability which we have no control over. We’d suggest that you discuss the access in your area with your appointment healthcare provider or consultant.
No.
It’s highly likely there will be a delay to your diagnostics and treatment appointments. Your existing letter of authorisation is still valid, and you won’t have to update your authorisation.
We’ve agreed that all diagnostic and treatment authorisations from 1st January 2020 are now valid until 31st October 2021.
As lockdown restrictions ease, private hospitals are at varying stages of returning to normal and this is likely to continue for some time. If you have a delayed appointment, you should contact the hospital or provider you are due to visit for an update on when you can expect to be seen.
The vast majority of private hospitals have been working tirelessly to support the NHS and our nation during the pandemic and we acknowledge that some services have been difficult to access.
As lockdown restrictions ease, private hospitals are at varying stages of returning to normal and this is likely to continue for some time.
If you have a delayed appointment and you have not heard from the hospital or provider that you are due to visit, you should contact that provider using the details provided with your original authorisation letter.
You can contact us as you would normally.
We’re currently open from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
Online
The easiest way is to log into My Benenden. When you login, you’ll see your membership number located on the right-hand side within the blue box.
Your membership number is also shown on your welcome pack, and on any correspondence, we may have sent you.
Phone
If you haven’t registered for My Benenden please call our member services team on 0800 414 8100 as you’ll need your membership number to register for this service. (Lines are open 8am-5pm Monday to Friday)
Online
The easiest way to update your details is to log into My Benenden. Here you can update your personal details and marketing permissions in minutes.
If you don't have an account, you can set one up in less than two minutes. You’ll need your membership to hand. Your membership number can be found within your welcome pack or on any correspondence we may have sent you.
Phone
You can also call our member services team on 0800 414 8100 who will be happy to help. (Lines are open 8am-5pm Monday to Friday)
Online
The easiest way to add someone to your membership is via My Benenden.
If you don't have an account, you can set one up in less than two minutes. You’ll need your membership to hand. Your membership number can be found in your welcome pack or on any correspondence we may have sent you.
Phone
You can also ring our member services team on 0800 414 8100 who will be happy to help. (Lines are open 8am-5pm Monday to Friday)
To request our services please ensure that:
1. You're an existing member of Benenden Health
2. You have your membership number to hand
3. You've been with us for six months before requesting certain services. (Minimum wait times and exclusions apply).
Services you can request straight away
Call us on 0800 414 8247 and select option 1
Call 0800 414 8247 and select option 2
Call 0800 414 8100
Services you can request after six months of membership
Call us on 0800 414 8100
Only if you've been referred by your NHS GP Practice and your NHS wait is over three weeks for Medical Diagnostics.
Call us on 0800 414 8100
Only if you've been referred by your NHS GP Practice and your NHS wait is over five weeks for Medical Treatment and Surgery.
View the procedures we cover
Call us on 0800 414 8100
Call 0800 414 8247 and select option 2
Call us on 0800 414 8100
Working with one of our partner, Vita Health Group, we’ve developed a range of free virtual classes for our members to help with physical and mental wellbeing.
Classes are available daily and include topics such as:
There are 100 spaces available per class and these will be offered on a first come first served basis. You'll need your membership number to book on to a class so make sure you have it to hand.
To book a class you'll be directed to Vita Health Groups website.
