Ever since we came into being, Benenden Health has stood by its members, providing essential healthcare services. Our organisation thrives on being a mutual, where contributions from a membership of over 800,000 are used to support your health and wellbeing. During the current crisis that won't change.
If you're in financial difficulty due to COVID-19 and need to discuss your payment options please contact us on 0800 414 8100
You can request authorisation for diagnostics or treatment. However, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, some members experience restrictions or delays.
We’d like to reassure you that any diagnosis and treatment authorisation we’ve already provided to you during the Covid-19 pandemic will remain valid until 31st October 2021.
Please contact the consultant(s) or hospital(s) listed in your original authorisation letter and they will guide you in arranging your appointments.
We’re here to care for our members.
For help and advice during this challenging time take a look at some of our articles on:
Who is classed as vulnerable, what is a long-term condition, do I need to be worried, should I self-isolate? These are current common health concerns of the nation as whole.
Coronavirus can be spread when people with the virus have close, sustained contact with people who are not infected. This typically means spending more than 15 minutes within two metres of an infected person, such as talking to someone for instance.
Information on hand hygiene, planning ahead and how to use health services and resources.
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter can be fabulous sources of information but sadly this information may not be fact based and can quickly raise anxiety and spread concern. The spread of misinformation, myth and rumour can create serious health and social implications for our society.
When looking for Coronavirus information the following will provide the most up to and evidence-based information:
English government and public health information
gov.uk/coronavirus
www.nhs.uk/coronavirus/
www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
Welsh government & public health information
https://gov.wales/coronavirus
https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/latest-information-on-novel-coronavirus-covid-19/
Scottish government & public health information
https://www.gov.scot/
https://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/
Northern Ireland Executive & public health
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/coronavirus-covid-19
https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/
Accredited Twitter feeds
Public Health England @PHE_uk
Public Health Wales @PublicHealthW
Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official
Public Health Northern Ireland @publichealthni
Our 24/7 GP helpline partner Medical Solutions have also provided a range of resources including helpful videos.
