Healix sees consultations jump 87% during 2021

Effects of Covid pandemic

John Brazier
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Healthcare trust provider, Healix, has recorded consultations rising 87% in the first six months of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020.

According to data from its TrustDoc service that provides virtual GP appointments for its clients, orthopaedics and musculoskeletal (MSK) consultation volumes have increased when compared to last year. Demand for emotional wellbeing support has also increased in 2021, with data from Healix's Holistic Health service showing that almost half of consultations delivered this year were emotional wellbeing focused.    Healix stated the increase in consultations has a clear link with the Covid-19 pandemic, with more people working from home without proper equipment or set-ups requiring ortho...

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