L&G sees 79% rise in employees using digital health service

The data is based on the usage of L&G's prevention and early intervention services last year, by employees of its group income protection (GIP) clients. Of the employees who used the provider's online physiotherapy during an absence, 57% returned to work faster, L&G detailed, while 62% of employees who used L&G's virtual GP said it helped them to avoid taking time off work. The provider's virtual GP service has also supported the loved ones of employees, with 14% of cases for people aged under 18, of which 7% were for children aged under 5. L&G said this could help towards minimising ...