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Half of British workers would not receive any support in returning to work from a long absence or do not know what help is available, according to new research.

Aviva is making the employee assistance programme (EAP) freely available on all its group income protection (GIP) schemes.

Ellipse has improved the way it calculates free cover limits on its group life schemes.

Louise Colley from Aviva picked up the Outstanding Achievement Award at last night's COVER Excellence Awards.

Unum has become the second insurer to use ITV's Downton Abbey to promote the importance of income protection (IP).

Employers are recognising the importance of a healthy workforce while employees have admitted they would work harder for one who invests in their health.

Just one quarter of people in employment prior to successfully claiming Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) had returned to work 18 months later, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has found.

Ellipse has welcomed Dame Carol Black's pledge to press government for the removal of tax hurdles that prevent companies taking out employee health and absence management services.

Businesses and workplaces are the future for delivering healthcare services and will progressively be expected to do so, international experts have said.

Mental health problems will be the number one health priority for the world in the near future and workplaces must play their part in tackling it, a conference has heard.