EASE – an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) can be used in conjunction with existing healthcare plans or as a stand alone product to help employers meet their duty of care responsibilities.

EASE gives employees access to professional information and counselling on a wide range of legal, medical and domestic issues.

Purchasing EASE for their employees could help your clients:

• Reduce the risk of stress related litigation when implemented in conjunction with a robust stress policy and line manager training
• Can help as an integral part of your clients health and safety policy
• Position your clients organisation as a caring employer
• Reduce absenteeism and staff turnover
• Assist line managers in resolving staff problems
• Help employees cope with work-related and personal problems
• Identify underlying issues and concerns within your clients workforce

How does it work?

• Company paid plan
• Low cost and simple to set up
• Service available immediately from date of registration

Employees will have access to:

• 24 hour counselling and information line, 365 days a year
• Confidential advice to a team of qualified counsellors, lawyers and medical advisors
• Up to 6 face to face counselling sessions

All counselling, medical and legal information is provided by FirstAssist Services Ltd. If necessary, individuals may be referred for advice outside this programme. The cost of which is not covered by this service.

Westfield Health is an organisational member of the UK EAP Association.