Veriforce CHAS has partnered with health-tech platform HealthKey in a collaboration which aims to help CHAS-assessed contractors to offer comprehensive, personalised healthcare benefits to their employees at a significantly discounted rate.
The construction sector’s unique occupational health challenges, including long hours, physically demanding work, and high-stress environments, leave workers particularly vulnerable to musculoskeletal issues and mental health concerns.
However, despite these challenges, the industry has been historically underserved in terms of access to private health benefits. This partnership seeks to change that by offering tailored health and wellbeing services through HealthKey’s platform.
The HealthKey platform offers a suite of services including virtual GP consultations, physiotherapy, preventative care, and innovative mental health support. A standout feature is the integration of JAAQ (Just Ask a Question), a mental health resource that allows users to explore interviews with sports stars and celebrities who openly share their mental health journeys.
CHAS members can now grant their workers access to HealthKey’s diverse marketplace of health services for an exclusive price of £41.67 per employee per year, with options for discounted access to specialised treatments such as back pain and musculoskeletal care — some of the most common health issues in the construction industry.
David Joerring, co-founder and CEO of HealthKey, said: “Our mission at HealthKey has always been to unlock and simplify access to everything people need to live healthier lives.
“By partnering with Veriforce CHAS, we’re bringing this vision to an industry that has been overlooked for far too long. Together, we are building a system that provides holistic support, ensuring workers feel valued, supported, and empowered.”
David Turner, head of marketing at CHAS, addresses his company’s drive for mental health awareness in addition to physical health: “Every stakeholder in the construction industry has a role to play in improving mental health. But employers are uniquely positioned to drive industry-wide change by addressing mental health head-on. This partnership with HealthKey is a vital step toward that goal, offering not just benefits but the tools and resources to build a healthier, more resilient workforce.”
