Bupa to open two mental health centres in Scotland
It can now be revealed two of those will be in Scotland with Dundee and Edinburgh earmarked as areas of the country which will see them introduced.
The centres are a response to rising demand for access to mental health services in the UK with research revealing that one in four adults experience some form of mental health concern each year, which rises to one third of UK employees.
A quarter of UK workers reported a deterioration in their mental wellbeing over the past year, while a third of those affected did not seek any form of assistance.
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It will initially be accessible to Bupa's UK insurance customers before eventually becoming available to self-paying members of the public.
The centres will offer access to face-to-face talking therapies including counselling, psychology, psychotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Carlos Jaureguizar, CEO for Bupa Global, India & UK said: 'As a leading provider of healthcare services to FTSE100 organisations and SMEs across the UK, we know that keeping workforces healthy and in work is a primary concern for employers.
'Since 2020, demand for mental health services has grown exponentially for the workforce and their wider family unit, particularly young people. There is an increasing need for mental health support across the UK and fast access to services has never been more important.
'Mindplace centres will help people get fast access to face-to-face care. They reflect our commitment to prevention, identifying urgent needs amongst our customers where early intervention can lead to better health outcomes. With no shareholders, this reinvestment of our profits enables us to develop solutions that support and mitigate pressure on healthcare systems over the long term.'
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