Welcome to your Howden Group Critical Illness hub

Our Group Critical Illness policy offers financial support if you're diagnosed with a critical illness or undergo a surgical operation as defined in the policy and survive for at least 14 days.

Having that safety net during life’s toughest moments is one thing. But, at Aviva, we’re also here to support physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Available through your employer’s Aviva Group Critical Illness policy, we've designed our suite of wellbeing services to help you live your best lives in the here and now.

From spotting potential problems early on and getting help to keeping on top of your health. The Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace app, provided by Square Health, is designed to give guidance around staying well. With a few personal details, the app can help detect, manage and potentially prevent physical and mental health problems.

From access to specialist teams to valuable support in all areas of your life. Designed to help you stay happy and healthy, the Employee Assistance Programme, provided by HealthHero, can help when things are tough. You’ll have access to a team who can give practical information and advice. Trained specialists and counsellors, can help talk through work pressures, relationship breakdowns or money worries, offering you emiotional support at difficult times.

From therapy and counseling to long-term emotional support. The time after a critical illness diagnosis can be difficult. A dedicated nurse at RedArc can offer support over the telephone. You can talk to them for as long and as often as you want. They’ll provide information to help you understand the health condition and talk through any worries or treatment options.

From Estate Administration and Will Writing to funeral and bereavement support. There are times when we need a legal expert and the team at Red Apple Law legal services offer free and discounted support. Sometimes having a professional to guide you through things like property ownership, getting married or divorced, or losing a loved one, can be a huge help and gives some peace of mind.

From health and fitness goals and the gym to cancer care and support. With Get Active you get savings on gym services, shopping discounts for health and lifestyle products and money-saving offers on at home workouts and fitness. And with added Cancer Care, Get Active offers discounted products and services to help with the daily living adjustments that a cancer diagnosis and treatment can bring.

From information and insights to a wealth of resources. Looking after your mental health is as important as taking care of the physical. Available any time, Aviva Mental Health Guidance offers knowledge to help identify and manage ill health, stress and anxiety. Designed by an in-house expert, these bite-sized videos cover a range of mental health topics to support your steps towards improved mental wellbeing.

From guidance to practical assistance.  Aviva Cancer Care Support, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, can help you through all stages of a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Living with cancer varies from person to person and every day is different with potential for a range of physical, emotional and financial concerns. Because cancer can affect life in many different ways, we’ve brought together information and guides, so you can easily find the help you need.

From family and relationships to money or work. Stress and worry can come from anywhere and take a toll on your wellbeing. In our Wellbeing Library, you’ll find sections offering helpful support, hints, tips, guides and tools on all kinds of situations. Whatever’s on your mind, you can find information to help deal with it.

For wellbeing services that are there for you. For the ups and downs. From sadness to wellness. From support to build you up to encouragement to smash your goals. Helping you thrive, every day.