FirstAssist attends major Conferences to help business improve health and wellbeing strategies

FirstAssist, leading provider of Health and Wellbeing solutions, is building its relationships with corporates, SMEs, banks, insurers and affinity organisation by attending a number of industry events in the last few months of 2004. FirstAssistís aim is to offer expertise and advice on the employee wellbeing issues that face most organisations, including Occupational Health, Stress and Absence Management.

ìItís very important to be seen at the forefront of the events that provide business and industry with new ideas and solutionsî, confirmed Tim Ablett, Chief Executive, FirstAssist. ìThere are many challenges that face both individuals and organisations, but by attending these events we can offer the expertise and experience to help find the right solution. Our prime objective is to be recognised as leaders in health and wellbeing solutions to help organisations protect their most important asset their people.î

Occupational Health Helpline Conference 12th October 2004
The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, EC4
FirstAssist is headline sponsor of this conference and exhibition that focuses on the key issues that businesses face today. The conference ëManaging Attendance & Rehabilitationí will discuss current thinking, latest research and best practice on Absence Management and Rehabilitation. By offering a number of packages including Sickness Absence Management, Occupational Health and Rehabilitation, FirstAssistís positive health solutions can identify the reasons for sickness absence and help organisations develop the best strategy to reduce costs.

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Conference & Exhibition 27-29th October 2004 Harrogate International Centre

Probably the most important conference & exhibition in any HR Directorís diary, the CIPD event is aimed at leaders and managers directly responsible for managing staff. The CIPD will provide a debating forum to discuss ways in which employers can manage skills and assess the contribution of employees. It will also look at health and wellbeing issues. All too often, this is an issue that is overlooked, but FirstAssist will demonstrate that by focusing on the health and wellbeing of all staff, companies can increase their efficiency and profitability.

On stand No Q16, FirstAssist will provide mini health checks on cholesterol levels, body mass index and blood pressure. As well as demonstrating a range of products and services, including its innovative new Sickness Absence Management System that utilises Internet enabled absence notification, with access to Occupational Health Advisors and an Occupational Health and Employment Helpline.

Also FirstAssist will carry out mini health checks on cholesterol levels, body mass index and blood pressure.

Illness or Disability managing the difference (A breakfast Seminar)

30th November 2004 - Sainsburyís Supermarkets Ltd, 33 Holborn, EC1

Sponsored by FirstAssist, the Health People Group & Churchill & Friend, this seminar will discuss what the new Disability Discrimination Act means to businesses. FirstAssist will give advice and offer solutions to leaders and managers on issues such as Stress, Absence Management and Rehabilitation.