https://gewardzhealth.com/blog Expert insights, case studies, and practical guides to help SMEs across Ireland and the UK provide better healthcare benefits. en-ie Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:56:48 GMT https://gewardzhealth.com/blog/know-before-you-go-travel-preparedness https://gewardzhealth.com/blog/know-before-you-go-travel-preparedness Business trips, family holidays, children studying abroad — being prepared before you travel protects your people and your business. Here's why 'know before you go' matters. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Travel Health https://gewardzhealth.com/blog/mental-health-support-remote-hybrid-workers-ireland https://gewardzhealth.com/blog/mental-health-support-remote-hybrid-workers-ireland Remote and hybrid work has transformed Irish workplaces — but isolation, boundary blur, and digital fatigue are taking a toll. Here's how employers can support mental health in distributed teams. 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Learn how Gewardz Health delivers 300%+ ROI with GP access, mental health support, and family coverage. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Employee Benefits https://gewardzhealth.com/blog/digital-doctor-service-explained-ireland https://gewardzhealth.com/blog/digital-doctor-service-explained-ireland How virtual GP appointments work in Ireland. 7 days/week, 8am-10pm — plus 24/7 mental health support and family coverage. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Digital Healthcare https://gewardzhealth.com/blog/randox-health-partnership-testing-services https://gewardzhealth.com/blog/randox-health-partnership-testing-services Gewardz members now access world-class diagnostic testing: health checks, blood tests, allergy testing, and more across Ireland and the UK. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Partnership Announcement https://gewardzhealth.com/blog/healthcare-costs-ireland-2025-sme-budget-planning https://gewardzhealth.com/blog/healthcare-costs-ireland-2025-sme-budget-planning 80% savings vs insurance. Gewardz Health from €24.99/month provides GP access, mental health support, and family coverage without insurance complexity. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Cost Analysis https://gewardzhealth.com/blog/kildare-chamber-best-emerging-business-award https://gewardzhealth.com/blog/kildare-chamber-best-emerging-business-award Gewardz Health awarded Best Emerging Business at the County Kildare Chamber of Commerce Awards for accessible healthcare for Irish families. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Company News