Whatever’s on your mind,
we can help
We all need a little extra mental health support from time to time.
So whether you’re insured with us or not, you can turn to Bupa.
When you’re covered by Bupa, you’re really covered
You might be surprised to learn that mental health cover comes as standard with many of Bupa’s health insurance policies.
Not only that, but we cover more mental health conditions than any other leading UK insurer†. You’re also covered for conditions which come back again‡.
We’ll help even if you don’t have health insurance.
Mental health is too important to leave anyone out. So, we’ve made loads of content available to support anyone who could be struggling with a mental health condition.
For example, you can find out about mental health conditions and read articles by our experts. Follow our signposting to sources of help or find the right professional for you by using our Finder tool.
Bupa in the community
We believe in making a positive contribution to wider society and helping to improve the mental health of as many people as possible. That’s why we partner with leading community organisations to share ideas and best practice.
We’ve partnered with organisations such as Business in the Community (BITC), set up by Prince Charles, and the City Mental Health Alliance (CMHA).
We care about children’s mental health
Any Bupa member can call our Family Mental HealthLine for expert advice. So, if you’re worried about a child’s mental health, just pick up the phone − even if you don’t have mental health cover with your policy. The child doesn’t need to be on your policy, and you don’t have to be their parent (you could be a grandparent or carer, for example). Please have your membership number to hand when you call.
Mental health matters at work
That’s why we cover businesses of every size, even those with just two people. We provide a guide to help managers (PDF, 2.8MB) support their staff, and empower them to #OpenUp and make mental health a conversation topic at work.
Our Workplace Mental Health hub has lots of helpful information and advice, and our Workplace Wellbeing Hub suggests ways to support and improve your team’s wellbeing.
And along with other big companies, we’re asking the government to make mental health first-aid training mandatory – it’s something we already provide here at Bupa.
I need help. What’s my next step?
I already have Bupa health insurance.
I’m interested in health insurance for my employees.
I want to find out more about your mental health cover.
I don’t want insurance, but I do need some help
†As of September 2023, this comparison to other products in the market is based on Bupa’s and Defaqto’s interpretation of the differences between Bupa’s Bupa By You, SME Select and Corporate Select health insurance products and other health insurance products offering mental health cover. The comparison excludes any special offers or promotions which may temporarily alter the cover offered. Cover comparison information is for personal use and guidance only and does not constitute any contractual representation, warranty or obligation by either Bupa or Defaqto about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability of the comparison. Neither party accepts any liability for errors, omissions, direct or consequential loss in relation to this comparison.
See PDF How we compare: Individuals (PDF 0.1MB)
See PDF How we compare: Small business (PDF 0.1MB)
See PDF How we compare: Corporate business (PDF 0.1MB)
‡Conditions that come back are defined as chronic. For any business policies please refer to your policy documents to see if you have mental health as part of your cover. If you have mental health benefits your guide will confirm if your employer has chosen to remove the chronic rule for mental health conditions.
††Customers who live on the Isle of Man, or have a Bupa Standard, Bupa Premium or Bupa Your Choice policy, do not have access to Bupa Blua Health, but can access GP24 provided by HealthHero. Some corporate schemes don't include access to Bupa Blua Health or GP24, so please check your scheme documents or give us a call.
‡ ‡Direct Access telephone services are available as long as the symptoms are covered under the policy. If your cover excludes conditions you had before your policy started, we’ll ask you to provide evidence from your GP that your symptoms are not pre-existing for a period of up to two years from policy start date (or five years in the case of mental health). Always call us first to check your eligibility.
Bupa Blua Health and Bupa Family Mental HealthLine are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority or the Prudential Regulation Authority.
Bupa Blua Health is provided by Bupa Insurance Services Limited, registered in England and Wales with number 3829851. Digital GP services are powered by eMed Healthcare UK Limited, registered in England and Wales with number 15086104, Registered Office: 184-192 Drummond Street, London, England, NW1 3HP.
Bupa health insurance is provided by Bupa Insurance Limited. Registered in England and Wales No. 3956433. Bupa Insurance Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Arranged and administered by Bupa Insurance Services Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales No. 3829851. Registered office: 1 Angel Court, London EC2R 7HJ.
