Skanska has launched a Digital GP service for all staff providing employees and their immediate families with instant advice and diagnosis.

Digital GP allows employees to connect with a doctor via video call or phone consultation.

The service operated by HealthHero, also provides prescriptions, open referrals and fit notes.

Harvey Francis, Skanska UK Executive Vice President,said, “We are really pleased to be able to extend this benefit to all our employees, Care for Life is one of our core values, by providing a way to access GP services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year we are supporting our people and their families to stay healthy”

Skanska added: “Wait times in accessing public medical services have increased significantly since the pandemic and this service gives Skanska people the access to the care they might need, quickly and easily, helping them to recover and make the return to work easier.

“By offering a flexible, around-the-clock healthcare solution, Skanska is reducing the strain on traditional healthcare systems while empowering employees to prioritise their health from the comfort of their own home or on the go.”