Who are Equipsme?
Equipsme launched in 2018 with a mission to make business health insurance simple, practical and great value for money.
Unlike other health benefits and insurance, we actually want people to USE their plan. It’s not supposed to sit in your back pocket and do nothing. Which is exactly why we’ve put together these practical ‘How to’ guides.
Why Equipsme?
The services we selected to make up our award-winning plans are delivered by some of the biggest and most respected health providers in the industry like AXA Health, Thriva, Health Assured and Health Hero, so you can be reassured your health is in safe hands.
Equipsme is unique in the market because it also allows you to pay in to upgrade your cover and choose the level of benefits you believe is right for you and also add your partner and children, giving you extra peace of mind.
How to use your home health checks provided by Thriva
Equipsme’s home health checks are there if you’re just not feeling 100%, or if you just want to do a bit of an MOT. They’re simple, easy, and quick – and can be done from the comfort of your own home. All Equipsme plans, except for GP plus, include a home Health Check.
What is included in the health check benefit?
The Thriva health tests available to you will depend what plan level you’re on. If you’re not sure, check your Equipsme App or log on to the member portal through Equipsme.com. Company / Members Login | Equipsme
GP +
Members on our GP+ plan can get 30% off any Thriva test of their choice each year.
Level 3
Members on our Diagnosis plan get a choice of either a Cholesterol or Diabetes test with their plan, and 20% off any other Thriva test they buy.
Level 2
Members on our Diagnosis and Treatment plan get a choice of either an enhanced Heart Health, Diabetes or a Thyroid test as part of their plan, and 20% off any other Thriva test they buy.
Level 1
Members on our premium Diagnosis and Treatment plan get a choice of either a Heart Health, Men’s Health, Women’s Hormones, Thyroid & Iron or Diabetes test as part of their plan, AND the 20% off any other Thriva test they buy.
What is a home testing kit?
Your kit comes with everything you need and full instructions to do the blood collection and return your sample. You no longer need to do a finger prick test as our partners at Thriva have an automated blood collection device that takes the blood from your arm automatically, in an effortless, pain free and convenient way.
You can find out more information on how the ‘autodraw’ device works by watching the video here - Thriva | Autodraw blood collection device
How quickly do you get the results?
Results usually become available back to you online in about a week.
What can you test for?
Depending on your Plan level, tests can include things like:
- Heart Health – cholesterol, blood sugar and inflammation markers
- Diabetes – blood sugar, liver biochemistry and creatinine (indicates kidney health)
- Energy – thyroid (controls metabolism) and iron (ferritin) markers that help to identify any signs of deficiencies
- Male health – key markers for cholesterol, testosterone and blood sugar
- Female health - female hormonal health markers including Oestrogen, LH and FSH markers.
Who provides the home health checks?
Equipsme’s home health checks are provided by our partners Thriva. Thriva are experts in preventative care, and aim to help put people in control of their own health by providing home-based health checks with health insights, actionable support and GP advice, all from the comfort of home
How do I get a test?
Equipsme members can order their test kits by clicking on the health check icon on their App or personal portal. Company / Members Login | Equipsme
How often can I get tested?
Your plan lets you get tested every plan year.
Quick info about accessing your home health check:
- Log into the members portal or App and click on the health check icon
- Click the link to access your chosen health check, plus any discount if you wish to purchase additional health checks
- All Equipsme members receive 20% off any other Thriva health checks you buy and also 25% off Nuffield in-person health checks – please log into the portal and click on the health check icon to access.
Date reviewed: February 2025
