Benenden Health partners with Forth on at-home diagnostics

Benenden Health has added at-home blood testing to its preventative healthcare services through a new partnership with diagnostics provider Forth.

Under the deal, Benenden members will have discounted access to a range of home testing kits covering up to 32 health markers, allowing them to assess aspects of their health without visiting a clinic. Prices start from £80 after the member discount.

Members can choose from three general wellness tests, which provide insights into areas including hormone balance, metabolic health and liver and kidney function. Four additional tests are available for specific health concerns, covering hormone health for men and women aged over 40, metabolic monitoring and advanced cholesterol analysis.

Results are delivered through a secure online account, enabling members to track changes over time, identify health trends and receive personalised insights and guidance to support their health and wellbeing.

Benenden Health said the new service forms part of its wider strategy to strengthen its preventative health offering by helping members identify potential health issues earlier and make informed decisions before conditions become more serious.

David Winter, head of innovation at Benenden Health, said: ‘We know our members are increasingly looking for simple, practical ways to understand their health and take action earlier. Through our partnership with Forth, we’re giving members convenient at-home access to clinically informed testing, personalised insights and clear next steps that can help them make more informed decisions about their wellbeing.’

Sarah Bolt, chief executive of Forth, said: ‘We’re delighted to be partnering with Benenden Health to provide accessible at-home health testing for its members. Our tests are designed to give people clear, actionable information about their health, helping them make positive lifestyle choices and seek support when needed.’

The launch expands Benenden Health’s range of preventative and healthcare services, which also includes a 24/7 GP helpline, mental health support, physiotherapy, diagnostic tests and scans, and digital health resources through the Benenden Health app.