Date: 18th April 2007

On the evening of Wednesday 18th April, FirstAssist Services had the great honour of accepting the Award for Best Risk Service Provider 2007 at the European Strategic Risk Awards in London.

FirstAssist won against stiff competition by demonstrating that it met the judging requirements of providing valuable tools for risk management in the workplace. Our propositions on absence, critical incidence and the recently enhanced EAP Programme were recognised as highly effective in providing both a reactive and proactive approach to managing risk within the workplace.

Ian Sparks, Managing Director of FirstAssist Services said: “This Award reinforces the importance of our on-going commitment to strive for excellence by investing in all our propositions to ensure that they meet the ever changing demands facing organisations and their employees in today's fast paced society.”

Tania Pierce-Jones (centre) receives the award on behalf of FirstAssist

FirstAssist is a leading provider of Health and Wellbeing services, supporting business performance through advice, care and insurance solutions. Employees and their families, employers large and small, and customers and members of organisations all benefit from FirstAssist's services. Operating 24/7, the company has offices in Hinckley and Purley. For information on the full range of FirstAssist's products and services please visit www.firstassist.co.uk

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