A SUCCESSFUL trial has seen hundreds of staff at a major employer in Andover has seen a huge roll-out for a discount scheme.

Simplyhealth has renewed their Lifestyle Card membership for a further year after recognising the benefits that the scheme offers their employees and the support it brings to the local community.

Since introducing the card in February 2019, the number of participating businesses has nearly doubled and their 1,200 staff can now access over 300 local discounts.

Richard Gillies, chief operating officer at Simplyhealth, said: “We’re delighted to continue offering our colleagues The Lifestyle Card, giving them access to some great discounts in Andover. I know our colleagues have valued using The Lifestyle Card over the last six months and continuing to offer it is just one of the ways we’re supporting the community. By shopping local, we’re helping to support the many local businesses based her.”

And rewards and benefits specialist Lisa Jackman said: “We’re really pleased to be working with the Lifestyle Card for another 12 months, giving our employees access to over 300 local discounts. Our employees have made some great savings and it’s brilliant to not only hear how much they’ve saved but where we are supporting local businesses in and around Andover.”

The Lifestyle Card was launched by Sean and Fiona Caruana in August last year and they have set themselves a target to entice local residents to spend locally and have thanked Simplyhealth for their continued support.