Vitality partners with Perci Health to enhance its cancer proposition. September 22, 2026 Vitality has today announced a new partnership with Perci Health, introducing a Cancer Nurse Navigation service, further strengthening its existing Cancer Support Programme and the personalised care available to its health and life members with a cancer diagnosis. Perci Health is the UK's largest virtual cancer clinic, backed by Macmillan Cancer Support. As more people are living with and beyond cancer, Vitality is enhancing its existing cancer support programme through a partnership with Perci Health, expanding its 12-week service into a personalised 12-month programme. Vitality members diagnosed with cancer will have access to dedicated support from a Cancer Nurse Specialist, helping them navigate the wider impact of cancer and access the right support at the right time. For VitalityHealth members, it further enhances Vitality's established Oncology Care pathway and Cancer Support Programme, bringing together support across every stage of the cancer journey, from preventive screenings and diagnostics to comprehensive cancer treatment and case management and now including personalised cancer nurse support. For eligible VitalityLife members, Perci Health's dedicated cancer nurse support will be available for members claiming on Income Protection and Serious Illness Cover, as well as those making a Terminal Illness Claim on their Life Insurance Cover. The service is designed to complement care provided by a member's medical team, helping people navigate their diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and life beyond cancer. Rather than replacing existing clinical care, it provides a dedicated point of contact to help members better understand their treatment, access specialist services and manage the wider impact cancer can have on their lives. This reflects the wide-ranging impact of cancer beyond medical treatment alone. Perci Health's data shows that, on average, people affected by cancer identify 24 unmet needs across physical symptoms, emotional and psychological well-being, social relationships, practical issues and information needs, highlighting the importance of support that extends beyond treatment alone. In addition to the support provided by Vitality's Oncology Member Care Team, which helps members navigate all aspects of their cancer care, members will also have access to a dedicated Cancer Nurse Specialist through Perci Health's personalised cancer nurse service. Working alongside a member's existing healthcare team, the nurse provides personalised clinical, emotional and practical support, helping them to: * Understand their diagnosis and treatment options * Prepare for appointments and ask the right questions * Manage side effects and treatment-related challenges * Access specialist support services where appropriate * Navigate the emotional, practical and day-to-day impact of cancer, addressing the wider impact cancer can have on their lives. * Build confidence returning to work and everyday activities following treatment "Cancer treatment has advanced significantly in recent years, which means that more people are living with and beyond cancer than ever before. This is fantastic news, but it also means many more people are left navigating complex decisions about their care, managing the side effects of treatment, and dealing with the longer-term physical, practical and psychological impact cancer can have on their lives. IFA Magazine already provide some of the most comprehensive support to members affected by cancer, but its partnership with Perci Health strengthens that support even further, providing eligible members with access to a dedicated Cancer Nurse Specialist who can help them better understand their treatment, prepare for appointments, manage side effects and navigate the wider impact cancer can have on daily life. By combining personalised care planning with access to specialist clinical, emotional and practical support, IFA Magazine is ensuring members receive the right support at the right time, helping them feel more informed, confident and supported throughout their cancer journey." Dr Arun Thiyagarajan, CEO at VitalityHealth UK "Vitality has shown a real commitment to providing comprehensive care for people affected by cancer, and I'm incredibly proud that Perci will now be part of that. Cancer treatments are advancing, but the impact of cancer can last for months or years beyond curative treatment. With hundreds of cancer types and treatment combinations, each person's experience is deeply personal, from fatigue, hormonal and digestive changes to anxiety, loss of income and disruption at home. Its expert clinical team has designed a truly personalised, evidence-based service to help people manage the full impact of cancer. Delivered over 12 months, it recognises that people's needs change over time and provides ongoing specialist cancer nurse care to help them adjust to life during and beyond treatment." Kelly McCabe, co-founder and CEO of Perci Health

Chris Morgan: Supporting employees with specialist cancer care. Chris Morgan, head of product and proposition strategy, protection, Canada Life. The cancer landscape is changing. More working-age people are being diagnosed, but survival rates are improving. The consequence is that more people in the workforce are living with the long-term effects of cancer treatment. A diagnosis touches every aspect of an employee's life - physical, psychological and practical - and can affect absence, productivity, team stability and long-term workforce resilience. Nearly 70% of its Group Critical Illness claims last year were for cancer[1] and, while financial protection provides essential security, treatment and recovery are complex and extend far beyond hospital appointments. Recovery is frequently under-supported; fatigue, pain, anxiety, loss of confidence and work-related challenges can persist without structured rehabilitation or access to specialist care. Research shows that 1 in 3 people living with and beyond cancer continue to experience severe unmet needs[2]. Corporate Adviser has introduced Specialist Cancer Care with Perci Health to support customers after a cancer diagnosis. It gives employees or an eligible loved one* access to dedicated cancer experts through a seamless digital service from diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. Dedicated Cancer Nurse Specialists Employees get access to a dedicated Cancer Nurse Specialist (CNS) who provides support for up to 12 months. Support is delivered via video or telephone appointments, with secure messaging between sessions. The CNS explains the diagnosis, creates a personalised care plan, prepares employees for hospital appointments, helps manage side effects, offers emotional and practical support, and assists recovery and return to work, where appropriate. Access to a team of specialist cancer clinicians Employees can also access up to three additional sessions with a team of specialist clinicians. Where more complex needs arise, the CNS coordinates experts in oncology rehabilitation, such as physiotherapists, dieticians, psychologists, menopause specialists and pain or neuropathy experts. These targeted interventions complement NHS or private treatment, help manage side effects and support rehabilitation and recovery. Seamless digital experience Cancer care is often fragmented and administratively heavy. The Perci Health platform is oncology-specific technology designed to enhance specialist care, reduce repetition and stop members having to retell their story. It connects employees and clinicians with a shared electronic health record and personalised step-by-step guidance through treatment and beyond. The CNS aligns clinicians to avoid mixed advice, whilst employees can access notes, care plans and trusted, tailored information in one place. What this means for advisers This service gives you a clear, practical way to enhance client conversations and benefit strategies by introducing structured, specialist cancer care alongside existing benefits. Positioned as part of a wider wellbeing and protection offering, it enables more informed discussions on absence management, return-to-work planning and sustainable workforce participation. All of which are potential new consulting opportunities for workplace advisers. Traditional healthcare excels at diagnosis and treatment but often cannot provide ongoing, wrap-around support, leaving gaps across diagnosis, treatment and recovery. The National Cancer Plan promises earlier detection and personalised care plans, but delivery of services such as psychological support, physiotherapy and nutritional advice is constrained by pressures on the NHS. Specialist Cancer Care helps bridge these gaps, ensuring people not only receive a personalised care plan but also access to the specialist support needed to act on it. For you, this means moving conversations beyond the pay out, demonstrating structured clinical care at claim, consulting on cancer support in the workplace, amongst a wider wellbeing agenda, and helping employers address concerns about recovery, absence and workforce impact. For your clients, it is a chance to act now - ahead of the ten-year Cancer Plan - by offering additional support so employees receive comprehensive, personalised care from day one and by shifting the focus beyond financial protection to practical support for the increasing numbers of working-age employees affected by cancer. 1Canada life data as at 31 december 2025. *This service is available for employees claiming under a Group Critical Illness policy, or the employee's spouse/partner making a critical illness claim on the policy, or an immediate family caregiver providing care for the employee, spouse, partner, or child. These services cannot directly support anyone under the age of 18. This service is a non-contractual benefit provided through Canada Life and can be altered or withdrawn at any time. Video.