BIFIS supports wellbeing of tradespeople with new partnership

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DATE:
14.1.2026
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The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) is pleased to announce a new affinity partnership with M&L Healthcare Solutions, designed to deliver enhanced financial protection and private medical healthcare benefits to BIFIS registered businesses at preferential rates.

The partnership provides access to vital financial protection products, including income protection and critical illness cover. These solutions offer an essential safety net for SME business owners and sole traders who may otherwise face a sudden loss of income if they are unable to work due to illness or serious medical conditions.

In addition, the partnership introduces access to discounted private medical healthcare, a particularly valuable benefit for tradespeople who are often time poor. Private healthcare enables faster access to medical professionals, timely diagnosis and treatment, and quicker resolutions to health issues - helping members minimise downtime and return to work sooner.

M&L Healthcare is one of the fastest growing independent private medical insurance specialists in the UK, providing clients with outstanding levels of service, for which they have become renowned. They are leading specialists in the field of private medical insurance with over 100 years combined experience, with clients including private individuals and families as well as sole traders and SMEs, both in the UK and overseas.

By collaborating with M&L Healthcare Solutions, BIFIS continues to strengthen its commitment to supporting the long-term resilience, wellbeing, and sustainability of registered businesses, reinforcing BIFIS’ role as a trusted industry body, providing practical solutions that go beyond standards and accreditation to support the everyday needs of fitted interiors professionals.

Damian Walters, CEO of BIFIS, commented, “At BIFIS, we are committed to continually developing and enhancing our package of benefits for stakeholders. We take the time to understand the real challenges our registered businesses and partners face - whether that’s protecting their income, safeguarding their health, or ensuring business continuity. This partnership with M&L Healthcare Solutions is another step in delivering meaningful support that genuinely makes a difference to BIFIS registered tradespeople and their businesses.”

Thomas Dallison, M&L Healthcare Solutions, commented, ‘’ “We’re delighted to be partnering with BIFIS to support its registered businesses with access to tailored financial protection and private healthcare solutions. Tradespeople and SME owners face unique pressures on both their health and income, and this partnership allows us to provide practical, cost-effective cover that helps protect livelihoods, reduce downtime, and support long-term business resilience. We look forward to working closely with BIFIS and its members to deliver real value and peace of mind.”

For more information about the partnership and the benefits available, BIFIS registered businesses can contact M&L Healthcare Solutions directly:

Contact form: www.mlhs.co.uk/bifis
Email: BIFIS@mlhs.co.uk
Dedicated phone line: 01223650598

M&L Healthcare Solutions Ltd is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA Reference Number 943748).

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