Working To Wellbeing Welcomes Sam Walton as Partnerships Manager
Working To Wellbeing, a leading specialist in vocational rehabilitation coaching, is delighted to welcome Sam Walton as its new Partnerships Manager. With over 25 years of experience in financial services, Sam brings a wealth of expertise in strategic partnerships, sales management, and business development. Her appointment strengthens the company’s commitment to helping more people return to work and thrive after experiencing long-term health conditions.
Sam joins from AIG Life, having also held key roles at Vitality and LV=. She has a strong track record of working closely with insurers and intermediaries, building trusted relationships, and driving growth. Alongside her industry expertise, Sam is deeply passionate about the role that companies such as Working To Wellbeing have in improving the health & wellbeing of employees, particularly those with long-term conditions and cancer.
Working To Wellbeing believe that with the right support, at the right time, people can remain in or return to work in a way that works for them. Since 2012, its award-winning team of HCPC-registered health professionals has provided expert, compassionate, and evidence-based clinical and vocational rehabilitation services. It helps employees navigate the challenges of returning to work after conditions such as cancer, fatigue, long covid, stroke, persistent pain, neurodiversity, menopause, and mental ill health. It partners with employers, insurers, occupational health, and case managers to create tailored solutions that put people’s health and wellbeing at the heart of their return-to-work journey.
Dr Julie Denning, Managing Director, Chartered Health Psychologist at Working To Wellbeing, and Chair of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association, said:
“We are thrilled to have Sam on board. She shares our belief that work can be good for health when the right support is in place, and her experience and industry knowledge will be invaluable as we continue to grow. The demand for workplace rehabilitation services is increasing, and we are committed to reaching more organisations to ensure employees receive the help they need to return to or remain in work with confidence and dignity.”
Sam Walton, Business Development Manager at Working To Wellbeing, added:
“I am delighted to join Working To Wellbeing at such an exciting time. More than ever, employers and insurers are recognising the vital role of specialist return-to-work support in helping employees manage their health while remaining in or returning to work. I look forward to working with our partners to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives.”
Working To Wellbeing’s recent Windows to the Workplace study highlights the impact of vocational rehabilitation. Almost half (49%) of UK workers say they would be more
likely to stay with an employer long-term if they were offered return-to-work support after a health condition such as cancer. This figure rises to 58% for those under 35 and 63% for adults aged 35-54, showing the growing expectation for employers to provide meaningful and proactive workplace support.