Cover Excellence Award Winner 2025

Can't work
after an accident?Get paid up to £2,250 a month.

Accident and sickness cover with no upfront medical checks. Claims paid within 14 days.

Starting from
33pa day
less than a first-class stamp
No medical checks14-day payoutCancel anytimeAuthorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
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Claims paid
96%+
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Two quick questions, then your personalised quote

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Quick eligibility check

Two questions — takes 10 seconds

Do you work at least 16 hours per week?

Have you been registered with a UK GP for 2+ years?

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Questions? Call PFS on 01872 211210 — real people in Truro.

Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct AuthorityUnderwritten by National FriendlyCover Excellence Award 202596%+ claims paid
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When work stops

What you're covered for

One slip off a ladder, one fall, one bad break — and the bills keep coming. Friendly Shield steps in with proper income protection plus a stack of extras.

£2,250/mo

Income protection for up to 3 months

£3,000/yr

Fracture and break cover

£85,000

Accidental death lump sum

24/7

Virtual GP and dentist access

£1,000

Rehabilitation benefit

£2,500

Natural death benefit*

*Natural death benefit payable after a 2-year qualifying period. Benefits shown are Gold tier maximums.

A taxi driver at home with his arm in a sling and overdue bills — work stops, bills don't

Three plans, one simple price

Same price whatever your age (18–60) or occupation. No hidden costs.

Bronze

£10/mo

just 33p a day

  • Up to £750/mo income
  • £1,000 fracture cover
  • Virtual GP access
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Silver

£17/mo

just 57p a day

  • Up to £1,500/mo income
  • £2,000 fracture cover
  • Virtual GP access
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Gold

£24/mo

just 80p a day

  • Up to £2,250/mo income
  • £3,000 fracture cover
  • £85k accidental death
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Add sickness cover from £8/mo · Spouse from £7/mo · Children £2/mo each. Benefits are “up to” Gold tier maximums.

Real claims, real payouts

96%+of claims paid out

Proper cover with proper payouts. When you claim, you get paid — on average within 14 days of approval. No hoops, no drama.

14-day average payout2,000+ policyholders protectedCover Excellence Award 2025

Real people, real stories

Friendly Shield has already helped thousands of working people across the UK

Mark, Painter & Decorator — illustrative case study

£6,750 paid out

Mark

Painter & Decorator · Gold — age 38 · 3 months out

Fell off a ladder, broke his leg. Friendly Shield covered the mortgage, the food shop and the kids’ school costs while he was off the tools.

Emma, Hairdresser — illustrative case study

£6,750 paid out

Emma

Hairdresser · Gold — age 27 · salon closed 9 weeks

Fractured her arm — couldn’t hold a pair of scissors. Income protection paid the rent and council tax until she was back behind the chair.

Sam, Taxi driver — illustrative case study

£4,500 paid out

Sam

Taxi driver · Silver — age 35 · 2 months off the road

Broken arm meant he couldn’t drive. London bills don’t stop — Friendly Shield paid out within 14 days and kept everything moving.

Anna, Barista — illustrative case study

£4,500 paid out

Anna

Barista · Silver — age 24 · shop closed 6 weeks

Sling on her arm meant the coffee van shut for 6 weeks. Friendly Shield covered rent and electric through every week of recovery.

Case studies are illustrative examples based on typical claims. Individual circumstances may vary.

Protect what matters most

No medicals.
No long forms.
No hassle.

Join thousands of working people across the UK already protected by Friendly Shield — for less than a first-class stamp a day.

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A young barista with her arm in a sling — coffee shop closed, bills overdue
For working people

Built for people who actually work

If you're self-employed, a gig worker, or don't get employer sick pay, one accident could mean zero income. Friendly Shield pays you within 14 days — no medical forms, no hassle.

85%

of self-employed workers have no income protection

Statutory Sick Pay doesn't apply to the self-employed. Friendly Shield bridges that gap.

Tradespeople
Self-employed
Delivery drivers
Care workers
Hairdressers
Builders
Gig workers
Shift workers
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Frequently asked

Got questions? We've got answers.

The honest answers to what people actually ask us.

When will I get paid if I claim?
On average within 14 days of your claim being approved. We pay directly into your bank account — no vouchers, no delays.
Am I eligible if I'm self-employed?
Yes. Friendly Shield is built specifically for self-employed people, tradespeople, gig workers, and anyone without employer sick pay. You just need to work at least 16 hours a week and be registered with a UK GP.
How long does income protection pay out for?
Up to 3 months per claim, for up to 5 claims in any rolling 5-year period. That's designed to cover the kind of real-world injuries that keep working people off the job — broken bones, joint injuries, back problems.
Is there a waiting period before I can claim?
Cover starts immediately once your policy is active. Accident cover begins from day one. Sickness cover (if you add it) has a 7-day waiting period before a claim can be made.
Can I cancel whenever I want?
Yes. No long contracts, no exit fees. You can cancel any time — just be aware that if you cancel and want to re-apply later, there's a 2-year re-application restriction.
Are you legit? Who actually pays the claims?
Yes. Friendly Shield is underwritten by National Deposit Friendly Society Limited (established 1868) and distributed by Pure Financial Solutions Ltd — a Cornish broker authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN 712612. Claims are paid by National Friendly. We're listed on the Financial Services Register.

Still have questions? Call us on 01872 211210 or drop us an email.