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 anytimeFCA regulated
or call 01872 211210
Welder at work
Care worker on the job
Tradesperson at work in a workshop
Claims paid
96%+
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Let's get you covered

Two quick questions, then your personalised quote

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.

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What you're covered for

Simple, affordable protection for life's unexpected moments

£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.

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

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Tom

Electrician · Gold — age 34

£4,500 paid out

Broke his wrist on site. Received 3 months income + fracture payout within 14 days.

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Sarah

Hairdresser · Silver — age 28

£3,000 paid out

Knee injury meant 2 months off work. Income protection covered her rent and bills.

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Dave

Delivery driver · Bronze — age 41

£1,500 paid out

Back injury from lifting. Received income benefit within 2 weeks of his claim.

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Lisa

Care worker · Gold — age 37

£7,750 paid out

Fractured ankle and 3 months recovery. Income, fracture and rehab benefit all paid.

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 father holding two smiling children — the family you're protecting with Friendly Shield
A care worker on the job — one of the millions of working people Friendly Shield protects
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 — an FCA-regulated Cornish broker, 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.