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News : August 2008

Private Healthcare UK keeps you up to date with the latest news and developments in private treatment in the UK.

Check the small print on cancer cover With one in three people diagnosed with some form of cancer during their life time, it's no surprise that over half of Britons today name cancer as their major health worry. Add to this the growing...
Lenders are still taking the PPI out of 2 million loans As many as two million loan Payment Protection Insurance policies have been sold to people who may never be able to make a claim, according to new research by Which?
FSA fines motor dealerships over PPI sales The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined five motor dealerships a total of £175,000 for mis-selling payment protection insurance (PPI). GK Group, George White Motors, Ringways Garages...
Latest Norwich Union claims figures In 2007, Norwich Union paid out more than £106 million in critical illness claims , compared to £90 million in 2006. 1387 payments made up 85% of total claims, compared to 75% in 2006.
Health-on-Line comment on hospital bug infestations Recent reports have shown alarming levels and variety of pest infestations. These range from the less worrying variety such as flying ants, wasps and flies to the more concerning including maggots,...
Saints sign up with National Deposit Southampton FC has teamed up with friendly society National Deposit to launch a new three-year partnership between Southampton FC and National Deposit which will see a range of products including...
Wide-ranging gap year cover not on insurers' radar, warns Karma Insurance A Level students taking a break from their studies and heading for a gap year abroad should have a travel policy that provides hazardous sports and search and rescue cover, says Brian Wright,...
Bupa searches for a new charity partner for the Great Runs Bupa, the leading health and care company, is looking for a new charity partner for the 2009 Great Run series, which includes the Great North Run, the largest half marathon in the world, sponsored by...
Technique could improve diagnosis of osteoarthritis A new imaging technique could improve the diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA) and reduce the need for hip replacement and knee surgery, scientists from New York have revealed.
Five ways to keep healthy and save nearly five hundred pounds a month Save nearly five hundred pounds in just one month and look after your health in five steps, according to health experts at Bupa
WPA to fund legal challenge on drugs WPA, the health insurer, has pledged to fund a legal challenge for any of its policyholders who are denied NHS care if they 'top up', having obtained a QC's opinion that this policy is...
Britons go long haul Britons are radically changing the way they go on holiday, according to new research from Cater Allen Private Bank. Traditionally, the majority of Britons have holidayed in Europe, with nine of the...
Pet insurance for people? If people were pets, twice as many would have private medical insurance. There is nearly twice the number of health insurance policies for pets in the UK than there are for people, says Tesco.
Author criticises NHS for refusing Alzheimer's drug The author Terry Pratchett has slammed the NHS for forcing people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease to pay for private treatment if they want to take a particular drug.
Eye bag surgery on the rise in men A growing number of men are turning to cosmetic surgery to remove the bags under their eyes, according to Transform.
Men account for majority of drug-related deaths New figures paint a picture of widespread drug addiction and misuse in England and Wales.
New guidance for dental tourism New guidance and advice for UK residents considering dental treatment abroad has been issued by the General Dental Council in association with the oral health charity the British Dental Health...
Critical risk to pensions Legal & General is urging people to consider the devastating impact that having a critical illness could have on their ability to save into their pension.
Scheduled Airline Failure Insurance With soaring oil prices there are likely to be some business casualties. There is a great risk of airlines going bust. In the last six months, over twelve carriers have lost the battle to stay afloat...
Insurers' small print more hazardous than sport itself Insurers are making life difficult for holidaymakers keen to take part in hazardous or extreme sports by turning them away from purchasing the cover they need, claims online specialist...

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