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News : February 2008

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

ExpatPlus from Vanbreda International: new in 2008 ExpatPlus 2008 plan: Higher benefits Home nursing: number of days are increased up to 100 days for plan Universe.Medical appliances: compensation is increased with €500 for plans Orbit and...
Britain's cosmetic surgery spend nears £500m Spending on cosmetic surgery nearly hit the £500 million mark in 2006, new figures show.The amount is four times that spent in 2001 and more than treble the amount paid for cosmetic surgery in Italy,...
Consumers urged to shop around for dental treatment Consumers who are seeking private dental treatment should bear in mind that the costs of treatment can vary, experts have said.A growing number of people have sought private dental treatment in...
Liposuction demand expected to rise The number of people undergoing liposuction is likely to rise as the procedure becomes less invasive and more effective, an expert has claimed.The assertion centres around a new procedure that is...
Spire Cardiff launches new stroke service Spire Cardiff Hospital has launched a new service to help reduce the number of people dying from strokes.An estimated 150,000 people have a stroke every year in the UK, making it the third most...
New CO2 laser reduces wrinkles Cosmetic surgeons are starting to use a new generation of laser that goes deeper into the skin than standard lasers, reducing wrinkles and tightening the skin.The carbon dioxide-based fractional...
Alternatives to botox treatment Botox is the most common non-surgical cosmetic procedure but there are a number of alternatives, a facial cosmetic surgeon has revealed.Many consumers are keen to find alternative treatments for...
NHS dentists under pressure to treat fewer children The NHS cannot afford to fund children's care and dentists are coming under pressure not to treat them, a dental pressure group has claimed.According to Challenge, health trusts have been urging...
New dental implants could replace dentures A new type of dental implant could soon replace dentures, providing patients with new teeth in a matter of hours.People with missing teeth currently have to have conventional dental implants, where a...
Decisions in Ireland Ireland is a very unusual market for health insurance. There are only three insurers - VHI, Vivas and Quinn. But there are no fewer than six current court cases. The legal position is complicated...
£26.8 million drive to boost contraception access The government has announced a £26.8 million drive aimed at improving access to contraception.More than one in ten sexually active women do not use contraception, increasing the risk of unplanned...
Acupuncture could boost infertility treatment Women who are undergoing infertility treatment could benefit from undergoing a course of acupuncture at the same time, new research suggests.A study by experts at the University of Maryland School of...
Three out of four Brits have no will power Three quarters of people in the UK do not have a will - leaving their families walking a financial tightrope when they die, says new research from Friends Provident. James Ward, director of...
Plans to launch mortage payment protection insurance Shepherds Friendly will launch a mortgage payment protection insurance (MPPI) product. Shepherds Friendly claims its policy can help restore industry and consumer confidence in payment protection...
AXA seeks higher sums insured for business protection AXA plans to revamp its protection software in order to introduce higher sums assured for its business protection offering. Business protection carries large sums assured because cover is usually in...
Help at hand for Bristol charities Charities in the Bristol area are being encouraged to contact local insurer BCWA to make their case for a financial donation or help from staff volunteers. Last year BCWA donated more than £95,000 to...
Friends Provident enters business protection market Friends Provident has become the latest insurer to enter into the business protection market. It has launched a Business Protection Plan which includes level and decreasing life cover with or without...
William Russell amends products International health insurance provider William Russell has enhanced its Global Health Elite plan. Changes include:Oncology (i.e. any treatment for cancer) required on an in-patient or day-patient...
Don't get sick, take the right precautions Everyday illnesses such as flu and colds can play havoc with anyone's lifestyle, but can also have more serious implications for the expatriate living and working overseas. Less well known, but just...
Sainsbury's life insurance offers 5% online discount New customers taking out Life Insurance online through Sainsbury's by 24th March 2008 will receive a 5% discount. Sainsbury's life insurance premiums start from as little as £5 a month. Claire...

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