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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.

Coping with a crisis: ABI advice on protecting your financial needs New research from the ABI shows that nearly a quarter of people have no idea how they would cope should they lose their regular income. Insurance can play an important role in helping people to...
Westfield makes donation for new ambulance A South Yorkshire charity has received a boost towards buying a new specialist ambulance thanks to a £5,000 donation from Westfield Health. Barnsley Hospice provides specialist palliative care for...
Westfield sees Eye2Eye with charity A charity that is dedicated to improving eye care for disabled people has been given a boost thanks to a £10,000 donation by Westfield Health. SeeAbility has a community development project in...
Westfield contributes to ExtraCare Charitable Trust Westfield Health has donated £5,000 for medical equipment that will help people with mobility problems at a new village community. Westfield contributed the money to ExtraCare Charitable Trust, which...
Men 'more image conscious than ever' British men are increasingly indulging in beauty treatments and cosmetic surgery to enhance their appearance, an expert has said.According to consultant surgeon Brian Newman, there has been a major...
UK engineers develop hip joint innovation British engineers have designed a new set of replica joints for use in hip replacement procedures, it has been reported.Experts at Exeter University used advanced computer design systems to develop a...
Spanish youngsters keen to go under knife Young people in Spain are increasingly opting to undergo cosmetic surgery, reports suggest.One of the nation's daily newspapers, El Pais, reveals that around 400,000 Spanish people have cosmetic...
Obesity treatment prescriptions pass one million Figures show that a growing number of people are seeking prescribed obesity treatment in a serious bid to lose weight.According to data published by the Information Centre for health and social care...
Breast tumour treatment on trial A new study suggests that black women are likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at an earlier age than white women.Researchers found that the average age of breast cancer diagnosis at Homerton...
Rise in throat cancers for men The HPV virus, which is a sexually transmitted virus that can cause cervical cancer in women, is quickly becoming the leading cause of oral cancer in men according to a new study.Published Friday in...
More breast reductions for men New figures reveal that record numbers of men are undergoing breast reduction surgery in order to improve their physical appearance and boost their self-confidence.Data published by the British...
Value-for-money essential health cover for expatriates William Russell have announced that they have enhanced their Global Health Essential plan range to provide affordable cover in over 180 countries worldwide. Global Health Essential is designed for...
Tesco Dental Insurance offers Until 5 March, Tesco is offering new dental insurance customers 1,200 free Clubcard points - the equivalent of £12 off shopping - or £48 in Deals tokens. Tesco Dental Insurance - underwritten by AXA...

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