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News : January 2008

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

Towergate buys Britishinsurance.com Britishinsurance.com has been bought by Towergate for an undisclosed sum. Britishinsurance.com managing director Simon Burgess says Towergate was the clear winner from a number of suitors who were...
Hospital Group reports record cosmetic surgery interest There has been a noticeable rise in interest in cosmetic surgery, experts have revealed.According to the Hospital Group, a UK provider of cosmetic surgery, the first week of the year brought about a...
Breast implants 'don't cause cancer' Silicone breast implants do not increase a person's risk of developing breast cancer, a review by the US National Cancer Institute has concluded.A number of previous studies have raised the...
Westfield launches flexible health cash plan Westfield Health has launched a new health cash plan specifically to meet the needs of employers who operate a flexible benefits scheme. The Westfield Flex Health Cash Plan features a comprehensive...
Sir Michael Parkinson is the new face of AXA Sun Life Direct Sir Michael Parkinson, arguably the nation's favourite chat show host, who is recently retired from his chat shows, and was knighted in this year's New Year's honours list, is the new face of the...
New expat health policies for France Several companies have developed new products for France. Exclusive Healthcare has The Platine Plans designed for people living in France who are not residents or not eligible for membership of the...
Gene variation may increase need for liver cancer treatment A single gene variation found in those suffering from cirrhosis of the liver could greatly increase their risk of developing a liver tumour, according to new research.The study conducted at the...
Breakthrough in cosmetic dentistry Lumineers by Cerinate porcelain veneers is the pain free, non-invasive cosmetic dental treatment which will transform any smile into a whiter, brighter, full-on beam and enhance your...
Colwyn Bay convalescence homes close Two luxurious North Wales convalescent homes are due to close. The Mary Bamber and John Braddock centres in Colwyn Bay will shut after decades providing care for recovering patients. Medicash, which...
Nationwide offers Legal & General's insurance From Tuesday 5th February 2008, Nationwide Building Society offers a range of new protection and insurance products from Legal & General. Nationwide Life will no longer write insurance products. The...
Black women 'need cancer treatment earlier' 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...
Scientists to test laser treatment for dark-skinned patients Researchers are launching a trial to find out whether a special kind of laser treatment could be used to improve acne scars in patients with a dark complexion.Dark skin is notoriously hard to treat...
RIPH Health champions a healthy workforce In conjunction with the government's proposal to encourage employers to promote good health among employees, and as a counter to the new year's 'obesity epidemic' headlines, The Royal Institute of...
Comments on the Competition Commissions PPI working paper Post Office Head of Protection Products, Duncan Caesar-Gordon, comments on The Competition Commissions PPI working paper: "The Post Office has been calling for an open market for PPI sales since...
Managers not leading healthy example Good managers are meant to lead by example but when it comes to health many are falling short by smoking, leading sedentary lifestyles and being overweight, according to Bupa's corporate healthcare...
Bupa great run series Bupa will be continuing its sponsorship of the Bupa Great Run series until 2009. The sponsorship extension makes it one of the longest running sports sponsorship deals in the country. The series is...
Bupa welcomes introduction of measures to assess treatment outcomes Bupa has welcomed news that the NHS will soon be required to routinely assess treatment outcomes. Dr Andrew Vallance-Owen, Bupa's group medical director, says the move is a crucial step in helping to...
Renew Medica launches Medi-Spa in Harrods Renew Medica, the market leader in non-surgical cosmetic procedures and Laser Hair Removal and Advanced Skin Treatment in London and the South East, have brought Harley Street procedures to Harrods,...
Harley Street goes green The world famous medical community around London's Harley Street will have an altogether healthier way to transport medical items in 2008.The Medical courier and logistics company, Premier Medical...
NHS dentistry charges rise by 15% The cost of NHS dentistry rose by 15 per cent last year, with the amount paid by patients increasing by £60 million, figures show.The average bill for visiting an NHS dentist rose from £14.58 in...

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