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News : June 2010

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

Bupa launches Health News onlineBupa has launched Health News. This online magazine replaces Bupa News and is exclusively available to all its members twice a year.
New advice lines on careEquityCare, specialist advisors on care and related finances, has launched advice services for older customers. The service includes several helplines and a range of free fact sheets on how care can...
WPA improves private medical policiesHealth insurer WPA has re-launched its individual private medical insurance products, with the aim of reducing premiums while maintaining benefits.
Children 'need regular sleeping pattern'A recent report from SRI International has revealed the effects that sleeping patterns can have on children. According to the report, parents should help get their children into regular sleeping...
Brain circuit 'likened to cholesterol metabolism'A medical study has revealed that a neural circuit in the brain is directly involved in the control of cholesterol metabolism by the liver. Published in Nature Neuroscience, the report found that...
Medicash sets the pace for Jospice Midnight WalkLadies on Merseyside are being urged to join forces and sign up to this year's Jospice Midnight Walk sponsored by Medicash. The 11K walk takes place on Friday 11th June and will start and finish at...
PruProtect launches innovative new private medical insurance benefitPruProtect has launched Health Cover and Health Cover Optimiser as an innovative solution to meeting health and protection needs. They are not separate policies, but an option on a PruProtect plan.
B&CE launches improved healthcare planB&CE Benefit Schemes has improved its employee healthcare plan to include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for the first time as part of an innovative package of benefits. The company has teamed...
Bright Grey staff help raise over £22,000 for charity in one weekendStaff at Edinburgh based insurer Bright Grey raised over £22,000 for charity after a bumper fundraising weekend. 15 daredevil colleagues jumped out of a plane at Glenrothes airport in Fife to raise...
Autism 'could be detected through urine'Urine samples could one day be used to test whether children are on the autistic spectrum. This is the suggestion of scientists from Imperial College London and the University of South Australia.
Peanuts 'could be made allergy-free'Scientists have suggested that it could be possible to breed the allergens out of peanuts. This would allow allergy-sufferers to eat the nuts again.
Cosmetic reasons 'one of best motivators for weight loss'Health and cosmetic factors are two of the best motivators for weight loss, according to one GP. Dr David Haslam, who also chairs the National Obesity Forum, opted for the two factors over money.
Reproductive success 'linked to personality'A recent study has suggested that common personality traits could be linked with reproductive differences. Conducted in rural villages in Senegal, the study found that women with above-average levels...
Do your children live with your former partner?One in four family travel insurance policies do not cover children if they live with a former partner, says research company Defaqto. Parents should check the detail of their travel insurance...
Saga launches guaranteed acceptance life insurance for the over-50sSaga has entered into the life insurance market with the launch of Guaranteed Acceptance 50+ Life Cover Plan. It has been developed with PruProtect and is underwritten by Prudential Assurance.
Most people know nothing about long-term care insuranceNew research from advisors partnership suggests that most people over 50 do not know that there are insurance products for funding long-term care. Half say they would sell their home to finance care...
Patients to benefit from the latest technology in lung surgery at Royal Brompton HospitalPatients who need pulmonary metastasectomy (removal of multiple tumours which have spread to the lung from other parts of the body), will now benefit from the latest technology in lung surgery at...
Lower IQ 'linked to suicide risk'A major study in Sweden has linked a lower IQ in early adulthood with a higher risk of suicide later in life. The study was conducted by Dr Finn Rasmussen from the Department of Public Health...
'Exercise more', men toldMen around the UK are being encouraged to work out more. The Men's Health Forum has picked on men over the age of 35 and those from ethnic backgrounds as the main offenders for not getting enough...
Economy 'losing billions due to sick days'Sick days are costing the UK economy billions of pounds every year, it has been suggested. Figures from a study conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Pfizer found that the UK...

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