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News : May 2007

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

Survey reveals poor awareness of prostate cancer Three quarters of men are uncertain of the signs of prostate cancer, according to a new survey.Male cancer charity Everyman found that just one in ten respondents believe men to be as informed about...
Everybody outside for class! Pupils at a primary school in Manchester will be enjoying outdoor science lessons this term thanks to Bupa. Nine volunteers from the health insurer's offices in Salford Quays donned overalls and got...
Think you know protection? Think again LifeSearch names the Top Ten rare and unique policy benefits that most consumers don’t know exist. Most people know the main types of protection policies available. Life cover pays out on...
Bupa hospital sale update Aggressive bidding for the UK hospitals arm of Bupa pushed offers close to £1.4 billion after the first round of bids. At least six groups are thought to be involved in the bidding for the...
'Workplace wrinkling' blamed for cosmetic surgery demand A stressful working environment is a leading reason for cosmetic surgery, it was claimed today.The Harley Medical Group says that employment-related stress is producing a tired, sagging and wrinkled...
Cosmetic surgery patients omit to seek GPs' advice Only one in eight people ask their GP for advice before deciding to have cosmetic surgery, a new survey has found.According to the latest research by Which?, consumers are failing to consult their GP...
Breast enlargement surgery 'not to attract men' Only one in eight people ask their GP for advice before deciding to have cosmetic surgery, a new survey has found.According to the latest research by Which?, consumers are failing to consult their GP...
UK's botox regulation 'completely inadequate', says expert The cosmetic use of Botulinum toxin, or Botox, needs to be better regulated to protect patients, an expert has claimed.There is growing demand for the government to introduce regulations on its use,...
Young people opting for cosmetic surgery A growing number of young people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, according to a new study.Nearly half of all respondents revealed that they underwent their...
Cosmetic surgery "can improve people's lives" Cosmetic surgery can change people's lives for the better, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps) has claimed.According to Baaps president Douglas McGeorge, cosmetic surgery...
'Friendly' Turkey adds to medical tourism boom Many countries have been developing their own medical tourism industry to order to cash in on the increasing demand for treatment abroad.Turkey is no exception, and the country believes that it has...
Elderly opting for cosmetic surgery Elderly UK consumers are increasingly choosing to have cosmetic surgery, a leading private healthcare company has claimed.According to Dr Sneh Khemka of Bupa, the most popular procedure among...
Medics urge caution over cosmetic surgery Patients need to take care when selecting a practitioner to perform cosmetic surgery, experts have warned.As with any form of operation, cosmetic surgery carries an element of risk and patients...
More women opting for genital cosmetic surgery Doctors have warned that too many women are opting to have genital cosmetic surgery, with the number of labial reductions performed on the NHS doubling over the last five years, it has...
Travel insurance for cancer patients People affected by cancer are being short-changed when it comes to travel insurance, says leading cancer care charity Macmillan Cancer Support. Some are quoted double or triple the cost of their...
Travel health insurance: Cancer patients The insurance industry must change its policies towards people affected by cancer, Cancerbackup has said. Its call for change has been made in support of claims by Macmillan Cancer Support that many...
Norwich Union cuts prices Norwich Union has cut prices on Mortgage Life Insurance and Term Assurance products in a bid to improve its offering for the UK's 12 million mortgage holders. Those taking policies lasting longer...
Summer sale starts early with Tesco Instant Travel Insurance To celebrate the official start of summer next month, Tesco Travel Insurance is cutting 20% off the cost of all instant annual travel insurance policies bought online. The limited offer is available...
New lifetime mortgage launched for people with medical problems Partnership Assurance, a provider of ill-health retirement and care solutions has announced the launch of a fully underwritten lifetime mortgage for people suffering from medical complaints, which it...
Survivors of cancer 'are exploited over travel insurance' People who have recovered from cancer are being exploited by travel insurers who routinely charge them two or even three times the normal premium for a holiday, says a leading cancer charity....

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