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News : November 2008

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

Launch of new style healthcare fund HealthFund is aimed at people for whom private healthcare has become unaffordable. Members purchase a health insurance policy, underwritten at Lloyds’ of London, and build up a fund in an...
Carpal Tunnel Clinic in London The London Hand and Wrist Unit are proud to introduce a new initiative that is now running at our Wellington Hospital rooms, called the One Stop Carpal Tunnel Clinic.
Fewer people seeing NHS dentists The number of people who have visited an NHS dentist has fallen to under 27 million in the last two years, with many seeking private dentistry or missing out on treatment altogether.
Cosmetic dentist launches free dental imaging software A cosmetic dentist on the Isle of Wight has launched new dental imaging software which allows visitors to the practice's website to see how they would look after treatments.
Brits pay heed to cancer prevention report Britons are cutting back on unhealthy lifestyle habits in a bid to reduce their risk of needing bowel cancer treatment, a new survey suggests.
HealthCity in Manchester Irish developers have been given the go-ahead to develop the first large-scale multipurpose health city built by the private sector in the UK.
New technique could help fight flab US experts are trialling a new technique that may one day provide an alternative to liposuction. Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the UK, with a recent survey by...
UltraSmile dentists Cosmetic dentistry has traditionally been less popular than cosmetic surgery, but that appears to be changing. According to Dr Thang Nghiem from UltraSmile dentists, makeover shows on TV have...
Harley Medical Group reports rise in City surgery Workers are increasingly visiting cosmetic surgery clinics in a bid to look young, the Harley Medical Group has claimed.
Non-invasive device may provide new obesity treatment Scientists believe that a non-invasive device that mimics the effects of gastric bypass could one day provide a new form of obesity treatment.
Macrolane boosts breasts for festive season Women who want to boost their assets but are reluctant to have breast implants should consider Macrolane, according to the Private Clinic in Harley Street.
Dr Newman's Clinic, Harley Street Women are postponing cosmetic surgery and having cheaper non-surgical treatments in a bid to defy the credit crunch, a leading cosmetic surgeon has revealed.
New sexual health screening service at 132 Harley Street There is a new sexual health screening service at 132 Harley Street. It aims to provide fast access to the highest level of diagnosis and care for patients who have concerns about their sexual...
Men want wives to have cosmetic surgery A new survey has discovered that a large number of men would like their wives to have cosmetic surgery. Researchers found that 16 per cent of married male respondents thought their wife needed...
Modern women neglect daily contraception Nearly a third of women describe their average working week as chaotic and changeable - a situation that could lead many to forget their daily contraception. Research by Bayer Schering Pharma found...
Insurance needed to pay for old age care The insurance industry needs to step up and provide products to help people pay for their care in old age, the shadow minister for health says.
I am over 50, get me out of here The prospect of living through a recession is driving more than 400,000 over 50s Brits to consider packing their bags and leaving the UK for good to improve their financial position, according to new...
ABTA tells travel agents to act now on insurance ABTA is urging travel agents intending to sell travel insurance next year to ensure they have arrangements in place as soon as possible. From January 2009 agents must either be regulated by the...
SurgiCare reveals north-south cosmetic surgery trends New figures from cosmetic surgery company SurgiCare reveal that there are far more breast enlargement operations carried out in the north than in the south of England. According to the company, which...
Gap year travel – you’re covered – what could possibly go wrong? When booking a holiday or gap year abroad, travel insurance is often not at the forefront of young people’s minds and with the proliferation of websites and well-known high street companies selling...

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