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News : November 2010

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

Obesity 'at epidemic proportions'Obesity in the UK is "now reaching epidemic proportions", it has been suggested. Paul Sacher, chief research and development officer at Mind, Exercise, Nutrition … Do it! (MEND), said that there are...
Salt reduction 'would curb healthcare costs'Instructing the food industry to reduce the salt content of processed foods would help to improve the health of the nation. This is according to researchers from the University of Queensland, who...
Loss of daylight 'brings increase risk of depression'The loss of exposure to natural daylight can increase the chance of depression associated with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This is according to the Seasonal Affective Disorder Association...
Free Spirit discount offerSpecialist travel insurance for UK medical tourists, Free Spirit - travel for treatment, is offering a price cut. For a limited period there is a 10% premium discount on new policies bought between...
Prevention is key in Mouth Cancer Action monthThis November is Mouth Cancer Action month, organised by the British Dental Health Foundation. 5000 people are diagnosed with mouth cancer every year and 2000 die from it. The key message for this...
Westfield supports children's charityWestfield Health is backing a charity that helps children with sight problems to enjoy a range of sports and social activities. The health cash insurer has donated £10,000 to Actionnaires, Sheffield,...
NICE loses powersThe National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) will lose its power to make decisions on whether patients should be given treatments recommended by their doctor.
Parnell Fund: NYC Marathon challenge to raise funds for UCLH specialist urology unitA Bristol businessman is about to undertake the latest in a series of physical challenges as he crosses the Atlantic this week to take part in the New York Marathon (on Sunday, 7th November). ...
New NHS dental contract plannedHealth Secretary Andrew Lansley has decided to cancel the contracts that have helped the dentists to become rich. He says that due to inefficient Labour reforms, it has become all the more difficult...
£318 billion worth of mortgages not protected by life insuranceNearly one in two mortgage holders in Britain do not have their mortgage contributions covered by life insurance, new research from Sainsbury's Life Insurance indicates.
Are your ski slope adventures covered?Ski enthusiasts looking to hit the slopes this winter should check they have adequate travel insurance cover in place for themselves and their families. And this cover must include winter sports...
Critical illness advisor specialises in custom-made critical illness insuranceCritical illness insurance covers those diseases that are financially detrimental for people. These diseases can be cancer, heart attacks, kidney failure, multiple sclerosis, strokes and many more.
New cover for expats in Hungary, Romania and BulgariaExpatriates living and working in Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria, now have access to world-class healthcare thanks to a partnership between MediHelp International and Bupa.
Westfield Health is the toast of Barnsley and RotherhamWestfield Health has achieved an award win at the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards 2010. The company was awarded the Health in the Workplace award, sponsored by Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber...
Out of date insurance law must goPolicyholders are getting a raw deal because insurance law is archaic. Which? is calling for a review so you are not penalised for failing to disclose something you did not think was relevant.
Councils will struggle to care for elderly peopleCouncils and the NHS seek to make economies in the face of reduced central government funding. Care home operators could shift more of the burden of paying for long-term care onto private individuals...
Canada Life adds bereavement counselingCanada Life has added bereavement counselling and a probate helpline to group life policies. Both are accessible to an insured person's dependants and close relatives, or for themselves if they...
Westfield Health is best of British for customer satisfactionWestfield Health has been named best for customer satisfaction in the British Quality Foundation Special Achievement Awards 2010. The award champions role model activity in achieving excellent...
Simplyhealth helps employees as first time buyer market hits crisis pointThe latest figures show house prices are falling sharply, yet the deposits required by banks are still out of reach for many first time buyers. That is why Simplyhealth helps its employees, by...
Alcohol 'more harmful than cocaine'A recent study has suggested that alcohol could be more dangerous than substances including crack cocaine. The research was led by the sacked government drugs advisor David Nutt, with colleagues from...

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