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News : September 2010

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

MACOM maternity support mitigates common problems of pregnancyAmong the list of physical changes that women experience during pregnancy, The Department of Health Pregnancy Book (2009) identifies common minor problems that are troublesome for a large number of...
The Ageing Population – The Impact on Cancer Prevalence and CareThe Rarer Cancers Foundation are hosting a one day seminar exploring the needs of older people with cancer and the issue of ageism in cancer treatments. This conference is completely free of charge...
ACC Liverpool appoints MedicashLiverpool based Medicash has won a contract with ACC Liverpool for a company health cash plan. ACC Liverpool is the home of the Echo Arena and BT Convention Centre, employing 100 people.
Bupa launches £1 a week cash planBupa has launched Cash Plan Fundamentals; a cash plan for businesses, starting from £1 per employee, per week. It offers three levels of cover giving employers the option to cover different employees...
Slimming World questions cash incentives to lose weightA newly-published paper from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has pointed to the potential benefits of offering dieters cash incentives to reach their weight-loss...
Westfield in new partnership with Sheffield WednesdayWestfield Health and Sheffield Wednesday have a new partnership for the current season. The agreement names Westfield Health as the latest SWFC Platinum Partner and the club's exclusive healthcare...
Women offered exercise tips from fitness magazineEven a one-hour lunch break can be time enough to enjoy some intensive and effective exercise, women have been advised. New research carried out by the British Heart Foundation has pointed to the...
Mental health awareness 'needs improvement'A new report published in the journal of the American Cancer Society has found that men whose partners suffer from breast cancer are significantly more likely to develop mental health issues than the...
Pauper funerals a growing concernWith the average cost of a funeral increasing 42 per cent in the last three years alone, pauper's funerals have become increasingly common. Only recently, the family of Chris Sievey, creator of Frank...
Aetna expands Africa Health Plan optionsAetna Global Benefits has new health plan options to increase choice and flexibility for regionally mobile groups and individuals in Africa. The Executive Healthcare Plan now offers additional...
Cosmetic surgery provider urges surgery seekers to do their researchFollowing an industry report by The National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCPOD), leading cosmetic surgery and weight loss managementprovider, The Hospital Group is urging...
Moorhouse launches MoorlifeWelsh broker Moorhouse has launched Moorlife to provide its general insurance clients with easy access to life insurance products. The new subsidiary, which has been formed in direct response to...
UK is one of the most obese nations in the worldShocking research has revealed that the UK is a nation of overweight people, with many classed as dangerously overweight or morbidly obese. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that...
Elderly urged to be more activeOlder Britons have been advised to remain physically and mentally active into their elderly years. The Independent Age charity said that strength and mobility are essential for enjoying a long and...
New sculpting machine promises to freeze fat cellsA new machine has arrived in the UK which its makers claim can shrink love handles and wobbly bits by freezing fat cells. Using sculpting technology, its developers say it can reduce fat by 20 per...
Alcohol recovery 'impacted by stress'High levels of a stress hormone could be having a negative impact on recovering alcoholics. This is according to the results of a recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Liverpool.
Phantom limb 'linked to strokes'Recent research has suggested that the sensation of having a phantom limb affects more people than had previously been thought. Published in Cortex, the study found that people whose nervous system...
Carers 'urged to access support'People who are caring for a loved one or family member at home have been encouraged to take advantage of the benefits available to them. Comments from Steve McIntosh, policy and public affairs...
Aviva sponsors National Theatre LiveAviva is sponsoring National Theatre Live in cinemas in the UK and worldwide. The sponsorship agreement will run for three years and helps the National's groundbreaking initiative to broadcast live...
Almost half would rely on savings if forced to take sick leaveAlmost half (46%) of UK adults would dig into their savings to support themselves if they became ill and had to take long term sick leave.

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