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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.

Cosmetic surgery 'solved post-pregnancy body worries'A mother from Darlington has explained that cosmetic surgery helped her to gain a figures she could "never have achieved" through exercise alone. Fiona Ross, a 39-year-old assistant planner, told the...
Local clinician recognised by peers as one of the best hip surgeons in the UKConsultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Derek McMinn, who practices at BMI The Edgbaston Hospital, has been named by peers as being amongst the UK's top hip replacement surgeons in a survey conducted by the...
'Almost half of Brits' sunburnt this summerA reminder has been issued to Britons to take care of their skin in the sun as research has highlighted the number of people who have been sunburnt. The study, conducted by Cancer Research UK, found...
Green shoots of a healthier BritainThe green shoots of a healthier Britain are revealed in the latest Bothered Britain Report by Simplyhealth. Almost half of all adults claim they are prepared to take on greater shared responsibility...
New boutique hospital raises the bar for Harley Street clinicsThe Phoenix Hospital Group - in partnership with the UK's largest independent provider of private healthcare, BMI Healthcare - has opened a new purpose-built luxury boutique hospital on Weymouth...
Pregnancy Open Day at London's Portland HospitalLondon's Portland Hospital is opening its doors to welcome visitors on Sunday 10th October from 10:30am to 4:30pm. This is an opportunity to visit the UK's largest private maternity unit, which has...
Local clinician recognised for dramatically improving spinal surgery outcomesConsultant Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgeon Sean Molloy, at BMI The Clementine Churchill Hospital, has been shortlisted for a prestigious 2010 Independent Healthcare Awards for dramatically improving...
Spotting skin cancer early 'saves lives'It has been suggested that doctors and patients need to pay close attention to possible signs of skin cancer because early detection can save lives. Nina Goad, spokesperson for the British...
Mental health 'can be improved with work'A mental health professional has suggested that employment and work are beneficial for people's mental health. Andy Bell, deputy chief executive of the Centre for Mental Health, said: "What isn't...
Cancer risk 'can be reduced with exercise'It has been suggested that taking regular exercise could reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. Arlene Wilkie, director of research and policy at Breast Cancer Campaign, said that women could...
Alcohol-related issues increasingThe number of alcohol-related hospital admissions has reportedly increased over the past year. A recent report entitled Local Alcohol Profiles in England revealed that almost 16,000 people died in...
Obese nation not receiving the right helpWith more than a million people in the UK classed as severely and morbidly obese, it's clear that Britain is in the middle of an obesity epidemic which shows little signs of slowing down.
CIGNA acquires Vanbreda InternationalGlobal health service company CIGNA has acquired Vanbreda International, based in Antwerp, Belgium. Vanbreda International specializes in the provision of worldwide medical insurance and employee...
Benenden Healthcare launches a new apprenticeship schemeYork based Benenden Healthcare Society, a mutual not-for-profit healthcare organisation, recently offered jobseekers the chance to gain on-the-job training and valuable work experience with a new...
Royal London 360 increases LifePlan term benefit to 80Royal London 360° has added two new benefits to its whole of life international protection product, LifePlan, to mark its first birthday.
More pro bono work could help rebuild public confidenceThe Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has published a new report focusing on the growing popularity of pro bono work and its place within the insurance and financial services profession -...
World First issues excess travel insurance adviceTravellers are being urged by World First Travel Insurance to thoroughly research the travel insurance market to ensure they have an appropriate level of coverage when on holiday. Failure to take out...
0.7 – The perfect body formula to attract a manResearch carried out on a group of male volunteers revealed that women with a waist measurement exactly 70 per cent of the hip circumference are most attractive.
Liver disease deaths 'surging'Recent reports have revealed a surge in the number of deaths caused by liver disease. Binge drinking and obesity were identified as two of the main causes of the increase in mortalities.
Smokers 'should team-up to quit'Smokers have been encouraged to quit their habit with the help of friends. A recent campaign in the EU is asking people from all over Europe to share their tips with others in order to help people to...

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