National Stop Snoring Week

National Stop Snoring Week

This week is National Stop Snoring Week and the British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association are raising awareness about the negative effect the noise of snoring can have on all areas of our wellbeing. The level of noise that starts to have an effect on sleep is around 40Db. The noise of snoring can range from about 50dB to 100+Db. Why it is important to help people to stop snoring? Aside from the fact that snoring is irritating and annoying the noise of loud snoring over an extended period of time can also cause a number of symptoms: – Sleep…

How to obtain a GP appointment without the wait

How to obtain a GP appointment without the wait

Vitality Health can help you to access a GP appointment quickly via their Vitality GP app. If you have a policy with Vitality Health, using their app can save you valuable time in accessing primary care. What is Vitality GP and how does it help you to get a GP appointment? Vitality GP offers you access to a GP at a time and place that suits you. Using the Vitality GP app you can talk directly to a Vitality GP and have a private GP video appointment within 48 hours. You’ll be offered a choice of GP’s and have the…

Have you heard about Access Surgery?

Have you heard about Access Surgery?

Access Surgery and Access Surgery Premier are hospital treatment insurance policies from Westfield Health. These policies are not Private Medical Insurance however they do cover policyholders privately for new medical conditions that the NHS define as non-urgent. There is no cover on either policy for cancer treatment, heart conditions or chronic conditions. A chronic condition is a disease, illness or injury that needs regular or periodic treatment, medication or advice. Who is eligible for Access Surgery cover? Both policies are available to anyone aged between 18 and 79 years of age. If you have a policy in place prior to…

Great benefits of workplace health screening

Great benefits of workplace health screening

As business owners and managers we know how important it is to invest in the health of our workforce, they are the company’s most valuable asset. Ensuring your staff feel valued and cared for is a key element in retaining a happy and productive workforce. Workplace Health Screening can be a cost effective option when it comes to health and wellbeing in the workplace Healthshield who are one of the UK’s leading cash plan providers have introduced a new range of workplace health screening options which are designed to encourage employees to take an active interest in their own health…

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month.  Bowel Cancer UK are focusing on raising awareness for bowel cancer screening, which aims to detect bowel cancer at an early stage. Treatment has the best chance of working for people who have had an early diagnosis. Bowel Cancer UK are the UK’s leading Bowel Cancer research charity. Why is it important to raise awareness about Bowel Cancer screening? The charity confirm that in some areas of the UK only a third who receive a screening test in the post complete it. This leaves thousands of people missing out on a vital way of…