Charles Bonnet Syndrome Day 2017

Charles Bonnet Syndrome Day 2017

November 16th 2017 will see the very first Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) awareness day. Approximately half a million people in the United Kingdom living with CBS. The awareness day is aiming to tell everyone about the impact CBS has on people’s lives. SELVIS, KAB, Esme’s Umbrella, Macular Society, London’s ECLOs, Vision UK and others are working together to deliver a Free CBS workshop and networking lunch in London. What is Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS)? Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) is a condition that is common amongst people who have lost their sight. It causes you to see things that are not really there…

World COPD Day – 15th November 2017

World COPD Day – 15th November 2017

Wednesday the 15th November is World COPD day and the British Lung Foundation are raising awareness of COPD. They are trying to find the missing millions across the UK who have this condition and don’t even know it. The British Lung Foundation want to help suffers to get the treatment and support they deserve. What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), describes a group of lung conditions that make it difficult to empty air out of the lungs because the airways have been narrowed. Two of these lung conditions are persistent bronchitis and emphysema. These two conditions can occur…

Private Prescriptions from The Exeter

Private Prescriptions from The Exeter

Many private medical insurance providers offer added benefits for their policyholders . If you have a policy with The Exeter you can access their private prescription service. What is the private prescriptions service from The Exeter? This service is available if you are insured with The Exeter and is a follow-up to their GP Helpline service. It provides you with a hassle-free way of receiving medication, without a trip to an NHS doctor. When should this service be used? This service is most commonly used for one or two-time medication to help relieve and treat symptoms, following recommendation from a…

Amazing work from the Movember Foundation

Amazing work from the Movember Foundation

The Movember Foundation are a global charity raising funds and awareness to stop men dying too young. They want to help men live happier, healthier, longer lives through investing in three key areas: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health and suicide prevention

Tailored Family Dental Coverage – Cigna UK

Tailored Family Dental Coverage – Cigna UK

Cigna UK is one of the UK’s leading providers of managed employee healthcare benefits and services. They have launched an optional, customised extension of cover for its dental plans. This new service allows customers to add family members including parents, parents-in-law and older children, to their corporate dental plans. This is a Tailored Family Dental coverage option. Cigna confirm that this plan will meet the needs of customers who are considered part of the ‘Sandwich Generation’. The people responsible for the care of and providing healthcare funding for members of their extended families. Who is the family dental coverage available…