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Extended Cover option from AXA Health
AXA Health are one of the largest providers of healthcare in the UK and have been helping people access medical care for over 75 years. They are part of the AXA Group. The Extended cover option from AXA Health provides employees with that little bit extra.
5 Questions Answered About Personal Health Insurance
To help you find the best policy for you and your family, we have listed five common questions and answers. We hope will help you when you buy a personal health insurance policy
National Obesity Awareness Week
Eating well and being physically active can have a very positive impact on our health – from the amount of energy we have when we get up in the morning to protecting us against chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease and cancer later in life. It can also prevent weight gain and obesity.
What is Kinesiology?
Kinesiology is a non-invasive holistic energy therapy. It combines the ancient principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Techniques allowing the Kinesiologist to treat you as an individual.
What does psychiatric or mental health cover refer to on your private medical insurance policy?
When you buy a private medical insurance policy, mental health cover is certainly worth thinking about because we never know what the future holds. Not everyone wants to have cover for psychiatric claims but if you have close family members who suffer with mental health issues then it could be worth considering.
Winter Wellness from AXA Health
Within the cold months of winter, there are so many things to consider when trying to keep fit and healthy. AXA Health have provided a whole host of articles and videos to help people look after themselves and their family during the winter months.
A closer look at Acupressure
Acupressure is one of the better known Complimentary medicines and it treats the body as an energy system. By identifying and releasing blocked or congested energy centres known as acupoints, acupressure works to relieve individual symptoms.
Ultrasound Scans
An ultrasound is a type of scan that uses high frequency sound waves to produce an image of an organ in the body. Ultrasound is very high frequency sound that humans cannot hear, but can be detected using a machine called an ultrasound scanner.
Best Doctors for Consultations and Second Opinion Service
If you or a member of your family be diagnosed with a serious illness or injury, would you like access to one of the World’s most- renowned medical experts? Best Doctors offer a fantastic consultation and second opinion service. Information About Best Doctors Founded over 20 years ago by professors from Harvard Medical School, Best Doctors is a suite of services that enables people to draw on the knowledge of medical experts from their exclusive database of over 53,000 doctors in over 450 specialities and subspecialties worldwide, to make sure you have the right treatment and the right care. What…
Business Optical Cover from VSP Vision Care
All of the benefit plans are offered at a low cost premium. Your cover can be taken as a single, single parent, couple or family basis. Plans are available over a 12 or 24 month period. By implementing a VSP Vision Care policy you will offer a tangible benefit to your employees whilst ensuring you actively looking to meet your duty of care to your employees.