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Extended Cover option from AXA Health

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.

National Obesity Awareness Week

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.

Winter Wellness from AXA Health

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

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

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

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

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.