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Wimbledon Competition Terms and Conditions
By entering the Wimbledon competition on the SMP Healthcare Ltd Facebook page you are agreeing to SMP Healthcare Ltd storing and using your information for marketing purposes. We will not share your information with third parties. The promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. By participating you hereby release and hold harmless Facebook from any and all liability associated with this promotion. Entries must be submitted by midnight, 10th July 2016, any entries after this time will not be considered. Please read these Wimbledon competition rules carefully. If you enter one of our…
Heart and Cancer commitment from AXA Health
The dedicated heart and cancer nurses offer 24 hour telephone support. This is not just for the patient but also for the family members who also need support. They can help you to understand procedures without feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable.
Hopi Ear Candles – Thermo-Auricular Therapy
Hopi Ear Candling is a popular complementary therapy. Not only relieve the conditions mentioned above, but also to promote a feeling of calm and well-being. Some Cash Plan providers have recognised the potential this alternative therapy has to offer and will refund part or all of the cost of your treatments.
A closer look at Reflexology
Reflexology has been used for many thousands of years. It involves a method of massage to reflex areas of the feet and hands although the feet are more commonly used. A reflexologist cannot give a medical diagnosis but by having the whole body represented in the feet by way of reflex areas, this method offers a means of treating the body as a whole. The British Reflexology Association (B.R.A) was founded in 1985. It acts as a representative body for persons practicing methods of Reflexology as a profession and for students who are training in this method of complementary medicine….
7 Reasons why you SHOULD use an independent Broker
Independent brokers will have access to a variety of health insurance providers. They will use their expertise on your behalf, providing you with a full market review. Whether you are buying a new policy or renewing your current policy they can source the best product suited for your requirements.
Self-funding your private medical treatment?
The above gives you a good guideline of self-funding treatment costs and as you can see, it doesn’t come cheap. This is without looking at the costs of more serious and life threatening conditions. Just imagine the costs for covering heart, cancer and mental health conditions. The self-funding method can soon become unachievable for many people.
How your Health Insurance Excess works
An excess is a common option to consider when looking to purchase a Private Medical Insurance policy. It can also be used as a way for you to save money at the renewal of your policy. Excesses range from as little as £100 to as high as £5,000 and there are many options to choose from. Your Health Insurance excess is the amount you agree to pay when you make a claim. The common excess type is per person per year however it can be offered per person per claim. It is important that you know which type of excess…
Aromatherapy, a Complementary Therapy
It is important that you speak to your GP or Consultant if you are considering Aromatherapy to ensure this would have no adverse effects or is unsuitable as a complementary treatment for your own specific condition.
Travel Insurance as an add-on to your Private Medical Insurance
Travel Insurance if you have pre-existing medical conditions can be expensive. If you have a Health Insurance policy in place, why not add it on to your cover. Unlike a standalone policy you will not have to answer a huge list of medical questions. Travel Insurance purchased as an-add on to Health Insurance is on a “Fit to Travel” basis. Therefore no medical history questionnaires and declarations are necessary. If you have any pre-existing conditions and have been advised by your consultant/ GP/ Specialist that you are fit to travel then you would be able to make any eligible claims…
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
If you feel anxious all the time or find it’s affecting your day-to-day life and previous self-help techniques haven’t helped. CBT may be the key to stop your cycle of negative thinking.