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Coeliac Disease: Are you suffering in silence?
This condition affects one in 100 people and the charity confirms that only 24% of people that have this condition have been diagnosed. These stats mean that it leaves nearly half a million people without an official diagnosis. With that in mind we have listed the symptoms which Coeliac UK advise can be associated with coeliac disease
Look after your feet with Chiropody
If you have Private Medical Insurance or a Cash Plan it is worth checking to see if chiropody treatment is covered. The price of a private chiropodist will vary depending on where you live and their level of experience. Chiropody and Podiatry is one and the same thing. The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists confirm that there is no difference between a chiropodist and a podiatrists in the UK. They all deal with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the lower limb. They are qualified to treat people with arthritis, diabetes, nail surgery and sports injuries. Working with people of…
Get Healthy and Get Rewarded For It
You may have all seen the adverts on the television featuring the cutest little dachshund who has to keep going for a walk with his owner following her engagement in the Vitality Health Private Medical Insurance policy and how the Vitality GP app helped to get her a consultation with a GP quickly showing you just one aspect of the Vitality policy but did you know about the rewards system that is also part of the policy? Vitality Health have implemented a number of rewards and discounts to help you Get Healthy If you have an individual Private Medical Insurance…
No Claims Discount Explained for Health Insurance
If you are new to health insurance and buy a policy which incorporates a NCD, your premium will have a high level of discount applied to the base premium. This means you will be on one of the top levels of that insurers scale.
NHS 6 Week Wait Option
There are many ways to reduce the cost of your company Private Medical Insurance here in the UK . The NHS 6 week option is just one of them. More and more people are looking at ways to have some form of Private Medical Insurance in place. The NHS 6 week option can offer excellent savings on your premium. At SMP Healthcare Ltd, we want you to know that there are things you can do to make your cover more affordable. How the NHS 6 week option works: Your employees would follow the normal claiming procedure. If their GP refers…
Employee Benefits – Company Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is available from many of the UK health insurers either as a standalone product or as an add-on to Private Medical Insurance policies. There is also some cover for dental treatment available on Cash Plans enabling you as the client to choose exactly what level of dental cover you receive. When you are reviewing your Employee Benefits then Company Dental Insurance is certainly one to consider. Company Dental Insurance is available as a standalone policy As an example Bupa Dental offer 4 levels of cover for a company scheme for three or more employees. The premiums vary depending…
Cheaper Health Insurance in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Do you want to find cheaper Health Insurance? If you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland then the Aviva Signature list can help you lower your costs. The Aviva Signature hospital list offers you a significant premium reduction if you live in these areas. The Signature hospital list is available to personal and business Health Insurance plans. The Signature hospital list provides cover in private hospitals in Scotland and Northern Ireland. It also offers you the facility to use NHS-Pay beds in hospitals in Scotland and Northern Ireland. You can download the current Aviva hospital list from the following link:…
Understanding Health Insurance Underwriting
Depending on your medical history, you may find one method of underwriting may be more suitable for you. However, we understand that you may have certain questions you wish to ask before making this decision. This is why we are here to help guide you through the underwriting process.
Exploring the benefits of Chiropractic treatment
Dealing with everyday tasks in life which involve lifting, pushing, carrying etc. can cause your muscles, joints and bones to become stiff and sore over time. This may result in undesirable aches and pains.
SMP Healthcare Ltd – our pledge to donate to The Tom Bowdidge Foundation
Following our decision to support the Tom Bowdidge Foundation and help them to raise much needed funding to support teenagers and young people with cancer we are delighted to announce our new campaign designed to help anyone who is looking to renew their Private Medical Insurance policy or looking to take out a new Private Medical Insurance policy whilst helping to raise more money for this worthy cause. For every five quotations whether on a company or individual basis that we receive as a direct response to this campaign we will pledge to donate £250 to The Tom Bowdidge Foundation….