There are over 200 types of cancer. Cancer is when abnormal cells divide in an uncontrolled way.

Cancer Research UK report that 1 in 2 people will have cancer within their lifetime.

Within the Health Insurance market, customers often want to have clarification as to exactly what cover they will have in place for cancer treatment.

Health Insurance providers show their cover clearly and concisely within their policy documents. On this basis, there are no surprises if you need to make a claim.

You can choose to have full cover or reduced cover for cancer however, most people opt for the full cover option. Health Insurance is designed to provide peace of mind and therefore knowing you have full cover in place can ensure that you do not need to worry.

Regardless of whether you have cover for private treatment or not, this does not guarantee recovery. It will however, provide you with access to drugs and treatments that may not be available to you via the NHS.

If you have a policy with Bupa and have symptoms relating to cancer, you will be able to call them directly. You do not have to wait for a GP referral in this situation. Rapid access to diagnostics and treatment can make all the difference to the outcome and speed of recovery.

Cancer Research UK offer a a wealth of information relating to this condition via their website. If you want to know more about symptoms, treatment and diagnosis then this is a good resource to have.

Sun Exposure and Skin Cancer

Sun Exposure and Skin Cancer

With the recent peak in sunny weather, many of us are taking advantage of the sunshine, but whilst it’s nice to embrace the warmer weather we all need to make sure we protect our skin against the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation to help prevent the risk of getting skin cancer. What is UV? There are 2 main types of UV rays that damage our skin. Both types can cause skin cancer: UVB is responsible for the majority of sunburns. UVA penetrates deep into the skin. It ages the skin, but contributes much less towards sunburn. A third type of UV ray, UVC,…

SMP Healthcare Ltd – our pledge to donate to The Tom Bowdidge Foundation

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….

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