The UK may be edging further along the roadmap out of lockdown but the impact of COVID-19 on our healthcare services is still stark. One key change taking place and a piece of good news for private healthcare is that upcoming NHS reforms look set to reduce the role of the private sector in the [...]
A trend among the British people to self-diagnose is only serving to reinforce the value of private healthcare. A 2020 study shows that nearly a third (59%) of people are Googling their health symptoms before even attempting to contact a GP. These are worrying statistics, especially when instances of suspected ill health are so frequent. [...]
The private healthcare industry has proven its resilience during the toughest times when it is needed the most. Data from the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) published in October 2020 shows steady industry recovery chiefly driven by trauma and orthopaedics, general surgery, and ophthalmology, with private admitted care recovering to more than two-thirds of 2019 [...]
One thing that we are all seeking more of right now is security and reassurance, and private healthcare is one of the best ways that we can choose to take care of ourselves during this turbulent time. The private healthcare star continues to rise as it continues to prove its value against the impact of [...]
Any unexpected event is an opportunity to take stock and review your financial arrangements, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no different. One of the key questions that people have been asking from a protection perspective is, “Should I consider private medical cover?” While money might be tight, it’s essential to remember that the benefits of [...]
Since the coronavirus pandemic reached the UK, we have entered an unprecedented era for healthcare. Following the deal between the independent health sector and the NHS to free up an additional 8000 hospital beds and almost 20,000 staff, the face of medical treatment is changing and private medical insurance (PMI) has fallen under the spotlight. [...]
With reports that the cost of long-term care is continuing to spiral at almost double the rate of inflation, many Brits are becoming increasingly concerned about their future and the safety of their assets. A report from industry analysts LaingBuisson has found that many older people living in care homes are paying more than £1,000 [...]
We know that Britain is a nation of pet lovers, but it seems we are so focused on our furry (and furless) friends that we put their protection before our own. A recent study from Cirencester Friendly shows that we are twice as likely to take out insurance on our pets as on ourselves. A [...]
Many companies across the UK will have experienced the pre-Christmas rush for staff to book time off before the holidays. This can lead to under-resourced workplaces and disgruntled employees, who are either unable to use their holiday allowance or left with an increased workload as a result of multiple absences. Encouraging staff to take time [...]
It’s been proven time and again that a healthy workplace is a productive workplace. Both physical and mental illness can have a significant effect on an employee’s productivity, whether it be in the form of absenteeism – sick days that take the employee away from the workplace – or presenteeism – when employees feel pressure [...]
