Protecting your health abroad might be important to you if you travel a lot, as it provides reassurance that you can receive medical treatment when it’s needed. Falling ill in a different country can be stressful, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the local healthcare system. Without private medical insurance cover, you may also be [...]
With a record of nearly 7.5 million on the waiting list for hospital treatment*, it’s no surprise that many are choosing to take charge by mixing private and NHS treatment. So should you join them? The surprising truth is, private healthcare might not be as out of reach as you think. But if you [...]
Teaching children about money is an essential life skill that will serve them well as they grow older. It is never too early to start teaching children about money and financial responsibility. In fact, studies have shown that children who are taught about money at an early age are more likely to be [...]
Julia is a 42-year-old woman who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She had noticed a lump in her breast and decided to get it checked out by her doctor. After a biopsy, she received the news that she had breast cancer. Julia was initially shocked and scared by the diagnosis. She had [...]
If you’re planning to move abroad, there are many things to consider, from where you’re going to live, to possibly learning a new language or finding a new job. International private medical insurance (IPMI) can help put you at ease about your health while living overseas. Some countries may not even allow you to [...]
It’s hard to escape news stories of NHS wait times, A&E crisis points, nurses striking, low numbers of NHS doctors and nurses and even winter flu reducing NHS staff availability, so the increase in those looking towards securing private health care shouldn’t come as a surprise to many. The pandemic has no doubt caused [...]
Will employee absence hurt your profits? If you’re a small business, having just one of your employees off work can seriously impact your company and your profits. Especially if that employee is a key member of the team or they’re off for a prolonged period of time and have to wait for the medical [...]
As of December, according to PharmaTimes, the total number of people waiting for non-urgent treatment on the NHS in England has reached 5.98 million. This is a story we’re not unfamiliar with, and with staff shortages the new NHS trend for 2022, many may be looking towards securing Private Medical care, often secured [...]
