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NHS Hospitals Failing To Care for the Elderly
From Finding Private Medical Insuranc, 7 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
The Care Quality Commission latest report shows some truly shocking findings such as that twenty hospitals in England have broken the law by failing to protect the dignity of older patients and ensuring that they have enough food and water.
The study was based around a series of spot checks by NHS watchdogs, the report also uncovers that quite often the staff did not show any kindness or compassion towards the patients.
The health secretary, Andrew Lansley, has put the unacceptable findings...
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Nurses Protest over NHS Reforms
From Finding Private Medical Insuranc, 7 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
The proposed NHS reforms have encountered mixed reactions among its staff and some of them have been quite vocal when it comes to voice their concerns. One example of the opposition from the NHS personnel to the cuts has been the recent protests staged at South West London by a group of nurses.
The main reason of their protest was their discontent against the cuts for mental health services. Unison regional officer Michael Walker quoted ?We are witnessing unprecedented levels of cuts in...
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Private Sector Can Improve Delivery of Healthcare
From Finding Private Medical Insuranc, 7 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Private health care organisations can have a positive impact on the way healthcare is delivered by improving patient choice and competition.
Dr Mark Britnell, director of KPGM health division, pointed to the reforms undertaken by the NHS during the last decade ,which introduced private sector players and enabled patients to choose between different hospitals and doctors, as a good example of co-operation between public and private healthcare systems.
These reforms include granting more autonomy...
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?Fat tax' could help reduce obesity
From Finding Private Medical Insuranc, 8 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Health researchers are warning that up to 46% of the UK’s population could soon be obese if current trends continue – and call for the government to take a harder line on the availability of junk food.
Having found that obesity could cost the country up to £32 a year if things continue as they are, health researchers are now suggesting new ways to help reduce the problem, and the calls for action include recommendations for an ‘unhealthy food tax’.
Prof Steven Gortmaker,...
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Buses: Keeping the over 60s fit'
From Finding Private Medical Insuranc, 8 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
According to recent research, using public transport makes use 20% less likely to be obese – a figure which could be beneficial to the over 60s, who get free bus travel.
The study, which was published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health outlined the benefits public transport can have on our health, and argued that free bus travel for the over 60s should ‘be protected in future policy’ to help them avoid obesity.
Free bus travel for the over 60s costs the...
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Soaring Healthcare Costs Could Jeopardise NHS Reform
From Finding Private Medical Insuranc, 9 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
A report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank shows that over the past 30 years governments have shifted money away from areas such as defence, housing and support for business to meet the rising demand for healthcare and social security benefits.
The report estimates that spending on the NHS will account for nearly 30% of all public spending by the end of this parliament. As a result of these rising costs the Government will have to make tough choices between NHS reform and...
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Buying PMI: Hints and tips from an expert
From Finding Private Medical Insuranc, 9 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
It’s always good to hear it from the experts, which is why it was interesting to read this article on buying private medical insurance in The Telegraph.
Written by personal finance editor Rosie Murray-West this piece outlined some tips that are worthwhile sharing and keeping in mind should you ever need PMI. There’s a whole range of possibilites to take into account when making a big decision about health insurance – price, excess, coverage. The list goes on and on. I myself...
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Depression Linked To Strokes
From Finding Private Medical Insuranc, 9 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
A study in the US has suggested that women suffering form depression have an increase stroke risk. The survey of over 80,000 women found a 29% increased stroke risk in those who had a history of depression. Experts have suggested the link could be as a result of those with depression having a far higher likelihood to neglect their health in general, increasing their risk factor for numerous conditions. Depression alone is not thought to increase stroke risk.
There was also a high correlation...
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Save Money on your Private Health Insurance
From Finding Private Medical Insuranc, 10 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
In the current economic climate any money that you can save is a big bonus. Lately consumers looking to save money on their private health insurance policies have turn their attention to the corporate market. Many people do not look into these plans as they are perceived to be exclusive of business but by law they are open to all.
The reason why corporate prices are cheaper is because insurers are willing to offer companies lower prices in order to win over significant parts of their business....
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Texting Can Help You Quit Smoking
From Finding Private Medical Insuranc, 10 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
A new study published in the medical journal The Lancet shows that smokers which receive a text with a motivational message are more likely to quit smoking.
5800 persons across the UK took part in this study. They divided the experiment in two groups; one group which received motivational messages and a second one which received messages that merely acknowledge their participation in the study.
The first group were able to get help by texting the word ?crave' and shortly after they receive a...
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