NHS England's most recent data shows that there were 302,803 cases of cancer in 2021/22, up from 276,979 cases in 2020-2021. However, there are worries about "missing" cancer cases due to people...
Half of employers are not reporting the number of disabled workers they employ despite figures from the Office of National Statistics showing that there are over 5 million people with disabilities in...
The cost of private medical treatment is expected to rise by 15 per cent in 2024, following an 8.5 per cent increase in 2023 — an ‘unprecedented’ sustained increase according to the...
Bupa UK Insurance has introduced a new suite of preventative and proactive wellbeing products and services to all its health insurance customers. Bupa customers will have access to a variety of online...
Rishi Sunak's 'work from home' drive raises concerns as it may inadvertently overlook the challenges faced by individuals dealing with long-term illnesses. The initiative aims to motivate individuals with health issues, particularly...
Two-thirds or 68 per cent of parents have had to take time off work or scale back their business responsibilities when their child faced illness or accidents with 34 per cent taking...
Financial planning and insurance firms are being asked to partner with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and Personal Finance Society (PFS) to pilot T Levels, the new 2-year, Level 3, qualifications available...
More employers now recognise the importance of supporting women’s health, particularly in relation to menopause, fertility and early parenthood, says AXA Health’s Emma Cronin (pictured right), a registered nurse and midwife. And...
Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing is calling on employers to talk more openly about male infertility and promote inclusive benefits policies. According to Howden, around 1 in 7 couples experience fertility issues–...
A few years ago, adding women’s health initiatives such as menopause and fertility support services felt groundbreaking. Today, employers are keen to support much broader gender-specific health issues, with plenty of options available...
