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John Lappin, one of the most experienced and respected journalists in the financial intermediary publishing sector, is joining Health & Protection as associate editor, as we look to expand the team and...

The NHS has warned that waiting lists could swell to “unprecedented levels” over the next year as a direct results of the coronavirus pandemic.  The head of the NHS Confederation Danny Mortimer...

Unum has issued over 100,000 Amazon e-vouchers to customers who have been unable to access dental care as a result of the pandemic. Unum Dental says prioritising oral health will be critical...

Bupa’s global profits fell by 4 per cent during 2020,  largely due to “challenging conditions” created by Covid-19, and declining profits from its aged care business. However the company said that the...

Around one in three women who have suffered problems with the menopause say they feel unable to discuss these health issues with their employer. The survey  — which looked at the experiences...

WPA has recorded a twelvefold increase in usage of its health app in the year to February. As at 28 Feb 2021, there had been 268,652 WPA Health logins since the app...

International Women’s Day remains as relevant now as it was over 100 years ago. Even before the pandemic began, reports from the World Economic Forum suggested it would take 99 years for the gender gap to close. While...

AXA Thailand General Insurance is launching “Sawasdee Thailand”, a new comprehensive travel insurance plan that includes health coverage for foreigners traveling to Thailand. The new product includes cover of up to 3.5-million-baht...

Affidea Group, the diagnostic imaging, outpatient and cancer care services provider has bought outpatient provider Orthoderm, as it continues its acquisition spree. Orthoderm operates from its clinic located outside Belfast in Northern...

AXA Global Healthcare is expanding its health and wellbeing offer to bring quick access to a fully qualified psychologist for members in need of mental health support. Called ‘Mind Health’, the service can...