The number of people waiting for NHS treatment increased by more than 19,000 in June as numbers stayed above 7.6 million people for a consecutive month, according to official data. The data...
Read moreMaintaining a healthy heart can be essential for a long and fulfilling life. If not taken seriously, the consequences could be fatal as coronary heart disease still remains one of the...
Read moreInternational patient admissions for private medical treatment and diagnosis in the UK have soared by nearly 800% since 2016, data from from the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) indicates. It shows there...
Read moreLockton India has appointed Amit Agrawal as chief operating officer and chief financial officer. Agrawal joins Lockton from Aon India where he was chief financial officer. He has led on strategic initiatives,...
Read moreThe Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) should create talent attraction ambassadors (TAA) to encourage young talent into the sector. The recommendation features among a series of calls to the CII by authors of...
Read moreFormer Advo Group owner Colin Boxall speaks to Health & Protection about why the intense market competition meant now was the right time to sell up and how his departure from health...
Read morePatients in England could reduce their wait for care by months through choosing a different provider for their NHS treatment, according to the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN). Its analysis of NHS...
Read moreBupa has launched a £300 dental allowance for its individual private medical insurance (PMI) customers. From 1 August, anyone starting a new policy or renewing their current cover has access to a...
Read moreMore than a third of patients think GP wait times in England are too long and have had difficulties in contacting doctors and securing appointments. The NHS England GP Patient Survey 2024...
Read moreInsurance intermediaries saw their revenue rise 15.7% last year to reach £24.5bn – up from £21.2bn in 2022. Commissions earned were up 15% from £17.7bn to £20.4bn, while fee income rose almost...
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