Health
Celebrities ‘wrap-up’ smart pink passion for Breast Cancer Campaign
A whole host of famous names have joined forces to raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign, by creating a life-size patchwork smart car to mark the launch of the limited edition smart fortwo pink passion.
Brits confused about care options for elderly relatives
New research from specialist health insurer National Friendly reveals that as a nation, we are confused about how to help our elderly relatives when they need care.
Over 80% of people not saving for their care in old age
New research from specialist health insurer National Friendly, reveals that 84% of Brits are not putting any money aside to pay for care when they are elderly, further highlighting the severity of the escalating long term care issue.
Stub it out for good
From chewing barley sugar to holding a pencil instead of a cigarette, there are lots of tried and tested methods for quitting smoking, but everyone responds to things differently and if this is the first or third time you have tried to quit, it can take a multitude of things to help you kick the habit for good.
Nationwide appeal launched for World Sight Day
How would you feel if you lost your sight simply because you didn’t have enough money to pay for sight-saving treatment or surgery? For 90% of the world’s blind living in developing countries, this is unfortunately the situation.
New study reveals our “sights of a lifetime”
Ultralase, the laser eye specialist, has conducted a unique study into exactly what our “sights of a lifetime” really are.
Insurancewith.com backs major cancer charity
Insurancewith.com, the specialist travel insurance broker for those suffering from cancer and genetic diseases, sponsored leading cancer charity Fighting All Cancer Together (FACT’s) first major awareness day at Newcastle’s Metro Centre.
Brits delaying healthcare treatment due to cost
Almost 80 per cent of Britons are worried about the cost of healthcare and many are postponing or cancelling treatment as a result, research revealed today.
Insurepink customers help fight cancer
Insurepink, a leading insurance brand from brokers Hastings Direct, is raising just over £1,500 a week for breast cancer charities in the UK.
Charles Church makes 'Dreams Come True' for sick children
Dreams Come True, a charity which brings joy to terminally and seriously ill children by fulfilling their dreams, has announced its largest corporate partner, luxury homebuilder Charles Church, has raised in excess of £600,000 for the organisation.
Record number of centenarians in UK
More people than ever are on the Queen's birthday card list, as the number of people living to 100 years old in UK reached a record high.
Leeds BS supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Leeds Building Society is delighted to support Breast Cancer Campaign by selling pink ribbon pin badges throughout October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Pensioners urged to declare health issues for enhanced annuities
Fair Investment Company is urging pensioners with ill health to make sure they declare it when getting annuity quotes because they could get up to 40 per cent more for their pension fund.
Views of children with cancer shape future services
The experiences of children as young as seven years-old who are living with or beyond cancer have been shared with senior health officials to help inform future cancer services.
Living with HIV doesn't mean the end to holidays
There are currently around 83,000* people living with HIV in the UK, and it remains one of the fastest growing serious health conditions in the UK. For many, living with HIV could spell the end of holidays abroad, as they find it difficult to get fairly priced travel insurance. Indeed, a number of insurers do not provide cover for HIV at all.