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|  | Dental insurer Denplan has developed a new quality programme specifically for the oral health needs of child patients. The Excel Accreditation Programme for Children and Young People is a... |
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|  | Commenting on the launch of WPA’s mycancerdrugs - Fiona Harris, of BUPA says: "When it comes to cancer, finding out what's wrong with you quickly is vital because the sooner you are... |
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|  | "Hefty no claims discounts on health insurance premiums may look attractive but could cost you dearly both in terms of your health and your pocket," warns Fiona Harris, of BUPA. ... |
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|  | BUPA’s Saudi Arabian subsidiary BUPA Middle East has just signed its 300,000th customer. Part of the reason for the rise in customer numbers is the impact of compulsory insurance for... |
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|  | Researchers at the University of Ulster have developed new techniques aimed at helping stroke rehabilitation . The techniques employ virtual reality to help people to regain the use of their upper... |
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|  | A group of charities has called for an urgent debate on the funding of long-term care of the elderly . The Caring Choices coalition, which is run by the King's Fund, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Help... |
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|  | A surgeon in Vienna has become the first in Europe to use stem cell technology in cosmetic surgery . Dr Karl-Georg Heinrich claims that he can now achieve higher success rates for procedures such as... |
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|  | Medical experts have slammed the government's decision to back out of imposing regulations on the use of botox. The Expert Working Group on Cosmetic Surgery had urged the government to introduce... |
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|  | Health insurer WPA has launched mycancerdrugs - a new form of insurance giving access to life-saving cancer drugs denied by the NHS. Many cancer drugs are licensed for use by the European... |
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|  | As a strong pound tips the $2 mark, Britons rushing to book cheap trips to the States are reminded that no matter how strong the pound is, medical treatment in the US is amongst the most expensive in... |
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|  | Standard Life critical illness policy definitions have been updated to meet those set out by the ABI, and for three conditions Standard Life will exceed the ABI definition: Alzheimer's disease... |
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|  | Isle of Man based Chase Templeton Group has completed its latest acquisition with the purchase of Kent based PMI specialist Redferns Insurance Services for an undisclosed sum. "The purchase of... |
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|  | Investment/Second Home Loans. Specialist provider New Life Mortgages has launched Landlord Loan, Holiday Home Loan and Second Home Lifetime Mortgage products. These provide opportunities for... |
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|  | Following the launch of Find & Afford - a unique property scheme from retirement finance and property specialist Homewise, people aged 65 and over are now able to move to a home of their choice at... |
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|  | An overwhelming majority of Swiss voters have thrown out a proposal for a single health insurance company in their country. The referendum was the latest in a series of attempts in the country... |
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|  | The Financial Services Authority (FSA) says that firms must improve the standards of cold calling when selling insurance over the telephone to ensure they are treating their customers fairly. ... |
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|  | Tony Blair has finally admitted that Labour has failed in its key pledge to provide access for all to an NHS dentist. The prime minister promised in 1999 that everyone would have an NHS dentist... |
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|  | BUPA Individual Protection has improved its critical illness plans. The revisions offer customers not only the new ABI Statement of Practice minimum standard for critical illness products, but... |
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|  | AXA have updated their Critical Illness Cover in the AXA Protection Account in light of the ABI's new definitions, and taken the opportunity to revamp the whole offering. Cover now includes... |
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|  | Castle Cover is a specialist in finding and providing insurance for people aged 50 plus. They have launched a range of travel policies including a single trip and annual multi- trip policy.... |
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