Health

Stressed employees are at higher risk of heart attacks even if they are otherwise healthy, a study by UCL researchers suggests.

PMI Health Group has launched an insurance claims administration and management service for employers.

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg and care services minister Paul Burstow have called on upon employers to take steps to improve the mental health of their staff and to treat it the same as other health problems.

A study by mutual Benenden Healthcare Society found only 41% of those questioned believe the NHS will be there for them in 10 years' time.

Despite elimination of most references to ‘competition' in last spring's Health & Social Care Bill, independent care providers are increasing their share of state-funded provision.

Bupa and Dementia UK have partnered to boost numbers of admiral nurses in the UK by 10%.

Specialist healthcare insurance adviser Healthcare Partners (HCPL) has acquired intermediary Health Connections Direct (HCD).

Employees should be encouraged to lead healthy lives through workplace initiatives, Canada Life has said.

Aviva has launched a health passport for international private medical insurance policyholders.

Aviva has launched Facebook app Aviva Health 100 to enable users to rate health and compare scores with others.