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Early intervention needed to stop rising incapacity benefits

It is likely a person who has been newly diagnosed with epilepsy would not be considered for life or...

A new Government initiative will provide patients with greater choice on the hospital in which they receive treatment. In the third of our series on private hospitals, Dominic Leahy asks how this will impact the sector

With 440,000 epilepsy sufferers in the UK and an average of 81 people diagnosed with the condition every day, it make sense for advisers to learn the implications epilepsy can have on life cover and protection. Sandra Wood explains

If clients are struggling to raise cash to pay for long term care, equity release could be an option. Paul Robertson gives an update on this market

The medical profession may help rehabilitate people when they suffer a disability, but what happens when doctors get ill? Helen Collins explains how income protection provides essential cover for medical professionals

Compared to pre-funded LTC, immediate needs annuities are seeing healthy sales. However, new advisers to the market should apply caution, says Paul Robertson

When choosing a care home, meeting the needs of the individual is crucial. Angela Faherty explains what clients should be looking for when making their decision

Mental illness is one of the most common conditions advisers encounter, yet underwriting clients with a history of depression can be complicated. Simon Taylor explains

Too many people wait to buy long term care insurance until it becomes unaffordable. A new generation of hybrid products could help buck this trend, says Wojciech Dochan