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The vast majority of GPs believe that helping patients to stay in or return to work is an important part of their role.

Corporate dental plan provider National Dental Plan is entering the individual market with two new individual dental offers - Wisdom Benefits and Dencover - both available online.

Simplyhealth has announced Romana Abdin as the company's new Chief Executive, with effect from 1 July.

The UK division of life insurance consolidator Resolution saw a drop in sales after the group shied away from "unattractive" business in the lead up to the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

A national physiotherapy network aimed at insurers, solicitors, employers and occupational health professionals has been launched to maximise clinical outcomes for injured parties.

The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has said it is "delighted" by the recent publication of income protection (IP) claims statistics by insurance companies, and argued the move would boost consumer confidence in the market.

NFU Mutual has called for a review of life insurance policies to tackle high inheritance tax bills for bereaved families.

The market has seen a huge increase in awareness of HIV+ life assurance, as 78% of those with the condition are now aware of available cover, medical IFAs Unusual Risks has said.

Care and support minister Norman Lamb has announced early-warning financial checks on care providers in an aim to protect care users.

Nearly all UK employees will go to work when they are sick, Canada life has found.