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Over a quarter of employers (27%) plan to signpost absent employees towards Fit for Work (FfW) in the absence of GP referrals.

Bowel cancer cases can be divided into 'four distinct diseases' with some more aggressive and with higher fatality rates than others, a study has found.

Deaths are higher in cancer patients whose GPs do not regularly send patients through the two-week urgent referral route for suspected cancer, according to a Cancer Research UK and National Institute for Health Research funded study.

Punter Southall Health & Protection has launched a 24/7 GP facility for employers in a bid to tackle the growing issue of access to GP services.

Golden Charter has appointed Mark Bell-Langford as senior development manager at Golden Charter to establish new long term partnerships with intermediaries.

CS Healthcare has hired Andrew Johnston as its new chairman while Mark Rothery, CEO, will leave in the New Year.

Carr Consulting & Communications is hosting a session to encourage members of the protection industry to write better awards entries.

SunLife has has launched a premium cap option for its Guaranteed Over 50 Plan which enables customers to cap how long they pay premiums for.

Protection Review has appointed Roger Edwards as marketing director from January 1st 2016.

Omnilife Insurance Company Ltd has been now been approved by adviser network Tenet to be featured on its Group Life Panel.