Mental health conditions are extremely common. In fact, if you haven’t experienced a condition such as depression or anxiety yourself, chances are you know someone who has – approximately 25 per cent of the UK population will deal with a mental health problem each year, according to the charity Mind. The pace and pressure of … Read more
Vaccinations prevent us from getting potentially harmful diseases by exposing our immune systems to a tiny amount of the virus or bacteria that causes them. Our bodies then produce the antibodies needed to fight off the disease, giving us a level of natural protection. Because of the diseases that you may come into contact with … Read more
Although it can be a largely hidden condition, high cholesterol is very common. The UK’s cholesterol charity, Heart UK, states that six out of every 10 people in the country have raised or abnormal blood cholesterol levels. However, as there are no obvious signs or symptoms of the condition many will have no idea they … Read more
Many of us have travel habits, or even rituals, we like to stick to when venturing overseas. From using your favourite trusty suitcase to leaving your passport by the front door the night before your departure, there are plenty of travel traditions that feel as much a part of going on holiday as the first … Read more
Preparing for a holiday often means stocking up on sun cream and paperbacks. However, if you’re counting down the days until your next trip, there’s one element of holiday planning that’s arguably more important than any other – travel insurance. What’s more, travel cover is even more important for people with pre-existing medical conditions or … Read more
When it comes to travel insurance, it can be easy to think that one policy is much like the next. After all, isn’t each travel insurance policy designed to cover the same sort of eventualities? The answer is no as each travel insurance policy will have its own terms, conditions and exclusions and limits of … Read more
Sourcing travel insurance for the over 70s should not stop you or your friends and family from taking the holidays you have always imagined. Travelling the world can be one of the most fulfilling aspects of later life. Especially when you have the time, freedom and means to experience new places! Even if you have … Read more
Having a serious medical condition can have a significant impact on a person’s life, particularly if it’s a condition for which there is no cure. Yet, while someone with long-term medical issues will already know about the challenges it places on living a normal life, it’s clear that it shouldn’t stop them from being able … Read more
As a specialist travel insurance provider, we help thousands of people every year to take a holiday or travel abroad, safe in the knowledge that help will be available to them should they need it. This is, of course, a real benefit to those looking for cover, as many standard travel insurance policies exclude pre-existing … Read more
This year’s National Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week will take place from 19 – 25 June 2017. It’s an important week for raising awareness and understanding what is frequently considered to be an invisible illness. Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease which causes inflammation across multiple joints, resulting in severe pain for sufferers. It’s hard to … Read more
