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09
January
2019
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Simplyhealth is delighted to announce that it has chosen Diabetes UK as the official charity partner of the Simplyhealth Great Run Series 2019 - the UK’s biggest programme of mass participation running events for people of all ages and abilities, …
13
December
2018
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Primary school pupils in Barnsley learnt the importance of brushing their teeth during a special visit from staff at nearby dental practice. A team from Mapplewell Dental Centre spoke to 108 four to seven-year-olds at Darton Primary School about …
13
December
2018
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One in three people in the UK has varicose veins, according to experts in treating vein conditions, Whiteley Clinics. Earlier this year, NHS England revealed that 17 treatments, including varicose vein surgery, may not be offered to patients from …
29
November
2018
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For the fourth consecutive year, Simplyhealth, the UK’s leading health cash plan provider has been named Best Health Insurance Provider at the Personal Finance Awards. The Personal Finance Awards, now in its 21st year, are voted for by consumers …

Research and surveys

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Challenges faced by working carers are increasing but research shows employers are looking to offer greater support

14
May
2018
• Simplyhealth research released today reveals nearly two-thirds (64%) of HR decision makers surveyed in larger businesses are interested in offering a digital advice service to support working carers • Almost one in six (58%) larger businesses …
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Presenteeism hits record high in UK organisations as stress at work rises

02
May
2018
Presenteeism at work has tripled since 2010 (26% in 2010 – 86% in 2018) Leaveism (people working when on annual leave) has also become a problem – 69% of organisations have seen it occur in the last 12 months Increased presenteeism is associated …
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Three-quarters of Britons claim education is more effective than taxation, as sugar tax comes into force

06
April
2018
•Simplyhealth research released today reveals that nearly seven in ten (67%) UK adults think education is more effective than taxation when encouraging healthy life choices •This is backed by 69% of parents/guardians of children of any …
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