Why have bad backs gone out of fashion?

Musculoskeletal conditions and physical disability might not be cool, but they deserve a bit more respect, so says HI Daily’s editor, David Sawers who gives his view. “Whatever happened to bad backs? Or slipped discs? Did they go out of fashion? Or did...

Bupa launches new ‘smart’ DNA testing kit

Millions of Britons could improve their health thanks to a new health testing kit. The DNA kit from Bupa highlights how individuals may respond to stress, caffeine, alcohol, and physical activity. Half of British adults – around 25 million people – admit they would...

Mental health: it’s everyone’s business

Bupa Global recently held their annual conference at Somerset House, London. The event updated brokers on new approaches, successes and initiatives including a focus on customer service and investment on digital technology. The stand out part of the event was a panel...

Bupa to offer UK SMEs access to online GP services

Bupa’s SME customers will be offered access to the Babylon app to enable their employees to contact a doctor within minutes, directly from any phone or computer.  The new service will be available to all Bupa new SME customers or existing customers at their policy...

New international insurer aims to shake up UK market

A new international medical insurer is looking to establish themselves in the already thriving UK international medical insurance market. advo meets and interviews two of the main players and asked why they believe they have something different to offer....