Since 1872 we’ve been helping people get healthcare through our health plans, charity partnerships & by being a voice in healthcare. See also @SimplyhealthUK
A new report by the Faculty of Dental Surgery has recommended measures to help tackle childhood #ToothDecay. From our work with @TeethTeam, we know the value of school brushing schemes and how oral health education can help families to make tooth-friendly food & drink choices.
We’re delighted to partner with @EnglandRugby as their trusted healthcare partner, developing a long-term partnership built on both ours and the RFU's long and trusted heritage. Click here to read more: https://t.co/T10lQ28Wlv
This @CentreProPolicy report validates much of the work we've been doing with social prescribing to address health inequalities and to resolve long-term health & social issues at the early stages of primary care. Do take a moment to read it here: https://t.co/kDX1lpRtvQ
Flexible #NHS dental contracts could ease burdens on #dental practices, increase dentist retention and improve access to healthcare for patients. Interesting report from @AssemblyWales reflecting real concerns in the dental industry. https://t.co/RSpu0nuOUN
We agree with the call for supervised tooth brushing outlined in @LondonAssembly health committee's report. As supporters of @TeethTeam's tooth brushing programmes, we've seen first-hand how important schemes like this are for long-term good oral health. https://t.co/C3qcR5SEBs
We were delighted to host our Annual General Meeting yesterday. Here we shared with our voting members how we performed in 2018 and our ambition for the future. We look forward to bringing our purpose to life by making access to healthcare easier for the many, for the long term.
@SimplyhealthUK Professionals hosted a round table debate to discuss the differing opinions surrounding the hot topics in the dental profession at the moment. Read about their thoughts... https://t.co/wybZaD9Zd5
The clock is ticking. The UK Government’s calorie labelling plans are well overdue. And despite repeated calls, they still won’t share when they will be published. It’s time for urgent action. Sign the open letter here for #FoodUpfront now: https://t.co/cw6YJHG0QY @DiabetesUK
This study further highlights the need to alleviate pressures on GP surgeries. By supporting social prescribing in Andover, we want to tackle social isolation & improve access to healthcare by ensuring patients get the support they need, when they need it. https://t.co/GIqnExxLNu
In the Simplyhealth/CIPD #WellbeingatWork survey, mental illl health & stress are named as two of the top causes of longterm absence. Our Director of Corporate, Pam comments on how businesses can help prevent & manage employee stress. Read the report https://t.co/EYwfvHda2a
One year on from the UK ‘sugar tax’ - has it taken the fizz out of sugary drink sales and changed our buying behaviour? According to new figures revealed by Simplyhealth, one in ten adults (9%) are now choosing cheaper, lower-sugar or sugar-free options: https://t.co/qStQlHkOzh
The latest CIPD/Simplyhealth #WellbeingatWork survey was released yesterday, finding that 37% of UK businesses have seen an increase in stress-related absence over the last year, with heavy workloads and poor management style to blame. https://t.co/L4GMmSNbGB
Researchers from the University of Glasgow have uncovered worrying levels of sugar in many ‘healthy’ children’s snacks. It is crucial parents look at all the ingredients on packaging as excessive consumption of sugar can lead to tooth decay and obesity. https://t.co/mSUvzrnxIB
3 in 5 cases of type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed by eating well & being active. Through our @DiabetesUK partnership for the @Great_Run series we want to drive positive change to peoples' health & raise awareness of this serious condition. https://t.co/T6LWBEcpbV
Today our Chief Customer Officer @katethorntonba spoke to over 300 Year 8 pupils at Kings School, Winchester, sharing her story of how she pursued her passions to build a successful career & why being bold & brave is so important: https://t.co/9QvlA4yqpT #InternationalWomensDay
Brilliant to see the news this morning about the latest in research from our charitable partner for the Simplyhealth Great Run Series @DiabetesUK that looks at a new weight management treatment to help people put their Type 2 diabetes into remission!
Did you see the news this morning? Professors Mike Lean and Roy Taylor have revealed the latest exciting results from our ground-breaking #DiRECT#research trial. Read what we know so far: https://t.co/g3zXVvz5V3
These stats show a vital need for programmes that provide good oral health education & promote supervised tooth brushing in schools, much like those run by our charitable partner @TeethTeam. We're committed to supporting their early intervention programmes https://t.co/TxyxoHlcF2
We're proud that our #community impact activities enable us to make a long-term difference, both nationally and within our local communities. Here are some initiatives that we supported in 2018:
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