Posted on 19/02/12, filed under News | No Comments
Nuffield Health, the independent sector hospital provider an gym operator, has announced the acquisition of Greens Health & Fitness, a chain of 15 fitness centres, from De Vere Group.
The acquisition expands the group's foothold in the corporate wellbeing and gym market after it acquired the Cannons Health & Fitness health club chain in 2007 and Bladerunner corporate fitness in 2010.
Source: Health Insurance Magazine
Posted on 10/02/12, filed under News | No Comments
Local authorities (LAs) are to take over responsibility for carrying out health checks on people aged 40 and 74.
Under Government reforms LAs will have a duty to ensure everyone in this age bracket is invited to receive an "MOT" which will assess their risk of developing life-threatening diseases including stroke and heart disease.
Launched in April 2009, the programme is currently the responsibility of NHS primary care trusts (PCTs). At the time the Government estimated that it would prevent 1600 heart attacks and strokes each year and help save 650 lives. However, reseach carried out by the charity Heart UK published last month suggests that progress has been "patchy" with nine PCTs yet to provide a single health check.
Source: Health Insurance Magazine
Posted on 31/01/12, filed under News | No Comments
Rockinghorse Firewalk – Take up the ultimate challenge and raise money for sick and disabled children.
A fun packed evening of entertainment and firewalking! All firewalkers receive two hours training on the night and a complimentary glass of bubbly.
For more information please visit the website www.rockinghorse.org.uk
Making life better for sick and disabled children in Sussex and Surrey
