http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/ The latest health related stories from the news section of the Westfield Health Insurance Cover web site. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 en-gb Copyright: (C) Westfield Health Staff at Westfield Health wore their winter warmers with pride to support the Sheffield Cathedral Archer Project's annual Woolly Hat Day /news/thumbs/2012-Woolly-hat-day.jpg Westfield Health - Woolly Hat Day /news/stories/article131.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article131.aspx 21 Feb 2012 yes yes yes yes yes People with hearing difficulties will soon be able to enjoy performances at the Sheffield City Hall for the first time, thanks to a donation from Westfield Health /news/thumbs/2012-Captioning-Equipment-donation.jpg Ultimate Steel City Dream Team launched /news/stories/article130.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article130.aspx 6 Feb 2012 yes yes yes yes yes With the stress of Christmas presents, dinners and parties out of the way, most of us will be looking forward to a peaceful start to the New Year /news/thumbs/2011-Stress-Awareness-Day.jpg Ultimate Steel City Dream Team launched /news/stories/article129.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article129.aspx 31 Jan 2012 yes yes yes yes yes As the 127th Steel City Derby fast approaches, the red and blue halves of Sheffield can now claim early bragging rights over their fierce rivals in a major online competition /news/thumbs/2012-Steel-City-Dream-Team-launched.jpg Ultimate Steel City Dream Team launched /news/stories/article128.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article128.aspx 30 Jan 2012 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has generously pledged a further £50,000 donation to help fund a new Cystic Fibrosis ward at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital /news/thumbs/2012-Westfield-Cystic-Fibrosis.jpg TA new year, a new you /news/stories/article127.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article127.aspx 18 Jan 2012 yes yes yes yes yes Get fit, start a diet, stop smoking, go to the gym - we all know how many New Year's resolutions tend to be abandoned within mere months /news/thumbs/2012-A-new-year-a-new-you.jpg TA new year, a new you /news/stories/article126.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article126.aspx 10 Jan 2012 yes yes yes yes yes Children from across South Yorkshire who are in need of support over the festive period have been given a boost thanks to Westfield Health. /news/thumbs/2011-Cash-for-Kids.jpg The Cash for Kids Christmas Appeal /news/stories/article125.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article125.aspx 22 Dec 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Tis the season of giving for Westfield, as its charitable trust celebrates donating more than £10 million to the NHS and medically related charities in the last 15 years /news/thumbs/2011-Seasonal-celebrations.jpg Seasonal celebrations with £10m milestone /news/stories/article124.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article124.aspx 22 Dec 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has received further recognition for its high levels of customer service after being shortlisted for two awards /news/thumbs/2011-Westfield-Health-recognised-for-excellence-in-customer-service.jpg Julie Gill - Westfield Health recognised for excellence in customer service /news/stories/article123.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article123.aspx 19 Dec 2011 yes yes yes yes yes The Westfield Flex Healthcare Plan, which is suitable for all types of flexible benefits schemes and can be operated as either an employer-paid plan or as a co-funded plan /news/thumbs/2011-Flex-plan-enhanced.jpg Flex plan enhanced /news/stories/article122.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article122.aspx 15 Dec 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Patients in England are waiting up to 27 weeks for access to an NHS physiotherapist, according to a report from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) /news/thumbs/2011-The-long-wait-for-physiotherapy.jpg The long wait for physiotherapy /news/stories/article121.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article121.aspx 5 Dec 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Three Sheffield charities have netted thousands of pounds thanks to the city's two biggest football clubs and the support of Westfield Health /news/thumbs/2011-Charities-benefit-from-Steel-City-Derby.jpg Westfield supports Million Makers challenge /news/stories/article120.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article120.aspx 2 Dec 2011 yes yes yes yes yes RBS Private Insurance based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, have taken up the Prince's Trust Million Makers national challenge to raise £1,000,000 /news/thumbs/2011-Westfield-supports-Million-Makers-challenge.jpg Westfield supports Million Makers challenge /news/stories/article119.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article119.aspx 28 Nov 2011 yes yes yes yes yes "Earlier diagnosis," "screening more people," and "ensuring all patients have access to the best possible treatment, care and support." /news/thumbs/2011-scanning-the-current-diagnosis.jpg Scanning the current diagnosis /news/stories/article118.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article118.aspx 24 Nov 2011 yes yes yes yes yes A special school refurbished with the help of a £20,000 donation from Westfield Health has been formally opened by the Duke of Gloucester /news/thumbs/2011-Westfield-sets-the-pace-for-childrens-services.jpg Westfield sets the pace for children's services /news/stories/article117.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article117.aspx 18 Nov 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has reported a strong performance in its annual results for 2010/11, with sales growth of 29% increasing its market share to 13.5% /news/thumbs/2011-Exceptional-results-for-Westfield-Health.jpg Westfield wins penalty shoot-out /news/stories/article116.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article116.aspx 16 Nov 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has been awarded a coveted industry title for its online credentials for the second time /news/thumbs/2011-Westfield-Health-has-been-awarded-The-Experian-Hitwise-Top-10-Award.jpg Westfield wins penalty shoot-out /news/stories/article115.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article115.aspx 07 Nov 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health staff have played a part in one of football's fiercest football rivalries. The Steel City Derby - Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday /news/thumbs/2011-Westfield-wins-penalty-shoot-out.jpg Westfield wins penalty shoot-out /news/stories/article114.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article114.aspx 03 Nov 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health staff will be swapping their work desks for an ergonomic chair today to mark National Stress Awareness Day /news/thumbs/2011-Stress-Awareness-Day.jpg National Stress Awareness Day /news/stories/article113.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article113.aspx 02 Nov 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has added another customer service accolade to its collection with the news that it has achieved ServiceMark accreditation /news/thumbs/2011-Westfield-Health-ServiceMark-accreditation.jpg Westfield Health has achieved ServiceMark accreditation /news/stories/article112.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article112.aspx 01 Nov 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield has been announced as the headline sponsor of the 2012 British Transplant Games in Medway, Kent /news/thumbs/2011-2012-British-Transplant-Games.jpg Westfield has been announced as the headline sponsor of the 2012 British Transplant Games /news/stories/article111.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article111.aspx 27 Oct 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has added another award to its impressive collection after being recognised at the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards 2011 /news/thumbs/2011-Westfield-Health-Excellence-in-Customer-Service.jpg Westfield Health - Excellence in Customer Service 2011 /news/stories/article110.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article110.aspx 24 Oct 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has continued its digital drive by launching version two of its successful iPhone application /news/thumbs/2011-Westfield-Health-iPhone-App-v2.jpg Westfield launches iPhone App version 2 /news/stories/article109.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article109.aspx 18 Oct 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Today is World Mental Health Day, which aims to encourage those dealing with a mental illness to seek help to improve their wellbeing /news/thumbs/2011mental.jpg Mental Health Issues /news/stories/article108.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article108.aspx 10 Oct 2011 yes yes yes yes yes The sky was the limit when Westfield Health joined Sheffield football teams to mark National Customer Service Week /news/thumbs/2011balloons.jpg Westfield Health Insurance launches balloons /news/stories/article107.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article107.aspx 7 Oct 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has received a top award at the COVER Excellence Awards 2011 /news/thumbs/2011-cover-award-2011-winner.jpg Westfield celebrates award success /news/stories/article106.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article106.aspx 7 Oct 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Follow that balloon! Westfield Health and the city's main football teams are to mark National Customer Service Week in Sheffield with some 'blue sky thinking' of a different sort /news/thumbs/2011-last-years-baloon-release-was-a-great-success.jpg Modern healthcare needs /news/stories/article105.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article105.aspx 3 Oct 2011 yes yes yes yes yes The most successful team in the history of women's basketball has been celebrating last season's extraordinary trophy haul. /news/thumbs/2011-Health365-Hatters-celebrate-treble-winning-season.jpg Modern healthcare needs /news/stories/article104.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article104.aspx 26 Sep 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Not so long ago any mention of needles in connection with healthcare would probably have brought to mind images of syringes for medicine or vaccinations /news/thumbs/2011-Back-Pain.jpg Modern healthcare needs /news/stories/article103.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article103.aspx 12 Sep 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has continued its excellent start to the awards season after being shortlisted for a key business award /news/thumbs/2011_The_Star_Business_Awards.jpg The Star Business Awards /news/stories/article102.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article102.aspx 9 Sep 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield competed against nine other Sheffield companies in the Office Olympics, organised by commercial law firm Nabarro to raise money for the Master Cutler's Challenge /news/thumbs/2011OfficeOlympics.jpg Office Olympics - Master Cutler's Challenge /news/stories/article101.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article101.aspx 30 Aug 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health and national sight charity, the Eyecare Trust are to team up for a joint public eye health campaign /news/thumbs/2011EyecareTrust.jpg Westfield Health collaboration with Eyecare Trust /news/stories/article100.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article100.aspx 24 Aug 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has been shortlisted for two coveted titles at a prestigious national awards event /news/thumbs/2011CoverExcellenceAwards.jpg 2011 Cover Excellence Awards /news/stories/article099.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article099.aspx 12 Aug 2011 yes yes yes yes yes A support centre at one of the country's leading cancer hospitals is to expand its counselling facilities thanks to a donation from Westfield Health /news/thumbs/2011WestonParkDonation.jpg Weston Park Donation /news/stories/article098.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article098.aspx 11 Aug 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Hip and knee replacements, tonsil removal and cataracts surgery are just a few of the operations being rationed by the NHS in a bid to save money /news/thumbs/2011PatientChoice.jpg Patient Choice /news/stories/article097.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article097.aspx 9 Aug 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Hundreds of transplant athletes from across the UK descended on Belfast this weekend (4-7 August) for the 2011 Westfield Health British Transplant Games /news/thumbs/2011BritishTransplantGamesBelfast.jpg 2011 British Transplant Games Launch /news/stories/article096.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article096.aspx 8 Aug 2011 yes yes yes yes yes One of the highlights of the weekend's action at the Westfield Health British Transplant Games is the Donor Run at Ormeau Park in Belfast on Saturday evening /news/thumbs/2011BritishTransplantGames.jpg 2011 British Transplant Games Launch /news/stories/article095.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article095.aspx 5 Aug 2011 yes yes yes yes yes The Westfield Health British Transplant Games kicks off this morning with the first full day of action /news/thumbs/2011BritishTransplantGamesDayTwo.jpg 2011 British Transplant Games Launch /news/stories/article094.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article094.aspx 5 Aug 2011 yes yes yes yes yes The long wait is finally over as the 2011 Westfield Health British Transplant Games get underway today /news/thumbs/2011BritishTransplantGamesLaunch.jpg 2011 British Transplant Games Launch /news/stories/article093.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article093.aspx 4 Aug 2011 yes yes yes yes yes When William Newton was less than a month old, he was diagnosed with a rare and life threatening condition, biliary atresia, which meant his bile ducts were blocked /news/thumbs/2011WilliamNewton.jpg William Newton /news/stories/article092.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article092.aspx 1 Aug 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has appointed a new Business Development Consultant for the South West and Central region /news/thumbs/2011NicholaRyan.jpg Football sponsorship /news/stories/article091.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article091.aspx 26 Jul 2011 yes yes yes yes yes A groundbreaking sponsorship deal - the first of its kind in the history of British football - has been struck in Sheffield /news/thumbs/2011FootballSponsorship.jpg Football sponsorship /news/stories/article090.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article090.aspx 14 Jul 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health and Neurocare have put their heads together to support a specialist sleep lab at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital /news/thumbs/2011SleepLab.jpg Sleep Lab /news/stories/article089.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article089.aspx 8 Jul 2011 yes yes yes yes yes The countdown to this year's Westfield Health British Transplant Games has begun /news/thumbs/2011OrganDonorRegister.jpg Organ Donor Register /news/stories/article088.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article088.aspx 6 Jul 2011 yes yes yes yes yes A record 18 million people are now on the organ donor register according to NHS Blood and Transplant /news/thumbs/2011BritishTransplantGames.jpg British Transplant Games /news/stories/article087.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article087.aspx 24 Jun 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Stressed workers are keeping quiet about their mental health problems because they fear they'll be made redundant or even sacked for speaking up /news/thumbs/2011Businessman.jpg Businessman /news/stories/article086.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article086.aspx 21 Jun 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Tracy and Antony Greenwood's world was turned upside down when, at just 12-weeks-old, their daughter Ellie was diagnosed with liver cancer /news/thumbs/2011ellie.jpg little Ellie /news/stories/article085.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article085.aspx 09 Jun 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Representatives from Westfield Health joined transplant athletes from across Northern Ireland for an inspirational celebration marking the countdown to this year's British Transplant Games /news/thumbs/2011storm.jpg Westfield Health insurance at Stormont /news/stories/article084.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article084.aspx 01 Jun 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Dental patients across the UK can look forward to getting their teeth into improved access to treatment - if the Coalition Government's plans to overhaul the system get the go-ahead /news/thumbs/2011SomethingToSmile.jpg Something to smile about /news/stories/article083.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article083.aspx 25 May 2011 yes yes yes yes yes A Sheffield retirement village offering sheltered housing for elderly people has received a funding boost from Westfield Health /news/thumbs/2011ExtraCareBrunswick.jpg ExtraCare Brunswick /news/stories/article082.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article082.aspx 24 May 2011 yes yes yes yes yes A pregnant employee who couldn't work for weeks because of chronic morning sickness has hailed acupuncture treatment as 'a little life-saver' after she was back on her feet and at her desk after just one session /news/thumbs/2011Naomi.jpg Naomi Thompson /news/stories/article081.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article081.aspx 19 May 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has been rated world class for customer service in a national survey /news/thumbs/2011world-class.jpg World Class customer service agent /news/stories/article080.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article080.aspx 18 May 2011 yes yes yes yes yes First survey on impact of 'Fit note' shows encouraging results one year on /news/thumbs/2011LadyAtChemist.jpg Sickness Absence - continues on downward trend /news/stories/article079.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article079.aspx 06 May 2011 yes yes yes yes yes An appeal to create a new Cystic Fibrosis Unit for adults in Sheffield has benefited from a £50,000 donation from Westfield Health /news/thumbs/2011cystic.jpg Westfield Health Insurance - donates to cystic fibrosis appeal /news/stories/article078.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article078.aspx 27 April 2011 yes yes yes yes yes When a life-threatening kidney disease caused Robert Rayner's health to rapidly deteriorate, his wife Betty made the life-changing decision to give him one of her own kidneys /news/thumbs/2011gift.jpg Westfield Health Insurance - give the gift of life /news/stories/article077.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article077.aspx 15 April 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has become the first South Yorkshire based business to provide financial backing to a unique scheme supporting elite sports stars from the University of Sheffield /news/thumbs/2011athlete.jpg Westfield Health Insurance - supports athletes /news/stories/article076.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article076.aspx 08 April 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Award-winning Westfield Health has strengthened its sales force with the appointment of Michael Lowes as National Sales Team Leader /news/thumbs/2011ml.jpg Westfield Health Insurance - Michael Lowes /news/stories/article075.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article075.aspx 31 March 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has announced that it is acquiring the business of PatientChoice, which administers, markets and sells health insurance products /news/thumbs/2011pc.jpg Westfield Health Insurance - Patient Choice /news/stories/article074.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article074.aspx 30 March 2011 yes yes yes yes yes A charity that promotes the wellbeing of bereaved people in Scotland has received a generous donation from Westfield Health. /news/thumbs/2011Cruise-Scotland.jpg Westfield donates £5,000 to Scottish bereavement charity /news/stories/article073.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article073.aspx 25 March 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Staff at Westfield Health have done something funny for money and raised more than £400 for Comic Relief /news/thumbs/2011comic-relief-logo.jpg Westfield staff pick noses for Comic Relief /news/stories/article072.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article072.aspx 21 March 2011 yes yes yes yes yes A Sheffield-based online marketing company is celebrating a decade of healthy vision thanks to Westfield Health /news/thumbs/2011marketing.jpg Marketing company celebrates vision of health after 10 years /news/stories/article071.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article071.aspx 11 March 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health is proud to announce the tenth anniversary of its Chamber Primary Health Plan /news/thumbs/2011bcc.jpg Westfield Health celebrates a decade of the Chamber Plan /news/stories/article070.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article070.aspx 10 March 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Trevor Langley, Westfield Healths Business Development Consultant for the North West, has retired after 11 years of service /news/thumbs/2011trevor.jpg Trevor bows out after more than a decade /news/stories/article069.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article069.aspx 09 March 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Happy customers equal a healthy business, that was the message from a forum endorsed by the Institute of Customer Service (ICS) and hosted by Westfield Health /news/thumbs/2011csevent.jpg Sharing the secrets of customer satisfaction success /news/stories/article068.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article068.aspx 08 March 2011 yes yes yes yes yes One of the leading business travel agents in the UK has helped its staff benefit from counselling services after introducing Westfields Chamber Primary Health Plan /news/thumbs/2011travel.jpg Travel company goes extra mile for staff /news/stories/article067.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article067.aspx 28 February 2011 yes yes yes yes yes For patients suffering from head and neck tumours, treatment previously entailed a unique and claustrophobic procedure /news/thumbs/2011Medicare.jpg Carving out a revolutionary aid for treatment of cancer patients /news/stories/article066.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article066.aspx 23 February 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has announced important improvements to its flexible quoting system to maintain its position at the forefront of corporate-paid health cash plans. /news/thumbs/2011Paul.jpg Westfield boosts bespoke cash plan /news/stories/article065.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article065.aspx 16 February 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Womens basketball team, the City of Sheffield Hatters, have unveiled their new headline sponsor at the Womens National Cup Final. /news/thumbs/2011Hatters.jpg Health365 announces new sponsorship /news/stories/article064.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article064.aspx 09 February 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health is launching a campaign to help keep drivers' eyes on the road. /news/thumbs/2011drivers.jpg Westfield Health Insurance encourages drivers to keep their eyes on the road /news/stories/article063.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article063.aspx 03 February 2011 yes yes yes yes yes A Health, Fitness and Lifestyle Roadshow designed to get Sheffield men through a 'health MoT' has been hailed a great success after more than 30 men participated. /news/thumbs/2011gps.jpg GPs community event /news/stories/article062.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article062.aspx 02 February 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Peter Bullamore's knee had been plaguing him for months. Badly swollen and cripplingly painful, day-to-day activities had become a struggle. /news/thumbs/2011micron.jpg Micron and Westfield Health Insurance /news/stories/article061.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article061.aspx 28 January 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has continued from last year's successes by being shortlisted for one of the health insurance industry's most prestigious awards. /news/thumbs/2011corp-adv.jpg Westfield Health Insurance - Corporate Adviser Awards /news/stories/article060.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article060.aspx 27 January 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health is continuing the Christmas custom of gift giving into the New Year with a £10,000 donation to a major Sheffield homelessness project. /news/thumbs/2011cap.jpg Westfield Health Cathedral Archer Project Donation /news/stories/article059.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article059.aspx 20 January 2011 yes yes yes yes yes The combination of the winter's freezing weather along with swine flu and seasonal flu has put a strain on many of the country's medical services, meaning it can be difficult to know where to turn for advice. /news/thumbs/2011woman.jpg GP Telephone Helpline /news/stories/article058.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article058.aspx 19 January 2011 yes yes yes yes yes Its the time of year when many of us resolve to lose weight and tone up after weeks of festive over-indulgence. /news/thumbs/2010newyear.jpg It’s the time of year when many of us resolve to lose weight and tone up after weeks of festive over-indulgence. /news/stories/article057.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article057.aspx 07 January 2011 yes yes yes yes yes A survey of more than 1,500 people has found that Christmas comes second only to financial problems on people's lists of stresses and worries*, with the pressure to put on an impressive celebration proving to be a heavy burden. /news/thumbs/2010xmasstress.jpg Westfield Health Insurance helps people to cope with Christmas stress /news/stories/article056.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article056.aspx 22 December 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has continued its digital drive with the launch of the company's first iPhone app. /news/thumbs/2010iphone.jpg Westfield Health has continued its digital drive with the launch of the company’s first iPhone app. /news/stories/article055.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article055.aspx 17 December 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has reported a strong performance in all areas of the business in their latest annual review published for the year April 2009 to March 2010. /news/thumbs/2010jilld.jpg Westfield reports strong performance despite difficult economic climate /news/stories/article054.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article054.aspx 15 December 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Norovirus triggers spike in calls to telephone helplines /news/thumbs/2010telephone.jpg Norovirus triggers spike in calls to telephone helplines /news/stories/article053.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article053.aspx 09 December 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Award-winning health cash plan provider Westfield Health is showing its support for the UK's transplant athletes by once again backing their annual multi-sports event. /news/thumbs/2010btg.jpg Westfield teams up for winning partnership with Transplant Games /news/stories/article052.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article052.aspx 29 November 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Goodies for a good cause - staff at Westfield Health raised £500 for Children in Need by holding a cake sale. /news/thumbs/2010Money.jpg Managing stress is vital for business success /news/stories/article051.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article051.aspx 26 November 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Latest statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show that in Yorkshire and Humber as many as 1,350 per 100,000 people were affected by stress, depression or anxiety caused or made worse by work in 2008/09. /news/thumbs/2009stress.jpg Managing stress is vital for business success /news/stories/article050.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article050.aspx 23 November 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health's mission to crackdown on fraud across the health cash plan sector has seen the company recognised by industry peers - and clinch its fifth trophy in less than a month. /news/thumbs/2010julie.jpg Westfield Health Insurance Julie Gill /news/stories/article049.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article049.aspx 16 November 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has joined the Twitter revolution. /news/thumbs/2010twitter.jpg Westfield Health joins Twitter /news/stories/article048.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article048.aspx 12 November 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has announced bold improvements to its Chamber Primary Health Plan to include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for the first time as part of its innovative package of benefits. /news/thumbs/2010bcc.jpg Westfield Health launches improved Chamber Plan /news/stories/article047.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article047.aspx 04 November 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health is backing a charity which helps children with sight problems to enjoy a range of sports and social activities. /news/thumbs/2010action.jpg Westfield Health Insurance supports childrens charity /news/stories/article046.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article046.aspx 02 November 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has achieved yet another award win at the Barnsley & Rotherham Business Awards 2010. /news/thumbs/2010Barnsley.jpg Westfield Health is the toast of Barnsley & Rotherham /news/stories/article045.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article045.aspx 29 October 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Listen now to the podcast recorded live at Grosvenor House as Westfield Health won a coveted national award. /news/thumbs/2010win.jpg Health Insurance Awards 2010 - PODCAST /news/stories/article044.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article044.aspx 28 October 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has been named best for customer satisfaction in the British Quality Foundation (BQF) Special Achievement Awards 2010 beating Microsoft and George@Asda to the coveted title. /news/thumbs/2010bqf.jpg Westfield Health beats Microsoft and George@Asda to best of British for customer satisfaction /news/stories/article043.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article043.aspx 27 October 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has strengthened its position as one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers after securing a coveted national award. /news/thumbs/2010win.jpg Westfield in Health Insurance Awards win /news/stories/article042.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article042.aspx 22 October 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has won a prestigious North of England Business Excellence Award to place it 'amongst the UK's most outstanding businesses. /news/thumbs/2010ExcellenceAward.jpg Excellent customer care earns Westfield award recognition /news/stories/article041.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article041.aspx 15 October 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has been shortlisted for a coveted customer service title at a prestigious awards ceremony. /news/thumbs/2010BritishAward.jpg Excellent customer care earns Westfield award recognition /news/stories/article040.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article040.aspx 13 October 2010 yes yes yes yes yes World Mental Health Day is taking place this Sunday, October 10, and will raise public awareness about mental health issues. /news/thumbs/2010mentalHealth.jpg Investing in a healthy business /news/stories/article039.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article039.aspx 09 October 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health, one of the UKs leading health insurance providers, is celebrating more than a decade of employee development after being reaccredited with the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) standard. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010julie.jpg Investing in a healthy business http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article038.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article038.aspx 07 October 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has been chosen as a finalist in the prestigious North of England Business Excellence Awards. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010excellence.jpg Business Excellence awards http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article037.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article037.aspx 05 October 2010 yes yes yes yes yes When it comes to customer service standards, Westfield Health is always reaching for the sky. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010CS.jpg National Customer Service Week http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article036.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article036.aspx 01 October 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health and Sheffield Wednesday have announced a new partnership for the current season. The agreement names Westfield Health as the latest SWFC Platinum Partner and the club's exclusive healthcare partner. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010swfc.jpg Westfield in new partnership with Sheffield Wednesday http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article035.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article035.aspx 24 September 2010 yes yes yes yes yes A team of dedicated Westfield Health employees pounded the streets of Newcastle last weekend in the 30th Great North Run. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010gnr2.jpg Westfield Health Insurance employees marathon effort http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article034.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article034.aspx 23 September 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health continues to strengthen its position as one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers after being shortlisted for three coveted national awards. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010health-awards.jpg Westfield Health Insurance shortlisted for three national awards http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article033.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article033.aspx 22 September 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Three dedicated Westfield Health employees will be pounding the streets of Newcastle in the 30th Great North Run on Sunday. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010GNR.jpg Westfield Health Insurance goes running http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article032.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article032.aspx 17 September 2010 yes yes yes yes yes The Government has confirmed it will scrap the NHS Direct telephone helpline and replace it with an alternative service. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010phone.jpg Westfield Health Insurance Cover thoughts on NHS Direct http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article031.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article031.aspx 10 September 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has today welcomed an accountants conviction after he defrauded the Sheffield-based company out of over £8,000. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010fraud.jpg Westfield Health Insurance counters fraud http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article030.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article030.aspx 06 September 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health is setting the pace for a healthy lifestyle! http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010change4life.jpg Westfield Health Insurance signs up for citys health campaign http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article029.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article029.aspx 26 August 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has continued its initiative to provide free life-saving equipment to the local community. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010defib.jpg Westfield Health Insurance donates life-saving equipment http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article028.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article028.aspx 25 August 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield continues to strengthen its position as one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers after being shortlisted for a coveted title at a prestigious national awards ceremony. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010cover-awards.jpg 2010 Health Insurance Cover Awards http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article027.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article027.aspx 19 August 2010 yes yes yes yes yes More than 200 of the nations leading swimmers with a learning disability have visited Sheffield to compete in the prestigious British Championships. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010swimming.jpg Swimming http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article026.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article026.aspx 12 August 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Paul Shires has been confirmed as Westfields new Sales and Marketing Director. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010shires.jpg Paul Shires. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article025.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article025.aspx 06 August 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Statistics are showing that one to two per cent of the population have an irrational fear of being seriously ill - and this figure is set to rise. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010anxiety.jpg Statistics are showing that one to two per cent of the population have an irrational fear of being seriously ill - and this figure is set to rise. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article024.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article024.aspx 30 July 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health is backing a life-saving appeal by the British Red Cross to purchase a new high-tech ambulance for the South Yorkshire region. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010redcross.jpg Westfield supports British Red Cross ambulance appeal http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article023.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article023.aspx 22 July 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has promised to revolutionise the way UK consumers access health cover with the launch of a new brand and product. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010health365.jpg Westfield Health launches new product under new brand http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article022.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article022.aspx 14 July 2010 yes yes yes yes yes A survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has suggested that the 180 million sick days taken last year have cost the UK economy £16.8 billion. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010reduce.jpg A survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has suggested that the 180 million sick days taken last year have cost the UK economy £16.8 billion. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article021.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article021.aspx 23 June 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Having a fit and healthy workforce is essential to the wellbeing of all businesses to help them meet their goals and objectives. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010fitnote.jpg Fit notes aim to keep people in work http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article020.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article020.aspx 08 June 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health, one of the UK's leading health insurance providers, has opened a new business continuity centre in Sheffield. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010continuity.jpg Westfield opens business continuity centre http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article019.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article019.aspx 02 June 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has been shortlisted for a prestigious regional award thanks to its charitable work. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010Shortlist.jpg Westfield shortlisted for business award http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article018.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article018.aspx 21 May 2010 yes yes yes yes yes After months of dreary, grey, winter weather, it is a huge relief that spring is finally here. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010Spring.jpg Put a spring in your step http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article017.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article017.aspx 10 May 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Healths innovative improvements to its Foresight Healthcare Plan have received national recognition. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010Foresight.jpg Award Winning http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article016.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article016.aspx 05 May 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Thousands of peoples lives are blighted by the misery of back pain each year. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010back.jpg A doctor http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article015.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article015.aspx 26 April 2010 yes yes yes yes yes It is usually the first port of call whenever you are feeling under the weather, but if the recent media coverage is to be believed, getting an appointment with your GP is often easier said than done. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010Gpline.jpg A doctor http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article014.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article014.aspx 16 April 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Leading scientist and broadcaster Professor Robert Winston warned of the speed of scientific change and argued that some major technological advances have brought downsides for humankind. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010lordwin.jpg http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article013.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article013.aspx 01 April 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Government figures show that one in four people will suffer from a form of mental illness at some point in their lives. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010cbt.jpg http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article012.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article012.aspx 26 March 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield has been awarded a coveted industry title for its online credentials a Top Ten Website award from Hitwise, the leading global online competitive intelligence service. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010hitwise.jpg http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article011.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article011.aspx 04 March 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has announced bold improvements to its Foresight Healthcare Plan to include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for the first time as part of an innovative package of benefits. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010fors.jpg http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article010.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article010.aspx 01 March 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Leading health expert Professor Robert Winston is to be the guest speaker at this years annual Westfield Health Lecture at Sheffield Hallam University. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010winst.jpg http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article009.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article009.aspx 01 March 2010 yes yes yes yes yes A specialist piece of equipment to be used for a deafness project has been purchased thanks to a donation by Westfield Health. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010deafness.jpg Graham Moore donates piece of equipment http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article008.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article008.aspx 22 February 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has become a member of the Institute of Customer Service (ICS) reflecting the companys commitment to providing policyholders with outstanding customer care. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010customer.jpg ICS Account Director Jacqui Marchesi (left) presents the plaque to Westfield Health Chief Executive Jill Davies (centre) and Executive Director Julie Gill. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article007.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article007.aspx 12 February 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Despite the most challenging economic environment in living memory, Westfield Health has reported solid growth in its annual results published for the year April 2008 to March 2009. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010mountain.jpg at the top of the mountain http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article006.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article006.aspx 05 February 2010 yes yes yes yes yes The manufacturers organisation, EEF, has named Westfield Health as its chosen partner provider to offer a health cash plan to its 6,000 member companies. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010eef.jpg eef man http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article005.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article005.aspx 01 February 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has reinforced its tight controls to counter the increased threat of fraud. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010mag.jpg magnifying glass http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article004.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article004.aspx 28 January 2010 yes yes yes yes yes Westfield Health has announced the launch of a range of online services and initiatives for customers. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010http.jpg http http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article003.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article003.aspx 26 January 2010 yes yes yes yes yes The mere mention of the word cancer by your doctor can bring about understandable feelings of fear and denial, but we would all rather hear it before its too late. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010diagnosis.jpg New year, new you http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article002.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article002.aspx 08 January 2010 yes yes yes yes yes They are the promises that thousands, if not millions, make every January –get fit, start a diet or go to the gym. http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/thumbs/2010newyear.jpg New year, new you http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article001.aspx http://www.westfieldhealth.com/news/stories/article001.aspx 06 January 2010 yes yes yes yes yes