-
Saving Money and Hassle: Prepaying for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in the UK
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) plays a vital role in the lives of many individuals, whether they’re undergoing gender transition, managing hormonal imbalances, or navigating menopause. However, the costs associated with accessing HRT medications can be a significant concern for many. In the UK, there’s a solution that not only saves money but also simplifies the process: prepaying for HRT. Let’s delve into how this option can benefit you, while seamlessly integrating important information from the NHS about HRT Prescription Prepayment Certificates (HRT PPCs).
Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy: HRT involves the administration of hormones to supplement or replace those that the body may not produce adequately. For transgender individuals, it can help align physical characteristics with gender identity. For others, it can alleviate symptoms of menopause or hormonal imbalances.
The Cost Factor and the NHS Solution: …
-
Our Future Health annual check for major illnesses and multiple cancers for free
I have joined the NHS’s “Our Future Health” initiative which is looking to prevent illness, offering early support, and empowering individuals to actively participate in their health journey.
The goal is to create a healthcare system that not only heals but proactively safeguards our health. I didn’t know it when I signed up but when you attend your first appointment, they take blood that is tested for multiple illnesses, from diabetes to asthma and 46 different types of cancer! With online offers for testing services around £1,200, I was glad of the opportunity to get this check. It is of course, best to go to your doctor if you have any unusual symptoms and not wait for a free health check!! Here’s some more information about the initiative:
Part of the Our …
-
Round up of free online fitness sessions and classes
With gyms closed and people asked to stay at home, a lot of us will be looking for alternative methods of getting or keeping fit.
Here’s a round up of online keep fit that’s free. If you do sign up for stuff that’s free for a fixed number of days, eg 30 days, then set a reminder to cancel or if you can cancel straight away if the service allows you to do that and still use it!
YouTube
YouTube is awash with home workout videos. One channel that is currently getting a lot of attention on social media sites in The Body Coach. Owner Joe Wicks is hosting daily PE lessons live-streamed from 9 am.
Below are a few recommendations for some of the more popular channels available across the site, but there are …
-
10 things worth knowing about healthcare cash plans
Taking care of our health has never been higher on the agenda – we’re getting fatter, older, consumed by electronics and worse. Sensible eating, a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise – they’re all important to us. While we do have the NHS, sometimes don’t you wish that queues would be shorter and results in faster?
Did you know that you could be creating an even healthier life for yourself and saving money on simple everyday health care costs by having a health care cash plan?
Cash plans offer multiple benefits, not only by making essential health care more affordable, but also in the improved outlook on health they help to give to individuals. Leading cash plan provider Sovereign Health Care gives us the lowdown on what having a cash plan means and why every family should …
-
Running gear at ALDI
With the sun out, there really isn’t much excuse not to get out there and walk or even run. Aldi Specialbuys Running range is now in stores and available while stocks last.
I have a Fitbit which was a gift and cost close to £70, so am very pleased to see Aldi’s Activity Tracker. Keep track of your fitness efforts with the multifunctional wristband. Measures daily activity, time, steps and more. Available in four colours, activity trackable on a smart phone and loads of functions for £29.99.
Aldi’s Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor (£24.99) is chest strap that cleverly measuring heart rate, pace and distance with automatic synchronisation, when running via a smartphone. To follow, you can use Aldi’s Bluetooth Diagnostic Scale (£34.99) for keeping track of your weight post workout. Batteries included, this gadget measures …