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Bupa

Bupa offers free health assessment to new health insurance customers

New Bupa By You customers can get a free £289 health assessment if they start a policy by 30 November 2026. See how it works and who can get it.
19 Oct 2026
Freedom
Freedom Health Insurance launches Freedom Diagnostics for faster access to scans
02 Oct 2026
Vitality
Vitality strengthens cancer support for health and life members
23 Sep 2026
AXA Health
AXA Health offers new broker customers one month’s free cover
15 Sep 2026
Our research
myTribe publishes new private dentist pricing research covering over 8,500 practices
08 Sep 2026
WPA
WPA softens no claims discount rules for smaller health insurance claims
03 Sep 2026
Bupa
Bupa launches DNA-led Prevention Pathways for high-risk customers
01 Sep 2026

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October 19, 2026
Bupa
Bupa offers free health assessment to new health insurance customers
October 2, 2026
Freedom
Freedom Health Insurance launches Freedom Diagnostics for faster access to scans
September 23, 2026
Vitality
Vitality strengthens cancer support for health and life members
September 15, 2026
AXA Health
AXA Health offers new broker customers one month’s free cover
September 8, 2026
Our research
myTribe publishes new private dentist pricing research covering over 8,500 practices
September 3, 2026
WPA
WPA softens no claims discount rules for smaller health insurance claims
September 1, 2026
Bupa
Bupa launches DNA-led Prevention Pathways for high-risk customers
August 10, 2026
AXA Health
AXA Health adds new online outpatient services for urology, neurology and cardiology
June 9, 2026
Lateral
Lateral unveils hybrid health plan for active over-60s
May 28, 2026
Bupa
Bupa expands SME health insurance with suite of new benefits
May 19, 2026
Vitality
Vitality introduces children’s mental health pathway on health insurance
May 14, 2026
Bupa
Bupa and YuLife launch enhanced workplace health cash plan
April 28, 2026
Aviva
Aviva expands menopause support to individual and SME health insurance customers
April 20, 2026
Bupa
Bupa rolls out AI-powered skin cancer checks
April 13, 2026
Freedom
Freedom Health Insurance launches fast-track physiotherapy pathway
March 23, 2026
Bupa
Bupa to launch DNA-driven preventive care for breast cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease
February 24, 2026
Our research
myTribe unveils expanded 2026 PMI ratings
January 12, 2026
The Exeter
The Exeter enhances NHS cash benefit for health insurance customers
December 8, 2025
Bupa
Bupa improves health and lifestyle discount rules
November 20, 2025
Our research
Government calls for study into private dental costs amid myTribe data showing soaring prices
November 19, 2025
Bupa
Bupa opens up free in-person GP appointments to all personal health insurance customers
November 12, 2025
Bupa
Bupa offers free DNA medication check for new health insurance customers
October 16, 2025
WPA
WPA adds new Fast Track Skin Support Pathway in response to extended NHS dermatology waits
October 15, 2025
Bupa
Bupa to offer corporate clients the option to fully cover the cost of its Weight Management Plan
October 3, 2025
Freedom
Freedom launches digital health toolkit to support better health and wellbeing
August 29, 2025
WPA
WPA enhances Complete Health with underwriting and NCD upgrades
August 7, 2025
Bupa
Bupa offers free health checks to new customers
July 1, 2025
AXA Health
AXA Health cuts health insurance prices by up to 20%
May 21, 2025
WPA
WPA rolls out online platform to help members find specialists
March 14, 2025
Our research
MyTribe releases expert PMI ratings for 2025
February 28, 2025
NHS
New GP contract aims to end appointment scramble
January 24, 2025
Our research
The rising cost of Private Hysterectomies: Our latest research shows the UK regions most affected
January 6, 2025
Our research
Private Dental Costs Soar Across the UK: What Our Research Reveals
December 20, 2024
Our research
myTribe poll reveals only 7% of UK adults think the NHS is fine as it is
December 20, 2024
Industry
myTribe Insurance Experts and Practice Plus Group hospitals announce partnership
December 20, 2024
NHS
NHS issues warning as stroke cases surge in the UK
December 14, 2024
NHS
What can AI bring to the future of private and public healthcare?
August 1, 2024
NHS
NHS issues fresh appeal for blood donors
June 24, 2024
Our research
Poll finds majority of UK adults would use private healthcare if a relative was stuck on a waiting list for surgery
June 18, 2024
Our research
Poll shows a huge gulf in public opinion about which party is best placed to handle the NHS
February 14, 2024
AXA Health
AXA Health removes jargon to make insurance more accessible
August 5, 2023
Bupa
Bupa improves its No Claims Discount rules, benefitting new and existing customers when they renew

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