The days are long, the sunshine is out, the BBQ’s are going – summer is in full swing! There are benefits to limited sun exposure, but the sun can also lead to skin damage, heat stroke or worse but there are ways to protect yourself while making the most of the summer. Here are a few tips to help keep you protected against harmful UV rays while enjoying the great British Summertime. Cover up and seek out shade The UV […]
Give ten minutes of your time and you might just save someone’s life. Just one of the messages on the agenda for World Blood Donor Awareness Day 2018. You can save someone’s life by giving ten minutes of your time You don’t know them yet. In all likelihood you will never know them. But if you give ten minutes of your time you might just save someone’s life. Here’s how. Blood connects us all: not just a unifying truism, but […]
Father’s Day is within touching distance. (Sunday 17th June, to be precise.) Stuck for gift ideas? The trick is to go experiential! Because Dad already has enough ties and aftershave to last a lifetime. Here’s a short list of days out in the UK that will raise a smile, make memories and liberate him from that spot on the sofa. 1. Celebrate the beautiful game We may be going out on a limb here. But chances are you may have […]
Income protection insurance specialists, PG Mutual, are pleased to announce record increases in inbound enquiries, applications and total number of new members between 1st January-30th April 2018 in comparison to the same period in 2017. PG Mutual are pleased to report a positive start to 2018. Comparing the 1st January- 30th April with the same period in 2017 PG Mutual have: increased inbound enquiries by 51% increased applications by 92% increased new members by 141% PG Mutual’s Chief Executive Officer, Mike […]
There are plenty of great things about being a woman. Financial prosperity isn’t one of them. That’s if you believe the data collated from a number of studies, which suggest that women have far less financial resilience than men. From debt and savings to income and pensions, women of all ages tend to be worse off than their male counterparts. So what’s the cost of arbitrarily lacking a Y chromosome? And how can you better protect yourself from financial risks? […]
Our final claims figures for 2017 are in and we are thrilled with the results. In 2017, 97% of new Income Protection Plus claims were eligible for payment. That’s very comprehensive cover! Our top 3 causes of Income Protection Plus claims in 2017 were: Musculoskeletal at 31% Infections and flu at 17% Gastrointestinal at 16% Our average pay out for a claim in 2017 was £1,972.00 and the average age of those who claimed was 48. Hannah Crossley, Membership Services Manager at […]
1. Go on a vineyard tour If the last time you spent more than an hour outdoors was pre-internet, use the promise of plonk to break your bad habit. There are hundreds of vineyards across the UK, many of which offer tours. Not sure where to start? Here’s your answer. 2. Explore the countryside on horseback Some people see horse riding as an elitist hobby. It’s not. Thousands of stables offer lessons for cheap. After all, horses need exercise too. And […]
The three new enhancements include: New* Enhanced Loyalty Bonus* – aims to provide insured members with a minimum capital sum of £10,000 and six months income benefit to your family in the event of your death. New* GP 24/7 – provides qualifying members with access to professional advice and guidance – wherever you are. The dedicated online app makes it easy to book appointments, attend a consultation via telephone or video link, and access health and fitness information (plus much more) all at the […]
You started 2018 with such good intentions. Then the credit card and utility bills came along to dent your doormat and derail your financial ambitions, before you even had chance to begin. A cycle of credit card repayments, overdrafts, store cards and loan repayments can leave you in a precarious financial position. But with a mix of guts and guile you can get your finances back on track for the rest of 2018. The journey won’t be easy, but it […]
Since our last catch up with Sponsee, Callum Shaikh, in September, further progress on his preparation for World Challenge Nepal 2018 has taken place including working his way through his kit list of necessities and organising doctor’s appointments for his upcoming injections and medications. The main goal for Callum and his team’s preparation this autumn has been to try to recreate the natural conditions and challenges as closely as they’ll truly be when in Nepal. Working through difficulties that arise, […]
