Bupa Health Centre Beverley

05/06/2024

Bupa offers a range of tailored health assessments created to give people a complete health risk review.

You can now spread the cost of any health assessment that costs over £250 with a 0% APR flexible payment plan allowing you to pay the cost into either 6 or 10 monthly payments.
https://www.bupa.co.uk/health/health-assessments/compare-health-assessments

13/05/2024

Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week (13 - 19 May).
Mental health problems can affect anyone. One in six children, aged five to 16, are thought to have a mental health condition. Your child may find it difficult to understand or talk about how they’re feeling. We discuss what to look out for.

One in six children aged 5 to 16 are believed to have a mental health condition. Specialist nurse advisers at Bupa, Harriet Finlayson and Danielle Panton, discuss some of the signs of poor mental

10/05/2024

Hay fever is on the rise, and affects almost half of the UK population. A 2020 study also suggests that more than one third of people affected had developed hay fever symptoms for the first time in the last five years.

Bupa GP, Dr Samantha Wild, shares six simple tips for easing the symptoms of hay fever this summer.

24/04/2024

Menopause is a natural stage of life. But having an early menopause means your fertility will decrease earlier than expected. We talk about some key things you need to know about early menopause and fertility and what fertility treatment options there are.

Dr Samantha Wild, Bupa GP, explains the key things you need to know about early menopause and fertility.

19/04/2024

April marks Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

Many of us struggle with bowel issues. Whether it’s constipation, diarrhoea or discomfort, bowel problems can affect your quality of life. But there is lots you can do to improve your bowel health, which is especially important as you get older.

Looking to improve your bowel health as you get older? Here, Bupa dietitian Dawn Wilson shares her top tips.

11/04/2024

New research from Bupa Health Clinics has found that three quarters (75%) of women who menstruate suffer from painful, heavy or irregular periods, with a significant 84% of those stating it has a negative impact on their life.

Bupa's Period Plan offers a personalised care plan for heavy, painful or irregular periods for those 18 and over. To find out more visit: https://www.bupa.co.uk/health/payg/period-plan

01/04/2024

April marks National Stress Awareness Month.

Stress can impact us all. It’s how we feel and respond when life puts us under a lot of pressure. In this video we offer 10 practical tips to help you manage and reduce the symptoms of stress.

Specialist Nurse Advisor, Fatmata Kamara, suggests 10 effective ways to deal with stress. Visit trusted health information from Bupa UK to find out more.

22/03/2024

Have you ever felt embarrassment when visiting the doctor? You're not alone. In fact, many people feel uneasy about discussing their health concerns or undergoing certain medical procedures. But remember that doctors have seen it all and there’s no need for you to feel embarrassed.

Dr Naveen Puri, Bupa GP, talks about why you don’t need to feel embarrassed when going to the doctor for health concerns and gives tips on how to be more comfortable to talk to a doctor.

15/03/2024

Health is about progress, not perfection. Start your year informed by investing in the most important thing you have - your health.

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29/02/2024

Maybe you find it harder to work out during the winter months. Well, you’re not alone. Losing motivation to exercise is common, but easily solved. We offer some tips to help you get moving again.

Health adviser, Charlie Dean, gives his top tips for getting back your workout motivation.

15/02/2024

Your metabolic health relates to how your body processes things like fats and sugar. It’s based on several different factors, which together affect your risk of disease. Here we explain why metabolic health is important, and what you can do to improve it.

Bupa Health Advisor, Charlie Dean, explains why metabolic health is important, and what you can do to improve it.

06/02/2024

Cancer can develop at any age, but it is more common in older people. More than half of all cancers are diagnosed in people older than 50.

Understand different cancers and get support if you or someone close has a diagnosis.

Get help understanding cancers. Plus, support if you or someone close has a diagnosis, or if you want advice about a symptom.

30/01/2024

Being aware of potential cancer symptoms and attending screening appointments can save your life. Find out about simple checks you can do at home and what cancer screening programmes are available here in the UK.

Learn to spot the signs of cancer. This Bupa animation shows some simple checks you can do at home and explains what cancer screening programmes are available in the UK.

26/01/2024

Cervical cancer is most common between the ages of 30 and 45. So, for this years Cervical Cancer Awareness week, we discuss the main causes of cervical cancer and suggest some ways you can reduce your risk.

Dr David Baines, Bupa Lead Physician, discusses the main causes and risk factors of cervical cancer, and ways you can reduce your risk.

25/01/2024

Don’t let upfront costs get in the way of taking care of your health. With our payment options, you can spread the cost of a health assessment with a flexible payment plan.

https://www.bupa.co.uk/health/health-assessments

23/01/2024

Bupa’s earwax removal service is a safe and effective way to remove excessive earwax.
£55 for both ears with no hidden surprises.

If we find no wax, you won't get charged.
https://www.bupa.co.uk/health/payg/gp-services/earwax-removal

09/01/2024

Your body mass index (BMI) can be used to assess whether you’re a healthy weight. If you have a high BMI, you may be at increased risk of certain health conditions. Your BMI alone cannot diagnose your risk of disease, but it can be used by a healthcare professional to help assess that risk.

To calculate your BMI, you’ll need to know your weight and your height. If you know these, you can try our BMI calculator to calculate your BMI.

Calculate your body mass index (BMI) with Bupa’s BMI calculator. Work out if you’re a healthy weight and get the right advice to reach your ideal weight.

19/11/2023

November 19th marks International Men's Day. Do-it-yourself or ‘DIY’ health checks are checks that can be done by yourself, at home. They’re not meant to replace advice from a doctor or other health professionals. But they are a good way to spot problems early, before they become too serious. Click below to find out some key health checks that you can encourage the men in your life to do from the comfort of their own home.

Dr James Stevenson from Bupa, discusses DIY health checks men can do at home.

10/11/2023

Feelings of being excluded from society can impact many of the over 200,000 people living with stomas in the UK. Ignorance and a lack of suitable facilities create barriers that can stop them doing many of the things most of us take for granted. For day we joined Colostomy UK to campaign to Smash Social Exclusion for people living with stomas.

Find out more at https://www.colostomyuk.org/campaigns/smash-social-exclusion-stoma-aware-day-2023/

06/11/2023

Bupa’s earwax removal service is a safe and effective way to remove excessive earwax.
£55 for both ears & if there’s no wax, you won’t get charged.

https://www.bupa.co.uk/health/payg/gp-services/earwax-removal

31/10/2023

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bupa is working with Breast Cancer Now to help raise awareness to the signs and symptoms of both primary and secondary breast cancer. Bupa is proud to dedicate this post to Patricia Swannell, the Aunt of Laura Bradford, who wrote the poem. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, Patricia's subsequent secondary breast cancer took years to diagnose. As a result, and driven by a selfless passion and determination to make a difference to those who come after her, Patricia Swannell devoted the last precious year of her life to driving change for people affected by secondary breast cancer. With special thanks also to Jo Knight, recent star of our TV advert and breast cancer survivor, for voicing the important messages in the poem.

Bupa is proud to dedicate this to Patricia Swannell, whose niece, Laura Bradford, wrote the poem on which the video above is based.Diagnosed with breast canc...

27/10/2023

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are working with Breast Cancer Now to make people aware of the signs and symptoms of secondary breast cancer. Most breast cancers don’t come back after treatment, but sometimes it can return, so it’s important for you to know what signs and symptoms to look out for. Head over to Breast Cancer Now for more support.

https://breastcancernow.org/information-support/signs-symptoms-secondary-breast-cancer

10/10/2023

October 10th marks World Mental Health Day. We know that young people experience lots of physical and mental changes as they grow. The experiences they have during this time of development can also impact their future mental health and emotional skills.

Helping your child express how they feel can help them feel supported and can help you learn about any problems they’re experiencing sooner.

Here, we offer a fun activity you can do with young people to help start healthy conversations about their emotions and mental health.

These Chatter Box Cards are designed to help you and your child have healthy conversations about mental wellbeing.