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HealthScreen UK Cancer has become one of the most important health issues any HR Director has to face. To help you ght it in the workplace we have established six innovative cancer checks which together cover 85% of all cancer incidence. These screening services are not available through the NHS, which in most cases only has the resources to investigate after symptoms become evident. With the support and endorsement of six leading cancer experts (one for each cancer area) HealthScreen UK is the leading provider of awareness resources and early detection services for the six most widespread cancers. We have identified in excess of 100 previously undetected cancers and work with all major insurance companies, which means we understand how best to look after your employees. This is a multiple award-winning service – and a major employee benefit that can also save lives. What we do Raising awareness Lives can be saved simply by making people aware of the risks and symptoms. We can offer presentations, dedicated websites, national or international campaigns and many other innovative interactive solutions to ensure that your colleagues are aware of signs and symptoms of common cancers. Early detection Cancer is increasing with speed of an epidemic: in the UK one in three people now get cancer of one type in their lifetime, and cancer charity Macmillan estimates this will rise to almost one in two by 2020. If these are not identified early, the mortality rate will also continue to rise – but together we can take positive action to increase early detection of cancers. Key facts There are over 200 cancers, but six simple checks cover 85% of all incidence • The number of cancer claims is low (<2%) but accounts for an estimated 20%+ • of corporate customers’ healthcare costs 331,000 people in the UK are diagnosed every year – 910 every day • From 2020 onwards 47% of all Britons will get cancer over a lifetime • More than 13,000 cancers a year are occupational (work-related) • Shift work can increase risk of certain cancers by up to 50% • checks will cover 85% of all incidence 331,0000 people diagnosed with cancer - 910 every day From 2020 of all Britons will get cancer in their life time >13,000 cancers are occupational cancer (work-related) 47% Occupational cancer – the overview
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HealthScreen UK
Cancer has become one of the most important health issues any HR Directorhas to face. To help you !ght it in the workplace we have established sixinnovative cancer checks which together cover 85% of all cancer incidence.These screening services are not available through the NHS, which in mostcases only has the resources to investigate after symptoms become evident.
With the support and endorsement of six leading cancer experts (one for each cancerarea) HealthScreen UK is the leading provider of awareness resources and earlydetection services for the six most widespread cancers. We have identified in excess of100 previously undetected cancers and work with all major insurance companies,which means we understand how best to look after your employees.
This is a multiple award-winning service – and a major employee benefit that can alsosave lives.
What we doRaising awarenessLives can be saved simply by making people aware of the risks and symptoms. We cano!er presentations, dedicated websites, national or international campaigns andmany other innovative interactive solutions to ensure that your colleagues are awareof signs and symptoms of common cancers.
Early detectionCancer is increasing with speed of an epidemic: in the UK one in three people nowget cancer of one type in their lifetime, and cancer charity Macmillan estimates thiswill rise to almost one in two by 2020. If these are not identified early, the mortalityrate will also continue to rise – but together we can take positive action to increaseearly detection of cancers.
Key factsThere are over 200 cancers, but six simple checks cover 85% of all incidence•The number of cancer claims is low (<2%) but accounts for an estimated 20%+•of corporate customers’ healthcare costs331,000 people in the UK are diagnosed every year – 910 every day•From 2020 onwards 47% of all Britons will get cancer over a lifetime•More than 13,000 cancers a year are occupational (work-related)•Shift work can increase risk of certain cancers by up to 50%•
checks will cover
85%of all incidence
331,0000people diagnosedwith cancer - 910every day
From 2020
of all Britons will getcancer in their life time
>13,000cancers areoccupationalcancer(work-related)
47%
Occupational cancer– the overview
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BreastCheckA personalised breast screeningprogramme comprising an online riskassessment, consultation with a breastspecialist nurse and tuition in breastawareness and self-examination. Suitablefor men and women aged 18+
LungCheckA unique blood test (EarlyCDT® - Lung)which is more accurate than CTscanning alone and seven times morelikely to correctly identify lung cancer.Suitable for men and women aged 40+
ProstateCheckA blood test which will give uniquefeedback on 4 biomarkers includingPSA (reducing the risk of unnecessarybiopsy by up to 50%) and not currentlyavailable at any other prostate cancerscreening clinic in the UK. Suitable formen aged 40+
SkinCheckA personalised skin screeningprogramme comprising an online riskassessment, consultation with a skinspecialist nurse including full body skinexamination and education in earlydetection and skin protection. Suitablefor men and women aged 18+
BowelCheckA unique and simple test designed todetect the presence of Faecal OccultBlood (FOB) in stool specimens, carriedout in the privacy of the home. Suitablefor men and women aged 45+
GynaeCheckA comfortable and unique test carriedout in the privacy of the home. Serviceis designed to detect HPV which isresponsible for 99%+ of all cervicalcancers. Suitable for women aged 20+
HealthScreen UK
What we o!erEarly cancer detection services
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Testimonials
“The consultant said it would have eventuallyformed into a lump, and it could have been a fewyears before it was found, during which time itcould have spread to other parts of my body. Iwas in shock as this was so unexpected. I couldn’ttake it in.
“I feel so very lucky that my cancer wasdiagnosed very early on, and I dread to thinkwhat could have happened if I had not had theBreastHealth UK screening at work whichresulted in me having the biopsy, it could soeasily have gone undiagnosed for a lot longer.”
Marisa, who lives in Newcastle, had alumpectomy on 1st December – less than twomonths after her BreastHealth UK check -followed by three weeks of radiotherapy. She hada lymph node removed too, and was relieved tolearn that the cancer had not spread there too.
A biopsy of Marisa’s right breast also showedearly signs of cancer in situ, which herConsultant will carefully be monitoring for signsthat the cancer does not develop further.
“I feel !ne now and am back at work full time as apersonal assistant. I really urge women to takeadvantage of cancer screening on o!er in theworkplace because, like me, they may feel totally"ne, but be unaware that their health could
seriously be at risk. I feel fortunate in havingemployers who take the health and wellbeing oftheir sta! seriously and provide cancer screeningdetection for us.
“It has been an horrendous year for me, I stillthink about it every day, but I count my blessingsand am so thankful that I had the breast cancerscreening check and that the cancer wasdiagnosed early on.
“I strongly urge other women to do so as well,and to take advantage of cancer awarenessprogrammes o"ered in the workplace showingwomen how they should correctly examinethemselves and be aware of warning signs forthis terrible disease.”
Professor Gordon Wishart, Clinical Director,BreastHealth UK commented: “This is not anatypical event, as mammography is less sensitivein younger women or women with denser breasttissue. For this reason BreastHealth UK onlyadvocates mammography in women under 50 ifthey have an increased risk of breast canceraccording to an internationally validated riskassessment test.”
“In Marisa’s case it was the expert treatment of ahighly trained and experienced breast carespecialist which identi"ed the abnormality. Not
only was the abnormality discovered without theuse of mammography, but Marisa and all otherclients also received training in breast awarenessand self examination placing them in the "rstline of defence against breast cancer.”
“Companies like HP should be applauded forsupporting Department of Health initiatives todetect cancers early and save lives by earlyintervention. We hope that in future morecompanies will support early detectionprogrammes for cancer and o!er BreastCheckand other health checks to their sta!.”
MarisaEmployeeHewlett-Packard
Over 1,000 HealthScreen UK clients have taken the time to provide their feedback with 93% rating their experience as excellent or verygood. On this page, you will comments from clients who have used our screening services and wanted to share their experience. If youwould like us to publish your own feedback, please contact us. You can remain anonymous if you prefer.
HealthScreen UK
“Following a presentation by HealthScreen UK, Iwas invited to a complimentary SkinCheck attheir London location. After having been givenan appointment, I arrived at the Baker Streetclinic and was met by Rebecca Douglas who wasvery professional and explained what she wasgoing to do in great detail. A week later I receiveda call, email and letter with the results and arecommendation. Overall a great service and Ihighly recommend the service.”Regina McEvoyUK Bene!ts & Welfare ManagerThomson Reuters
“It was a pleasure working with you and yourteam; a team who care about what they do andwork so hard to make everything work as well asit does. I look forward to working with youagain.”Nigel FreestoneCampaign Site AmbassadorHewlett-Packard
“The check-up takes about 20 minutes. It iscon"dential and has been very well received. Ihave had positive comments and sta! have felt itvery worthwile.”Sarah McKenzieHR DirectorMcGraw Hill Publishing
““I was very impressed with the professionalismand personal treatment I received when visitingthe clinic at 55 Baker Street. I have to admit I wasslightly nervous but Rebecca quickly put me atease. Afterwards the results arrived very quicklyand I was just relieved I hadn’t put my SkinChecko! any longer.”Lynn JonesHuman Resources DirectorExecutive O"ces Group
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Total focus on cancerWe only work on awareness andearly detection of cancer. Thisfocus allows us to be experts atwhat we do.
A#ordableOur services represent excellentvalue: all six services range fromjust £4 per month to £10 permonth for an average tax payer.
AvailableOur services are available on-site(minimising inconvenience forsta! ) or in one of our 80 clinicsnationwide.
AwardsIn 2013 our services wonEmployee Benefits’ Healthcare andWellness award, and in 2014Business in the Community madeus a Big Tick winner and said'Highly Recommended'.
TestedHaving run some of the largestawareness and early detection ofcancer campaigns our systemsand services are tried and tested.
Certi!cationWe have been certified by theCare Quality Commission (CQC)
InternationalOur services have been o!ered allover the UK, Ireland, USA,Scandinavia and Italy.
Fully endorsedAll our services are established,supervised and audited by leadingnational cancer experts.
Contact Troels Jordansen Managing Director
HealthScreen UK 1 The Mill Copley Hill Business Park Cambridge Road Cambridge CB22 3GN
0845 450 [email protected]
Why are we so special
HealthScreen UK
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