At Bupa, we are redefining healthcare for the age we live in today.
A healthcare that is more progressive, in-tune and different for all who benefit from it.
A healthcare that is as much about mental health as physical.
#ThisIsHealth
@wisepoyet
Hi Ian. Thanks for getting in touch. You remain covered following the COVID vaccine, although our policies don't cover for adverse reactions to the vaccine. Many thanks, BC
We are proud to launch our latest campaign,
#IsItNormal
Here at Bupa, we want to get people talking about
#MentalHealth
and help our customers, people and wider community get the necessary support they need.
Take a look at our hub here:
Introducing our new campaign
#BackToNormal
.
We want to get people talking about
#MentalHealth
and aim to normalise seeking advice and support if you are struggling.
Keep an eye out for our new advert on your TV screens and visit our mental health hub:
Just announced. We've been ranked top five in the annual
#LinkedInTopCompanies
list of where UK professionals want to work – and stick around once they’re in! We couldn't be more proud. Thanks for the recognition
@LinkedInUK
#BeYouAtBupa
We’re delighted to support
@YouthSportTrust
National School Sport Week at Home to celebrate the impact of sport on young people’s wellbeing. We may be apart, but sport has the power to bring us together 👉
#NSSWtogether
We're proud to announce that we are the Official Healthcare Partner to
@ParalympicsGB
. By bringing our two organisations and shared values together, we can shift perceptions of disability and inspire a new generation to believe that anything is possible.
#BupaXParalympicsGB
Hats off to Humphrey! Proving you're never too old to try something new, one of our care home residents has had his first book published at the grand age of 97. Read more from the
@DailyMirror
:
The birth of
@FatherFitness
' son and several life changes opened his eyes to the areas in his life he needed to improve. Watch his story here as part of our
#EverydayMoments
campaign and share what you're most grateful for thanks to good health
“He’s kind, charming and has lovely smile” – not bad feedback
@mrmichaelball
! At 86 Pat has long been a fan, so our care home colleagues pulled out the stops to arrange a meet and greet. Thanks again Michael - Pat’s still smiling! Read full story:
To quote poet, Tony Walsh, ‘This is a place where we stand strong together, with a smile on our face, Mancunians forever’.
Today we remember the lives lost and affected by the Manchester Arena attack one year ago.
#WeAreManchester
We’ve teamed up with international rugby star
@Matthew_Rees_2
to kick testicular cancer into touch for the
@RugbyWorldCup
#RWC2019
Too many men don’t look out for the symptoms, and we need to change that. Here’s how to
#CheckYourTackle
like a pro.
Copper Beech Care Home is participating in
@SussexWildlife
Random Act of Wildness doing our bit in our garden. We’ve built a bee hotel and a beautiful duck has built her nest and is looking after her eggs
#30DaysWild
#365DaysWild
We've signed up to the
@MHFAEngland
campaign calling on the Government to amend the health and safety regulations so that workplaces are required to make provisions for mental as well as physical first aid. Read more in
@CityAM
#MentalHealth
#FirstAid
We're delighted to announce the launch of a brand new, exciting partnership with
@BupaFoundation
! 🙌
This partnership will aim to help families in Salford live longer, healthier and happier lives, through a bespoke health improvement course!
Read more 👉
February is Raynaud’s Awareness Month. In our latest guest post, Professor Chris Denton, from
@WeareSRUK
, explains what Raynaud’s phenomenon is, what causes it, and what it’s like to live with and manage the condition:
#KnowRaynauds
#RaynaudsAwarenessMonth
@jengleruk
Hi Jonathan. Bupa Health Insurance policies don’t cover any vaccinations or their side effects. In the rare event a Bupa customer has a severe reaction to any vaccine, they should seek emergency medical attention. Many thanks, Brian
We’re proud to have joined more than 200,000 people and over 50 industry leaders in calling for a change to protect mental health at work
#WheresYoureHeadAt
#WheresYourHeadAt
is now being debated
@HouseofCommons
. You can watch live here: . A change in the law would be a step towards achieving real equality between physical and mental health.
Fantastic to see our CEO David Hynam has ranked second in the
@EMpoweriB
@YahooFinanceUK
Ethnic Minority Advocate list.
David made the list for championing a more diverse and inclusive business environment for everyone.
#EMRoleModels19
Take a look:
Are you doing
#Stoptober
? If you’ve replaced cigarettes for vaping in an attempt to quit for good, you might be wondering if e-cigarettes are safe. Bupa’s Dr Elizabeth Rogers explores. 👇
A few years ago double world champion cyclist
@BecksJames
developed a serious knee injury which meant she was out of action for nearly 18 months. Her time off meant that she now appreciates her
#EverydayMoments
much more. Read her full story here:
Check out our
#EverydayMoments
interview with adventurer and eco-warrior
@LizzieOutside
as she talks about how beating cancer made her grateful for the little things in life
We're delighted to win Best Private Medical Insurance at the
@Cover_Mag
Customer Care Awards. We’re committed to providing customers with fast access to high quality healthcare and treatment, and it’s great see everyone’s hard work recognised.
"It’s OK to talk, it’s OK to expect different reactions and it’s OK for people to not understand what you are going through" - Georgina Barker, Manager at Bupa Bristol Health Clinic.
#WMHD2018
#MentalHealth
#PostnatalDepression
Congrats to everyone at our Tenterden House care home in St Albans. It’s been rated Outstanding, putting it in the top 2% of homes in the country - we think that calls for a celebration!
After surviving
#cancer
@LizzieOutside
continues on her road to recovery. Read her story here and how a physio appointment at the Bupa Chancery Lane Health Centre has helped her along the way
Congratulations to
@BupaUK
who have won the Diversity and Inclusion Excellence award in this year’s
#ITAwards
! The judges said it was “good to see mental health, which is such an important issue, being made a priority”.
Our new research shows that people in the UK are suffering from
#MentalHealth
symptoms 300 days a year, but many delay seeking help as they’re not sure what’s ‘normal’.
If you’re wondering
#IsitNormal
we’ve created a new hub for guidance and support:
Today is
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
. You might be struggling to know how to help someone who is having suicidal thoughts. Steve, a listening volunteer at
@samaritans
, provides advice in our latest blog post on how to help someone in need.
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve partnered with
@tommys
on their Pregnancy and Parenting at Work programme to provide our people with support and resources on pregnancy, parenting and any complications or loss.
Testicular cancer affects more than 2,000 men each year, but 1 in 3 men are unsure what to look for when checking themselves for the disease.
Together with
@Matthew_Rees_2
we're urging men to
#CheckYourTackle
👉
A lot has been done to help break down the stigma attached to
#MentalHealth
Watch David Hynam, CEO of Bupa Global & UK, and Paul Farmer, CEO of
@MindCharity
, discuss what else needs to happen.
#ChildrensMentalHealth
Too busy for a health check? Do it while you’re getting your groceries. Sorted! Today we’re announcing a partnership with
@waitrose
which will see a range of Bupa health assessments available in 17 stores. Read more:
Love is in the air! This Valentine's Day we caught up with Barbara & Barry from our Ardenlea Grove care home. You can see their story - and their tips for a long, happy relationship - here:
Congratulations to our CEO David Hynam on making the
#AgentsOfChange
power list for a second consecutive year.
David was nominated for championing strong female talent and promoting an inclusive working culture.
@MT_editorial
@WomenEqualities
@SkyUK
Everyone’s different. In fact, there are over 7 billion versions of ‘normal’ on this planet. Whatever’s on your mind, it’s normal to us and we can help. Get support and advice about
#MentalHealth
issues here:
We know you may have questions about COVID-19 and what we are doing to support our customers, patients, residents and their families. For all information and updates please visit
Great to see our story on
@BBCBreakfast
about the number of Brits taking up a healthy lifestyle challenge when they hit a milestone birthday. You can read more about the research here
Two colleagues, Charito Romano, Staff Nurse and Andrew Rowe, Senior Activities Co-ordinator from Arbrook House Care Home in Esher, Surrey, have been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM), in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List 2021.
Shorter waiting times for appointments and results would encourage a third of women to get help for a breast cancer concern, which is why Bupa UK has partnered with
@HCAHospitalsUK
for fast access to diagnosis and treatment
The residents at Maypole Care Home got creative recently when they took part in a flower arranging activity. The colourful bouquets have been placed around the home for all to enjoy 💐☀️