· Cervical cancer on Thursday 24 January, 11 – 1 pm
· Fitness and nutrition on Thursday 24 January, 1 – 3 pm
· Heart health on Wednesday 30 January, 1 – 3 pm
· Pregnancy and caring for your children on Thursday 31 January, 1 – 3 pm
If you have any questions for the experts simply join them on the day or alternatively you can leave your query in the comments below and we will pass it on!
CERVICAL CANCER…and why you need to be aware…
Cervical cancer is the 12th most common cancer in women and one of the few cancers that can be largely prevented with regular screening. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month our AXA PPP healthcare expert Justin Clark, Consultant Gynaecologist from the British Medical Institute, is available online to answer questions and concerns about the disease, treatment, diagnosis or prevention so this chat is well worth a visit!
Join in! If you have a question, or just even want to share your experiences of cervical cancer, please join in here from 11am – 1pm on Thursday 24 January to get a live answer from our expert Justin.
FITNESS AND NUTRITION…but how should you start? Ask the experts…
Improving diet and fitness are common goals for the New Year, but how can you make sure you achieve them? AXA PPP healthcare expert David Williams is an expert in sports and exercise and is employed by AXA PPP healthcare to do the wellbeing assessments for their clients – so he knows his stuff! He is also a talented footballer who played semi-professional football until he had to give up due to injury – he now coaches.
Join in! David will be available here from 1-3pm on Thursday 24 January to answer all your fitness and nutrition questions live, whether you’re looking to start being more active or are already doing a sport but want more information then ask David anything.
A HEALTHY HEART…what you need to know
More than 300,000 people suffer from heart attacks and over 100,000 have strokes each year in the UK so heart health is becoming a common health problem. However there is lots we can all do to maintain a healthy heart and manage any existing heart conditions. Sarah Evans will be hosting this chat and is available to advise you on the best steps to take as well as answer any questions you may have. Sarah is the Learn Nurse Case Manager for the AXA PPP Clinical Centre and is part of the Dedicated Nurse service for patients. Access to the Dedicated Nurses is 24/7 by phone providing support to members and their families.
Join in! Ask Sarah your heart related health questions and have them answered live here from 1-3pm on Wednesday 30 January.
PREGNANCY AND CARING FOR YOUR CHILDREN…put your mind at rest
Having children is a worry, especially where their health is concerned. Put any questions you may have to the Health at Hand nurses who will once again be available to answer your questions on your children’s health and wellbeing during pregnancy. Jackie Hall, the Health at Hand Team Manager, will be available to offer her expertise during the live chat.
Health at Hand is an exclusive 24/7 service for members, offering direct telephone access to expert information and peace of mind. These medical professionals are always available to answer personal questions, provide the latest information on treatments and research or even just be there for patients and family members who need someone to talk to.
Join in! Whether you have concerns over your child’s health or your own if you’re pregnant, Jackie will answer all your concerns here, live in our online chat from 1-3pm Thursday 31 January.
Can’t make the live chats?
If you won’t be able to attend our live chats, you can still have your questions answered by our experts! Just leave your questions in the comments below, or get in touch through Facebook or Twitter, and we’ll get back to you with a response from our experts a few days after our online clinic ends.
All questions left will be entered into a free draw to win one of two pamper packs from The Sanctuary (both worth £75) so don’t delay in entering with your question!
UPDATE: As these chats have now taken place you can get all the answers to your questions on the AXA PPP healthcare site. Question topics were on Cervical Cancer,Pregnancy and your child’s health, Heart health and Fitness & Nutrition.
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