Don't delay call your GP adviceline

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Hi there, Nearly 40% of Britons would delay going to a GP with cancer symptoms because they would be worried about wasting the doctor's time, a Cancer Research UK survey suggests.1 People are being urged to consider using a privately run GP Advice Line following this news even though the government have announced plans to cut down waiting times for cancer patients . HSF health plan GP Advice Line provides 24-hour seven-day-a-week unlimited access to a team of qualified, practicing GPs. New research into the service shows that using it could cut the need for doctors visits by more than two thirds . A staggering 70 per cent of consultations resulted in the caller being given an effective diagnosis and clear course of action without referral to another medical professional. As well as the 24-hour GP Advice Line, HSF health plan also offers a Stress Counselling Line, which is staffed by nurse counsellors, 365 days a year, and a Legal Advice Line. HSF health plans with a GP advice line start from as little as £6 per month. As well as covering the individual, it also covers their partner and any children under 18, at no extra cost An HSF health plan also provides cash back on dental and optical visits, practitioner treatments – like physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture – hospital costs, personal accidents, home care help and much more. For more information visit www.hsf.eu.com or call 020 7928 6662. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like further information, expert comment or images. Kind regards, Johnny Steyn CCD Healthcare PR 020 7434 4100