Eduhealth Essentials from Bupa is a private health cover scheme uniquely costed and designed for those working in the education sector and their families. It aims to give you peace of mind that you will be able to access private medical treatment when you need it.

Bupa has over three million members in the UK enjoying cover for prompt access to medical treatment when they need it and with a quick and easy claims process.

The Eduhealth Essentials scheme has been designed to cover you for the cost of care for all eligible treatment from Bupa recognised hospitals and providers.

It allows you and your family to choose where and when you want to be treated and even more importantly, by whom.

Eduhealth is totally portable. So whether you change school or retire, as long as you keep paying your premiums you will continue to enjoy the benefits of Eduhealth‘s discounted cover.

Working in the education sector is stressful and demanding enough without additional worries regarding your health. You can be treated at a centre of excellence at the time and place of your choosing, avoiding the additional stress and worry of waiting for treatment or an operation.

We're here to help you stay healthy.

Reasons to take out Bupa cover:

	If you are diagnosed with cancer Bupa’s ethos is simple, Bupa give members cover and support at every stage of their treatment, provide access to specialist cancer nurses, treatment at their unique network of specialist cancer centres, breakthrough cancer drugs and even care at home - all to give you the best possible chance for recovery.
	With breast cancer being the most common cancer in the UK, it’s reassuring to know that Bupa is the first and only insurer to develop a network of approved breast cancer units where members are cared for by specialist teams.
	Bupa members can benefit from breakthrough drugs and treatments before they are widely available anywhere else.
	Bupa members can be sure of a clean private hospital room. With hospital cleanliness cited as the top reason to have private health cover, Bupa offers invaluable peace of mind by giving you access to a clean private hospital room. Leading to a more comfortable and relaxed stay. Evidence shows that patients going into hospital for planned procedures have a lower risk of hospital acquired infections like MRSA when hospitals have appropriate infection control methods, including the use of single rooms.
	If your cover is for your child Bupa will happily pay for a parent to stay with their hospitalised child under the age of 12, even if the parent is not a Bupa member.
	Unlike other providers, Bupa is a ‘not for profit’ organisation and re-invests any surpluses into health and care for your benefit.
	Bupa Healthline. As a Bupa member you have exclusive access to Bupa's specially trained nursing team who are always at the end of the phone to help. You can ask Bupa about anything to do with your health in complete confidence, and they will point you in the right direction; from which jabs you need for holidays to what is involved in the treatment your GP or consultant has prescribed.

This information is intended to give you details about cover available to new and existing members of Eduhealth Essentials, however if you have any questions on joining or transferring to this scheme please call the Eduhealth dedicated helpline on 0845 226 9938. Lines are open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, or visit www.eduhealth.co.uk