Rise in demand for everyday protection

MetLife UK report

Cameron Roberts
clock • 2 min read

Everyday accidents and demand for appropriate protection are on the rise, according to a new report from provider, MetLife UK.

The Everyday Risk Report showed that 10% of hospital visits were due to accidents and 76% of these accidents required further treatment. This highlighted the strain put upon the NHS, according to the employee benefits and protection provider. This strain manifested in a rise in A&E attendances over the last decade, major A&E departments saw a 14% rise in visits (up 5,800 per day) and minor departments' attendances shot up by 36% (an additional 7,300 per day). The report also spoke to advisers, 29% of which said that their clients are conscious about protecting their everyday lives, 34...

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