Bupa launches at-home cardiac check service

Bupa UK Insurance has launched a new rapid cardiac assessment service to all its insured customers. 

The service has been introduced amid growing concern from cardiologists that thousands of people may be putting themselves at greater risk of long-term heart damage having delayed seeking medical help during the pandemic. 

At the height of the lockdown, the insurer reports it saw a 60% drop in customer requests for an initial consultation with a cardiologist compared to the same period last year.