In a move that may significantly impact the healthcare system in Tamil Nadu, the cooperative department of the AIDMK govt has started a new insurance scheme that would primarily meet the medical needs of the poor people in the southern state. Under the scheme, medical facilities of a high standard would be delivered to the needy, said cooperative minister S K Raju in Madurai. About 100 identity cards have been distributed under the new scheme and 4 persons in each family would be able to avail ...

In early December 2011 the première of an exciting new documentary film ‘Ahead of its Time’ took place. This film showcases the history of Benenden Healthcare Society, a UK based ICMIF member. ‘Ahead of its Time’ takes a look at the origins of the Society. It was produced by independent filmmakers, Trafalgar Productions. This is a gripping documentary which reveals the story behind Charles Garland’s first historic steps towards founding what was to become Benenden ...

Benenden Healthcare Society is a ‘not for profit’ friendly society and a UK member of ICMIF. The society is a mutual organisation and aims to provide members with first class medical assistance whenever they need it. The Society produces and distributes a magazine for their members four times a year. This magazine is benhealth and is now ranked within the Top 30 of the most widely distributed magazines in the UK. Benhealth sits at number 28 in the list, as certified by the UK Audit ...