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7NEWS
23-04-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
Aussie families' best-kept secret to saving thousands of dollars per year: Exclusive Holiday Getaways
With the rising cost of living, Aussies are being forced to be smarter with their money, hitting pause on certain luxuries, including family holidays. But hundreds of savvy shoppers are seeking out a money saving 'hack' that can save them up to $6000 a year (that's a holiday in itself). Exclusive Holiday Getaways (EHG) is a membership-based travel club, rewarding Aussies with exclusive daily discounts to over 12,000 top retailers like Woolworths, JB Hifi, Myer, Priceline, enabling them to bank their hard-earned cash. So whether you're doing your weekly grocery shop or booking a last-minute Uber, you could save hundreds of dollars doing every day tasks. But wait, there's more. 20 per cent off all member fees are donated directly to a charity, and members are automatically entered into a weekly draw for the chance to win a once in a lifetime holiday. Whether you're dreaming of walking the streets of Paris or lounging on the sand in the Maldives, you could set off on your next adventure, for FREE. No cancellation fees or lock in contracts, you can kickstart your money-saving 'hack' for as little as $25 a month. Huge savings up for grabs Shoppers can choose between four different membership levels, giving them a variety of entries to win a free holiday, plus access to daily discounts across top retailers. Thanks to EHG membership rewards, families can save an incredible $6,000 a year with daily discounts across food and drink, fuel and power, transport, clothing, alcohol and recreation. These kind of savings are life-changing for shoppers across the country. For a couple with teens, you could save a whopping $6,002.88. Or if you're a couple with young kids, there's $4,707.47 worth of savings up for grabs. Score a free holiday Plus, EHG members are automatically entered into a draw to win an unforgetable overseas trip to a variety of holiday destinations across the globe. Take a look at the holidays currently up for grabs: - Luxurious beachfront getaway in Thailand, valued at $16,290. - Enchanting escape to Rome, valued at $45,464. - Trip to paradise in Hawaii, valued at $16,394 - Ski trip to Japan, valued at $32,911 Become a member You can sign up for membership on a monthly basis, or switch to a yearly fee to save an extra 10 per cent off. With no lock in contract or cancellation fee, you can manage your membership with piece of mind. Keep in mind, the more entries you have access to with your membership, the higher the chance of winning your very own FREE holiday. Gold: $25 per month, 2 entries and 3,038 discounts. Diamond: $50 per month, 8 entries and 3,610 discounts. Superior: $75 per month, 15 entries and 12,248 discounts. Ultimate: $100 per month, 25 entries and 12,344 discounts. Pick a charity of your choice 20 per cent of each member fee is donated to a leading charity, and you're in control of which charity receives the donation. EHG's charity partners included Beyond Blue, Ronald McDonald House Charities, StarlightFoundation, LeukaemiaFoundation, Vision Australia, Meals on Wheels, WWF, Fight MND and Big Brother Big Sister. 'At EHG, we believe it's all about escaping your everyday, giving back and leaving a legacy ofgenerosity that touches lives Australia-wide,' says EHG founder Bill Mantzis. 'Our goal is in the next 5 years is to donate $50million back to our charity ensure we provide over $2 billion in everyday savings and create unforgettable memory that will last a lifetime for our members.' Pretty incredible hey? Follow these five simple steps STEP 1: Register to become a member STEP 2: Choose your charity STEP 3: Choose your membership level STEP 4: Unlock the EHG rewards club
Forbes
21-03-2025
- Business
- Forbes
TheSkimm's Co-Founders Carly Zakin And Danielle Weisberg Open Up About ‘Humbling And Exhilarating' Acquisition—and What The Next Chapter Looks Like For The Brand
Danielle Weisberg (left) and Carly Zakin According to Carly Zakin, co-founder of theSkimm, when she and Danielle Weisberg started their company nearly 13 years ago, 'we never could have imagined that we'd be here today.' For Zakin and Weisberg, 'here' is selling theSkimm to Ziff Davis' Everyday Health Group (EHG), an acquisition announced March 19. While the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, theSkimm had raised a total funding of about $29 million from investors including Shonda Rhimas, Tyra Banks, Goldman Sachs and Google Ventures, according to Variety. Speaking to me via email on March 20, Weisberg says that the acquisition of the company—which was built from the ground up from the couch of the New York City apartment Zakin and Weisberg, both former producers at NBC, once shared—is an emotional moment. 'When we launched theSkimm, we decided to do something terrifying—completely upend our lives to quit our jobs and start a newsletter, with very little money,' Weisberg tells me. 'Starting and building a company is not for the faint of heart, but we bet on ourselves and each other. So, reflecting on our whole journey, joining forces with EHG is both humbling and exhilarating. We're proud of what we've built and eager for what's next.' Weisberg and Zakin at the 'Vanity Fair' Founders Fair. (Photo byfor ... [+] Vanity Fair) theSkimm has grown from its daily newsletter—launched in 2012—to include other newsletters, like Skimm Money, Skimm Your Life and Skimm Well; the brand also has a podcast imprint, including the Zakin and Weisberg co-hosted '9 to 5ish with theSkimm' and also the 'WellPlayed' sports podcast. As Substack newsletters continue to rise in popularity, theSkimm can boast it was founded a full five years before Substack launched in 2017. With its daily newsletter's distinct voice, theSkimm became the voice of the millennial generation, providing a 'skim' of the day's need-to-know news, with the extra 'm' added for a little extra oomph. Beyond being a media company, the team of Zakin and Weisberg—who are one of the rare business partnerships that have seemed to publicly eschew drama, deepening not just their partnership, but their friendship, too—consider themselves an audience company. That audience, which Variety reported is around 5 million millennial and Gen Z female readers, was on Zakin and Weisberg's minds when they made the decision to sell to EHG. 'Our primary goal has always been to serve our audience effectively, so whether or not our initial vision was to get us to this point, partnering with EHG aligns perfectly with our mission and offers immense growth opportunities that are going to serve our audience in even greater ways,' Zakin tells me. Zakin and Weisberg will stay with theSkimm, focusing on guiding the company's strategic direction and 'supercharging' growth, Zakin says. 'We'll be able to lean further into categories that our audience cares about most, like comprehensive health and wellness content,' she continues. 'We'll be offering more in-depth resources to our readers, while staying true to our mission.' Zakin and Weisberg. (Photo by Desiree Navarro/WireImage) And true to that distinct theSkimm voice that readers have come to regard as their early morning wakeup call for over a decade, Weisberg assures me. She adds that the EHG partnership will only serve to enhance the company's resources, 'allowing us to delve deeper into topics our audience cares about without altering our unique tone.' For its part, EHG said in a March 19 statement that theSkimm represented an opportunity to serve the fast-growing category of women's health and wellness. Nan Forte, EHG's executive vice president, said in a statement Wednesday that 'The creation of theSkimm marked a watershed moment in getting vital information to a highly engaged audience of female readers in an incredibly compelling format. We're excited to serve and further satiate the voracious appetite of theSkimm audience for trusted tips and insider information at this fast-growing intersection of women's wellness-based content, community and commerce.' theSkimm—which prides itself on being so deeply audience-first that it has its own brand ambassadors, called Skimmbassadors—still wants to grow, Weisberg tells me. 'We recognized that collaborating with a partner like EHG could amplify our impact,' she says, pointing to health and wellness as areas 'that our audience deeply values.' Weisberg. (Photo byfor Massachusetts Conference for Women 2019) Zakin points to the hard work of theSkimm team and 'our community's unwavering support' as what got the company here. (The company's team numbers about 75, with no current plans to reduce that number, according to Axios, which broke news of the sale yesterday.) Weisberg assures me that the '9 to 5ish' podcast is sticking around, and Zakin echoes that, despite the acquisition, 'theSkimm will remain theSkimm, identifying EHG's commitment to keeping theSkimm true to itself while simultaneously amplifying it as 'one of the main reasons were were attracted to partnering with EHG.' 'theSkimm will feel very much the same to our audience, but they can anticipate enriched content, particularly in health and wellness,' Zakin says. Zakin. (Photo byfor Pennsylvania Conference for Women 2019) According to Axios, EHG's president Dan Stone said that theSkimm's target demographic 'is a core audience for us.' EHG is the health content arm of Ziff Davis, which Axios identified as one of the largest publicly-traded digital media companies; the outlet also called EHG one of the largest health and wellness media publishers in the country. In addition to now theSkimm, EHG also is home to several popular pregnancy and maternity companies, like What to Expect and BabyCenter. theSkimm has dipped toes into several social issues over the years, including health and wellness content targeted at women and mothers specifically, zooming in on the childcare crisis in the U.S. and reproducing content from the federal website on reproductive rights after it went dark earlier this year. theSkimm also offers the Skimm Parenting newsletter among its portfolio of newsletters. As news broke of the sale, ever true to their commitment to their community first, Zakin and Weisberg took to Instagram to share a written message and a video announcing the 'significant milestone in theSkimm's journey,' they wrote. Speaking to their audience, they added, 'We are grateful for so many things. But nothing more than you—theSkimm's community who has supported us on this journey. We do not take your trust for granted.' 'Over the past decade plus, we have grown up—as people, as partners, and as businesswomen,' the message continued. 'And theSkimm has grown up, too.' Co-founders of theSkimm and Spirit of Achievement Award recipients Danielle Weisberg (L) and Carly ... [+] Zakin attend the Spirit of Achievement Luncheon in New York City. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Getty Images) Some may see it as the end of an era, but the company sees it as 'the next chapter and more of what you love,' they wrote on March 19. More access to need-to-know information. More of the brand's commitment to give women the ability to live smarter. More of what it's provided for nearly 13 years, but enhanced. Much has happened in Zakin and Weisberg's lives not just professionally but personally in 13 years. They're a long way from that tiny apartment and that couch. But at their core, they're still driven by the same mission, vision and values. I asked Weisberg what she'd tell her younger self, who, with a friend and a dream, changed media: 'We knew that starting and building our own business would take us to places we didn't expect,' she says. 'But looking back, we'd tell our younger selves to trust their instincts, embrace the journey's challenges, and know that their dedication will lead to incredible opportunities like this one.'
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
8 Things You Need to Know About the Feb 2025 BTO and SBF Launches
Singapore's public housing market just saw a major boost with the launch of 10,622 flats in the Feb 2025 BTO launch and SBF exercise. With a mix of Standard, Plus, and Prime flats spread across key locations, this launch offers exciting opportunities for homebuyers. Here's everything you need to know. If you're eager to move into your new home quickly, this round of BTO flats offers shorter waiting times: 8 in 10 BTO flats have waiting times of 4 years or less. The fastest project, Chencharu Vines and Chencharu Green in Yishun, has a waiting time of just 37 to 38 months (just over 3 years). Alternatively, 4 in 10 flats in the SBF exercise are already completed, allowing buyers to move in almost immediately. The February 2025 launch includes a mix of Standard, Plus, and Prime flats, catering to different needs and budgets: Classification BTO Project Location Standard Chencharu Green Yishun Chencharu Vines Yishun Woodlands North Verge Woodlands Plus Stirling Horizon Queenstown Prime Tanjong Rhu Parc Front Kallang/Whampoa Prime and Plus flats come with additional government subsidies to ensure affordability. However, they also come with longer Minimum Occupation Periods (MOP) of 10 years and subsidy recovery requirements upon resale (8% for Plus flats, 9% for Prime flats). With HDB's significant market discounts and the Enhanced CPF Housing Grant (EHG) of up to $120,000, first-time buyers can get their dream home at competitive prices. Here's a look at the starting prices after grants: Location Flat Type Price (After EHG) Comparable Resale Price Woodlands North Verge (Standard) 2-Room Flexi From $20,000 ~$368,000 - $408,000 3-Room From $170,000 ~$500,000 - $530,000 4-Room From $285,000 ~$615,000 - $728,000 Chencharu Green (Standard) 3-Room From $140,000 ~$470,000 - $515,000 4-Room From $236,000 ~$560,000 - $638,000 Stirling Horizon (Plus, Queenstown) 3-Room From $318,000 ~$600,000 - $720,000 Tanjong Rhu Parc Front (Prime, Kallang/Whampoa) 3-Room From $309,000 ~$760,000 - $838,000 Key takeaway: Even in mature estates like Queenstown and Kallang/Whampoa, prices are significantly lower than resale flats. This round also marks the largest SBF exercise ever, offering 5,590 balance flats spread islandwide. A significant 40% of these are already completed, making them a great option for those who need a home urgently. 2-Room Flexi (99-year lease): From $6,000 3-Room Flat: From $29,000 4-Room Flat: From $139,000 5-Room Flat: From $286,000 Singles will now have more opportunities to buy a 2-room Flexi flat with 2,759 units available in this round. Under the new classification framework, singles can apply for these flats across all project types, including Plus and Prime locations. To improve certainty for applicants, HDB is now: Shortlisting only 200% of the total flat supply (down from 300%), reducing the number of applicants left without a queue number. Enforcing stricter rules — applicants who do not book a flat after receiving a queue number will not be allowed to apply in future BTO/SBF exercises until their flat booking appointment has passed. This means more transparency and better chances for genuine buyers. Flat applications are open online via the HDB Flat Portal from 10 to 17 February 2025. Applicants must have a valid HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter before applying. If you miss out on this round, the next BTO launch will be in July 2025, offering about 5,400 flats across Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Clementi, Sembawang, Tampines, Toa Payoh, and Woodlands. Navigating the property market can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Ohmyhome makes property transactions seamless. As a one-stop property platform, we provide end-to-end services powered by our Super Agents, proprietary tech tools like HomerAI and MATCH, and data-driven insights to ensure you make the right move at the right time. Sell higher and faster: 73% of homes sold above market value, 97% within 90 days. AI-powered home insights with HomerAI: Get real-time property valuations, track market trends, view recent transactions, and calculate cash proceeds for smarter decisions. Personalised support & community: A dedicated Relationship Manager and Super Agent will guide you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
February 2025 BTO Launch: What You Need to Know Before You Ballot
HDB has launched 5,032 BTO flats across five projects in Kallang/Whampoa, Queenstown, Yishun, and Woodlands, with a significant portion designed for faster completion. If you're looking for an affordable new home, here's everything you need to know about the first BTO exercise of 2025. Key highlights of the Feb 2025 BTO launch Where are the Feb 2025 BTO flats located? How much will these Feb 2025 BTO flats cost? Housing options for different household incomes Subsidy recovery for Plus & Prime flats Which Feb 2025 BTO project has the shortest waiting time? Should you apply for the February 2025 BTO launch? How to apply for the February 2025 BTO flats? Key dates for February 2025 BTO application Watch out for the next BTO launch in July 2025 Should you buy, sell, or wait? 8 in 10 BTO flats have a waiting time of 4 years or less 1,531 flats in Yishun's Chencharu Vines and Chencharu Green will be completed in just over 3 years 1 in 4 BTO flats in this launch are 2-room Flexi flats, available for eligible singles Flats are priced with significant subsidies, making them more affordable than resale units The 5,032 BTO flats in this launch are spread across five projects in four different locations. Whether you prefer a mature estate with greater amenities or a non-mature estate with more affordability, there are options for every budget and lifestyle. Classification Project Town Flat Types Available Standard Chencharu Green Yishun 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room, 5-room Standard Chencharu Vines Yishun 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room, 5-room Standard Woodlands North Verge Woodlands 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room, 5-room Plus Stirling Horizon Queenstown 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room Prime Tanjong Rhu Parc Front Kallang/Whampoa 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room The Standard BTO projects in Yishun and Woodlands offer the most affordable options, while the Plus and Prime projects in Queenstown and Kallang/Whampoa come with additional subsidies but stricter resale conditions. READ MORE: HDB has ensured that all new flats come with significant subsidies, making them more affordable than resale flats in the same areas. Plus and Prime flats receive additional subsidies due to their better locations. First-timer families can also receive up to $120,000 in Enhanced CPF Housing Grants (EHG) to further lower the cost. Town Project Flat Type Selling Price (Excl. Grants) Selling Price (Incl. Grants) Woodlands Woodlands North Verge 2-room Flexi From $140,000 From $20,000 3-room From $275,000 From $170,000 4-room From $365,000 From $285,000 5-room From $486,000 From $431,000 Yishun Chencharu Vines / Chencharu Green 2-room Flexi From $108,000 From $6,000 3-room From $245,000 From $140,000 4-room From $316,000 From $236,000 5-room From $447,000 From $392,000 Queenstown Stirling Horizon (Plus) 2-room Flexi From $224,000 From $104,000 3-room From $408,000 From $318,000 4-room From $554,000 From $499,000 Kallang/Whampoa Tanjong Rhu Parc Front (Prime) 2-room Flexi From $211,000 From $91,000 3-room From $399,000 From $309,000 4-room From $548,000 From $493,000 Note: Selling prices vary based on the location and classification of the project. First-timers may be eligible for grants to further reduce costs. READ MORE: Your 2025 HDB CPF Grant Calculator and Eligibility Criteria Guide Depending on your income, here's a general guide on which flats may be affordable. Monthly Household Income EHG Amount Affordable Flats $4,000 $80,000 3-room (Standard) or 4-room (Yishun Standard) $7,000 $30,000 3-room (Standard, Plus, Prime), 4-room (Standard), or 5-room (Yishun Standard) $9,000 $5,000 Any BTO flat, using CPF contributions Note: Actual affordability depends on CPF usage, existing loans, and grant eligibility. Since Plus and Prime flats come with additional subsidies, owners will be required to return a percentage of the resale or valuation price (whichever is higher) upon selling the flat — after meeting the 10-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP). For this BTO exercise: Plus project (Queenstown - Stirling Horizon): 8% subsidy recovery Prime project (Kallang/Whampoa - Tanjong Rhu Parc Front): 9% subsidy recovery This is designed to keep Plus and Prime flats affordable in both the initial sale and resale markets. If you're looking to move in sooner, the Yishun BTO flats (Chencharu Vines and Chencharu Green) have the shortest waiting time of just 37-38 months (about 3 years). Most other projects in this launch will take 4 years or less to be completed. This BTO launch caters to a wide range of buyers, from young singles looking for their first home to families wanting a bigger space in a good location. Here's a quick guide to help you decide: Want a shorter waiting time: Yishun's Chencharu Vines and Chencharu Green will be ready in 3 years Prefer a mature estate: The Prime and Plus flats in Queenstown and Kallang/Whampoa are ideal Need an affordable option: Standard projects in Yishun and Woodlands offer lower prices Are a single buyer: There are 2-room Flexi flats available in all locations Need a flat immediately: Consider resale flats instead Want fewer restrictions: Plus and Prime flats have stricter resale conditions and subsidy recovery Have a tight budget: Prime flats in Kallang/Whampoa are significantly pricier READ MORE: To apply, you must have a valid HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter. Applications for this BTO launch are open from 10 February to 17 February 2025 via the HDB Flat Portal. HDB will conduct a computer ballot to assign queue numbers — so there's no need to rush to apply on the first day! Stage Date Application Period 10 - 17 February 2025 Balloting Outcome March 2025 Selection of Flats April - May 2025 If you're not successful in this round, don't worry! The next BTO launch will be in July 2025, featuring about 5,400 flats across Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Clementi, Sembawang, Tampines, Toa Payoh, and Woodlands. Want to maximise your chances of getting a BTO flat? Consider applying for Standard projects with lower demand or those in non-mature estates where the odds are usually better. Navigating the property market can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Ohmyhome makes property transactions seamless. As a one-stop property platform, we provide end-to-end services powered by our Super Agents, proprietary tech tools like HomerAI and MATCH, and data-driven insights to ensure you make the right move at the right time. Sell higher and faster: 73% of homes sold above market value, 97% within 90 days. AI-powered home insights with HomerAI: Get real-time property valuations, track market trends, view recent transactions, and calculate cash proceeds for smarter decisions. Personalised support & community: A dedicated Relationship Manager and Super Agent will guide you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience.
Khaleej Times
27-01-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Integrated healthcare and rTMS treatment in Dubai
The Emirates Hospital Group (EHG) together with The London Psychiatry Centre, Harley Street, London (TLPC) have entered a partnership to bring about for the first time ever, the world's first and only integrated healthcare delivery model incorporating physical and mental health together. This model was inspired by the World Health Organisation's definition of health which states that: 'Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not just the mere absence of disease or infirmity'. This definition was coined in 1946 and since then has yet to be improved upon or replaced. Data insights into mental health In 2013 the Kings Fund Report in in the UK highlighted the fact that 30 per cent of medical and surgical patients suffer from significant mental health conditions following a survey of a number of hospitals in the UK. In 2016, a second report, recommended an integrated healthcare model which has yet to be implemented anywhere in the world apart from EHG. From 2016 further studies conducted both in the UK and the US found that mental health is very strongly associated with outcomes of medical and surgical conditions. Depression and anxiety increase death rates by 20 per cent in the first 30 days after surgery. This is due to the fact that depression anxiety cause muscle spasm not only all over the body, but also the smooth muscles around the blood vessels which, in turn reduces the blood flow to the organs, impairing wound healing, increasing infection rates, and increase both local complications in wounds and general complications such as generalised infections. In addition, depression is three times more common in cardiovascular disease patients and diabetics are two to three times more likely to have depression. Chronic obstructive airway disease is three times more likely to have mental health problem and 33 per cent of women and 20 per cent of men with arthritis have depression. About 25 per cent of patience in ICU have psychiatric illness and in a large study of 23,000 patients' anxiety predicted pain after surgery. Chronic pain was present in 10 to 70 per cent after major surgery and pre surgical anxiety and depression were associated with doubling of chronic post-surgical pain. After back surgery people depression are six times more likely to have neurological injury twice the rate of re-operation and 35 per cent of the risk of re-admission. In addition, up to 85 per cent of cancer patients suffer psychiatric or mental health problems with Post- traumatic stress disorder featuring as the strongest of them, with less than 50 per cent of cases being picked up. What is even more alarming in this population is what doctor Andy Zamar, the Medical Director of the London psychiatry centre calls Intra Traumatic Stress Disorder, where the stress related to life threatening conditions such as cancer or serious disease is not gone, hence cannot be considered as 'Post' traumatic, but instead it is relentless, ongoing and continuous. As the name implies, post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition where the stress has passed hence treatment can be undertaken. There are no studies highlighting intra traumatic stress disorder, in fact this condition is highly prevalent and most treatments for Post-traumatic stress disorder have failed to address it. Mental health and the effect on patient outcomes How do mental health problems affect outcomes, is a question worth asking. It was found that they impair or affect compliance with treatment whether in medical conditions or post-surgical interventions, patients then to present late with fairly advanced disease, wound healing and immune response tend to be impaired, either low or high cortisol, the main stress hormone, as a response to either chronic trauma or depression, all these results in higher infection rates higher complication and higher cardiovascular mortality. In cardiac patients, even if you treat cholesterol, diabetes, weight, high blood pressure and you leave depression the death rates increase four times in men and up to 14 times in women. Hence unless you address mental health problems, as a clinician you have not safely contained the condition. Stress related conditions, of any kind, were found in two very large Swedish studies to double mortality from fatal infections such as meningitis and sepsis. Furthermore, a second very large study found that mortality from cardiovascular disease increase the substantially up to 700 per cent in people who suffer stress related disorders. Time for an integrated approach to physical and mental health The Kings fund report called for integration of psychiatric services in the UK in 2016, a vision that the London psychiatry centre had in 2014, but this was never carried out in the UK. By integration of psychiatric services this entailed active screening, and effective rapid treatment of mental health problems in the medical in surgical population in order to improve outcomes. EHG and the London psychiatry centre as part of their integrated psychiatry clinic in Dubai, had 2 needs to address in order to improve outcomes for all patients at EHG. Firstly we know that 20 to 30 per cent of medical and surgical patients have psychiatric conditions which will affect their medical conditions adversely, And secondly the treatment had to be effective rapid and side effect free. A disturbing very large study in the United states of half a million people in 375 hospitals found that SSRI antidepressants increased death rates around surgery by 20% typically through increased bleeding. This means that treating people with antidepressants may not be the best option. The first step that EHG and the London psychiatry have implemented, is to use screening questionnaires of the World Health Organisation to screen through patients who attend the hospital. A pilot was conducted at four clinics and 25 per cent of patients had significant psychiatric illness. These illnesses are are expected to affect outcomes in medical and surgical patients as above. rTMS treatment in Dubai with enhanced patient outcomes So now we know that the figures discovered in the United States and the UK are similar to the figures in Dubai. The second step implemented, was to introduce a safe, side effect free treatment which induces recovery rapidly and without complications. The London Psychiatry Centre (TLPC) introduced repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation or RTMS in the United Kingdom in 2012, and have operated the service since. TLPC has successfully partnered with Emirates Hospitals Group, to launch rTMS Treatment in Dubai. Furthermore, TLPC also pioneered protocols for RTMS to treat stress related disorders whether Post-traumatic or Intra traumatic stress disorders with a very high success rate. This intervention will allow patients to continue with their medical and surgical treatment without major interruptions, risks, side effects and help achieve the best outcomes. RTMS is non invasive, easy to administer, with patients attending for half an hour to 40 minutes once a week over five days or two to three times a day for two days a week for treatment. It carries no significant risks and has no mortality rates. Patients can talk, read or simply relax during the session and then they can go back to work or drive home without any risk of sedation or impairment. TLPC has brought it's 13 year experience conducting RTMS successfully in the UK into EHG, with a view to achieve the best outcomes for EHG patients through achieving the best possible results with RTMS. All patients should expect and all doctors should be strive to fulfil the World Health Organisation vision of a state of complete physical and mental as well as social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
