Protecting your finances and well-being

The good news is that the certain illnesses that used to be fatal are now survivable. However, it makes sense to protect yourself and your family from the financial fallout, as you’ll need time out to recover – and that can have a big impact on you and your family.

Household would not be financially secure

A fifth of the population (21%) admit that their household would not be financially secure for any length of time if it lost its main income through unforeseen circumstances, according to research from Scottish Widows. And more than a third (36%) would resort to accessing their savings if they were unable to work. Despite this, however, only a third (32%) of people have life insurance, and just one in ten (9%) have taken out critical illness cover.

Three national cancer awareness campaigns took place in March this year: Prostate Cancer, Ovarian Cancer and Brain Tumour.

The statistics about serious illness are also striking. Prostate cancer is the most common cause of cancer in men in th