THE Bolton & District Hospital Saturday Fund has launched two new schemes.

Chief Executive Peter Green said: "The two new schemes are the result of listening to local companies and employees to find out the costs that they are now incurring when using the national health service."

The Hospital Saturday encourages good health by paying for regular dental and optical check-ups and provides cash benefits for physiotherapy treatment.

It also helps companies to keep their staff healthy with money towards physiotherapy treatments.

New options also enable staff to reclaim expenses they incur for day surgery, chiropody and prescription charges.

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