HCA’s London Bridge pioneers minimally invasive back surgery
The London Bridge Hospital, owned by HCA Healthcare UK, has become the first UK hospital to offer a novel robotic surgical system for patients...
AXA PPP partners with mental health software provider
Health insurer AXA PPP healthcare has entered into an exclusive distribution deal with Thrive Therapeutic Software to offer its mental health app to large...
Bupa Cromwell installs da Vinci X Robot
Bupa Cromwell Hospital has installed a da Vinci X Robot to assist surgeons performing complex surgical procedures.
The da Vinci system, which enables surgeons...
HCA cancer treatment centre rated ‘outstanding’
Leaders in Oncology Care (LOC) at Chelsea, one of HCA Healthcare UK’s private cancer treatment centres, has been rated ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality...
CQC identifies failures at child and adolescent mental health wards
An inspection report by the regulator has found ‘significant and immediate concerns’ at child and adolescent mental health wards in a Norfolk hospital.
The Care...
Switzerland: Hirslanden signs second PPP
The Hirslanden Private Hospital Group has signed a public-private partnership agreement with the Basel-Land Cantonal Hospital (KSBL) to treat musculoskeletal disorders.
At the end of...
Elysium Healthcare acquires neurological service
Private mental health services provider Elysium Healthcare has expanded its neurological services with the acquisition of Chalkdown House in Swindon, Wiltshire.
Chalkdown House is a...
Mental health hospital found to be unsafe
An independent mental health hospital in Manchester has been rated ‘inadequate’ overall and placed into special measures.
Maryfield Court, operated by ASC Healthcare Ltd, was...
CQC issues warning over registration after slimming clinic fined
Medical services providers have been warned over failing to register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after the owners of a slimming clinic were...
Rutherford Cancer Centre collaborates with Nuffield Health
The Rutherford Cancer Centre North East has partnered with Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital to launch a new oncology pathway which reduces exposure to radiation...