Deal momentum to continue, Knight Frank predicts

Transaction volumes across the healthcare property market are expected to maintain momentum this year following a strong performance in 2021. Investment volumes totalled £2.34bn last...

The Whiteley Clinic to open fourth site

Specialist vein treatment provider The Whiteley Clinic is opening a fourth clinic in Bournemouth.  Founded in Guildford in 2003 by venous expert, Professor Mark Whiteley,...

PMI activity exceeds pre-pandemic levels in first three months of 2022

PMI activity in independent hospitals exceeded pre-pandemic levels in the first three months of 2022, according to new billing activity data from Healthcode.    The...

Schoen Clinic eating disorder service placed in special measures

Specialist eating disorder hospital Schoen Clinic York has been placed in special measures following a highly critical report by the CQC. The hospital, which provides...

OCL Vision opens first site outside London

Eye surgery specialist OCL Vision has opened a second centre in Elstree, Hertfordshire. The company, which opened its flagship site in London’s Harley Street Medical...

Restricted access and NHS waits driving self-pay demand

Rising NHS waiting lists are driving more people to self-fund their treatment, according to the latest research from LaingBuisson. The fourth edition of LaingBuisson’s Private Healthcare...

National Friendly launches ‘Extensive’ PMI policy

National Friendly has launched a flagship PMI policy in a bid to expand its presence in the UK PMI market. The new ‘Extensive’ policy provides...

NHS trusts urged to grow private patient activity

NHS England/Improvement (NHSE/I) is urging NHS Trusts to increase their private patient work.  Draft guidance leaked to HSJ and circulated to NHS leaders over the...

Independent healthcare providers report improvements in ‘speaking up’ culture

Independent healthcare providers have seen greater improvements in ‘speaking up’ culture over the past year than other parts of the healthcare sector, according to...

Cygnet Hospital retains inadequate rating after fresh inspection

Cygnet’s Wast Hills facility in Birmingham has come under renewed fire from the CQC after inspectors raised fresh concerns over its ability to provide...