MDU calls for tougher sentences for fake doctors

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) is calling for tougher sentences for people posing as medical doctors in the wake of a number of coronavirus...

Insurance intermediaries anticipate increased demand for PMI

Insurance Intermediaries expect demand for PMI to increase in 2021 driven by lengthening waiting lists and the offer of digital health services, according to...

Numbers waiting for routine orthopaedic procedures spiral

NHS waiting lists for orthopaedic procedures have seen the biggest rise of all specialties as the latest figures from NHS England (NHSE) show the...

Leadership criticised at Priory Group hospital

The CQC has criticised the leadership at a Priory Group-operated neurobehavioral rehabilitation hospital in Leicestershire after it found a ‘negative culture’ had compromised patient...

HCA robotics surgeon first to be trained entirely in independent sector

HCA Healthcare UK has become the first hospital group in the UK to train a robotic surgeon entirely in the independent sector. Consultant gynaecologist Denis...

New insurance product to protect doctors and patients in private practice

Doctors’ Indemnity has partnered with global insurance broker Gallagher to launch a new indemnity insurance product specifically for doctors working in private practice. The new...

King Edward VII’s Hospital launches ‘orthoplastic’ service

London’s King Edward VII’s Hospital has launched a new ‘orthoplastic’ service for who have suffered complex orthopaedic trauma. Provided by the London Limb Reconstruction team, the new service brings together...

The Harley Street Clinic offers new cardiac risk predictor

The Harley Street Clinic has become the first hospital in the UK to offer a new technology which can identify patients at risk of...

London dentistry clinic launches app for disabled patients

The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry has become the first UK dental practice to provide patients with access to the WelcoMe app, which enables...

Nuffield and DCA partnership will expand access to primary care

Nuffield Health and Doctor Care Anywhere have announced a new partnership to provide patients with more choice over how they access GP services. Due to...