North West London CCG teams with Inhealthcare
The North West London Collaboration of CCGs has struck a deal with digital health company Inhealthcare to strengthen its digital services and reduce...
NHS plan pledge must make real difference to waiting lists, says IHPN
The Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) has called upon the NHS to tackle mounting waiting lists for elective care as the number of people...
Aviva expands virtual GP offer
Aviva has broadened its virtual GP service to extend access to SME and individual customers.
The health insurer launched a GP app after
striking...
CQC appoints new chief inspector
Dr Rosie Benneyworth (pictured) has been appointed chief inspector of primary medical services and integrated care at the Care Quality Commission (CQC), taking over...
Priory faces significant fine over patient’s death
The Priory Group has pleaded guilty to health and safety charges following the death of a vulnerable young patient in its care in 2012.
Brighton
Magistrates...
Embarrassment prompting millions to delay checking cancer symptoms
Millions of people put off getting cancer symptoms checked for more than two months because they are embarrassed, according to research by Bupa.
Vaginal bleeding...
Some private SARCs failing young victims, says BBC investigation
Young victims of sexual assault may not be being forensically examined quickly enough in privately-run sexual assault referral clinics (SARCs), a BBC investigations has...
Patients to be offered ‘wide choice’ of treatment options, says NHSE
NHS England (NHSE) will give patients a ‘wide choice of options’ for elective treatment in a bid to get them faster care.
The much...
Health plan to save half a million lives, says NHS England
NHS England (NHSE) has pledged to ‘save almost half a million more lives’ with the release of its ten-year plan.
The
organisation said the plan marks...
Bupa diverts customers away from IOW hospital
Bupa has stopped recommending that its patients receive private treatment at St Mary’s Hospital on the Isle of Wight after the trust was rated...