Long waits for elective care continue to rise
The number of people waiting longer than the 18-week target for elective care has continued to rise sharply, according to figures from NHS England...
Children struggling to access mental health services, says CQC report
Children and young people are reaching ‘crisis point’ before accessing mental health services because public services are not working together effectively, a report from...
Regulator calls for action on ‘out-of-area’ placements
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has called on the Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS to agree ‘a plan of action’...
LaingBuisson boosts international presence with acquisition of Intuition
LaingBuisson has acquired Intuition Communication, a provider of market intelligence and data for the international medical travel and UK private healthcare markets, for an undisclosed...
AIHO to close as NHSPN becomes the sector’s voice
The Association of Independent Healthcare Organisations (AIHO) will close on 1 June and the NHS Partners Network (NHSPN) will become the sector’s single representative...
Over-50s delaying treatment
The over-50s are delaying treatment for painful conditions due to concerns over surgery and recovery times, according to research by orthopaedic specialist the Fortius...
Vitality enhances GP app
VitalityHealth has launched a new app-based GP service, which it says provides a full ‘clinic in your pocket’ experience for its members.
The enhanced Vitality...
Patients with severe mental illness left waiting for years
Patients with serious mental health problems are waiting up to two years for ‘vital’ treatment, according to the BMA.
Freedom of Information requests (FOIs) were...
PHIN names hospitals making progress on outcomes data
The Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) has published information on which providers are making the most progress in the collection and publication of health...
Private memory clinic opens
A private memory assessment clinic for patients wanting to fast-track a dementia diagnosis has opened at St Andrew’s Healthcare in Northampton.
The new Memory Assessment...
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