Freedom Health partners with Medical Solutions

Freedom Health Insurance has partnered with Medical Solutions to launch a 24/7 virtual GP service for its UK-based customers. Known as GP24, the service is...

CQC raises concern over human rights and poor care in mental health services

The health and care regulator has written to mental health service providers over concerns the impact lockdown is having on the human rights of...

Mayo Clinic in London offers comprehensive Covid-19 testing

London’s Mayo Clinic Healthcare has teamed up with Mayo Clinic Laboratories in the US to offer antibody testing for Covid-19. The serology test can be...

NHS should use private capacity to treat anticipated ‘deluge’ of cancer patients

The private sector will have a key role to play in treating a ‘deluge’ of cancer patients once the Covid-19 outbreak eases, Professor Karol...

Bupa offers online GP services as Covid-19 closes clinics

Bupa Health Clinics has launched a remote GP service to help patients access appointments while its clinics are temporarily closed by the Covid-19 outbreak. The...
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Nuffield Health offers remote CBT services

Nuffield Health is offering remotely delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) services to help support people during the Covid-19 pandemic. The CBT sessions can be delivered...

Doctors refusing to treat patients because of PPE should be spared investigation, says MPS

Doctors who decide they cannot safely treat a Covid-19 patient due to lack of adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) should not be held accountable...

NHS trusts urged to use independent capacity to restart some routine electives

NHS trusts are being urged to fully use spare capacity, including independent sector, to restart non-urgent elective procedures under plans to restore some non-Covid-19...
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Cosmetic surgery hospital objects to CQC rating

A private cosmetic surgery hospital in London has raised concerns over its recent CQC inspection with Matt Hancock after it was rated 'inadequate'. The Belvedere...
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Cygnet Health to open neuropsychiatric service

Cygnet Health Care has announced that its new neuropsychiatric care and treatment facility for women will open this summer. Newham House in Middlesbrough is the...