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MPS calls for emergency laws to protect doctors treating Covid-19 patients

The Medical Protection Society (MPS) is calling for the swift introduction of emergency laws to protect doctors from claims against decisions made when treating Covid-19 patients. The...

Spire turns over capacity at Murrayfield to NHS Scotland

Beds, staff and services at Spire Healthcare’s Murrayfield Hospital in Edinburgh have been transferred to NHS Scotland to help in the fight against the...

Private dentists on brink of collapse as routine treatment suspended

Many private dental providers are just weeks away from collapse following the suspension of routine treatment in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. The British...

Specialist cancer providers in talks with NHS over additional services during Covid-19 outbreak

Private healthcare providers are in discussions with the NHS over how they can support cancer patients during the Covid-19 outbreak. In March, independent healthcare providers...

AXA PPP healthcare announces Covid-19 support package

AXA PPP healthcare has announced plans to maintain access for its members and ‘adjust’ for delays in treatment in the wake of the Covid-19...

Bupa pledges to pass back savings made during Covid-19 outbreak to customers

Bupa has pledged a rebate for its UK insurance customers from any financial benefit it derives from reduced hospital activity during the Covid-19 outbreak. Last...

Liva enters new partnership in Trafford

Digital health provider Liva Healthcare has entered into a new partnership to provide health and lifestyle coaching to vulnerable patient groups in Trafford. The collaboration...

Private hospitals in Wales will treat NHS patients during Covid-19 outbreak

NHS Wales has reached agreements with private hospitals to turn over their capacity to the NHS during the Covid-19 outbreak. Nuffield Health said it was...

PHIN relaxes reporting requirements during Covid-19 outbreak

The Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have agreed to relax reporting requirements for hospitals and clinics carrying...

New clinical terminology system for dentistry delayed

The chief dental officer (CDO) has confirmed that implementation of a new clinical terminology system will be delayed until next year due to the Covid-19...