MDOs to provide free cover for doctors coming out of retirement

Medical defence organisations (MDO) have announced moves to provide complimentary cover for doctors coming out of retirement during the Covid-19 pandemic. The UK’s largest MDO,...

Privately funded electives could cease as hospitals repurpose for coronavirus

Privately funded elective activity in independent hospitals and NHS private patient units could cease from 15 April as the NHS scales up capacity to...

Doctor Care Anywhere partners with absence management platform

Digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere has partnered with e-days to help businesses direct employees to virtual GP services amid growing COVID-19 demands. The...

NHS partners with private sector in response to coronavirus

The private healthcare sector has partnered with NHS England as part of the response to coronavirus, the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) has said. The...

GMB calls on government to requisition all private hospital beds

The GMB union is calling on the UK government to requisition all private hospital beds to provide extra support for coronavirus cases.  In a statement,...
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Spire Healthcare asked to support NHS amid Covid-19 pandemic

Private hospital provider Spire Healthcare has been asked to provide support to the NHS during growing coronavirus pressures. Following a meeting with NHS England...

The Regenerative Clinic adds new treatment to its portfolio

The Regenerative Clinic has launched nSTRIDE Autologous Protein Injections to its portfolio of rejuvenating orthobiologic therapies. The nSTRIDE protein injection uses protein taken from...

Sign up to digital platform trebles in wake of Coronavirus outbreak

The global spread of Coronavirus is leading to a surge in demand for digital consultations with specialist doctors in private practice, according to digital...
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Nuffield Health partners with Simplyhealth

Nuffield Health has entered a partnership with health and dental plan provider Simplyhealth to strengthen its physiotherapy services. Under the partnership, Simplyhealth’s customers will...

Independent sector and NHS in talks over coronavirus support

The independent sector could provide additional capacity to the NHS in the wake of an upsurge in coronavirus cases. HM understands that discussions between independent...