Circle Health Group develops dedicated cancer centre at Clementine Churchill

Circle Health Group has announced the development of a dedicated cancer centre at The Clementine Churchill Hospital as part of a multi-year investment programme...

Optegra launches referral partnership programme with community optometrists

Optegra Eye Health Care has launched a new partnership programme designed to strengthen links with community optometrists referring patients for private cataract and vision...

Charity Commission opens statutory inquiry into St Andrew’s Healthcare

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into St Andrew's Healthcare over continued concerns about the charity's governance, safeguarding oversight and financial viability. The...

GenesisCare selected as preferred partner for Dorset PPU

GenesisCare has been selected by University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) as its preferred partner to develop private cancer services in the county following a competitive...

Harley Street Health District activity reaches £1.85bn

Private healthcare activity in the Harley Street Health District was worth an estimated £1.85bn last year, according to the district's first annual impact report. The...

Priory opens day hospital for eating disorders

Priory has opened the UK’s first medically-led eating disorder day hospital for NHS patients at its 31-bed Southampton site. The new Sapphirewing, named after the...

Skin Analytics launches smartphone-based version of AI skin cancer technology

Skin Analytics has launched a smartphone-based version of its artificial intelligence skin cancer assessment technology, allowing clinical-grade skin cancer checks to be carried out...

Just 36% of GPs routinely discuss patient choice despite widespread support

Most GPs support patient choice in NHS referrals, but administrative barriers and referral systems are preventing them from consistently offering it, according to a...

Centre for Sight conference eyes the future as ophthalmology market continues to consolidate

The private ophthalmology market has undergone a fundamental shift, moving from a sector focused primarily on providing faster access to treatment to delivering a...

Bluecrest and CheqUp partner on weight management programme

Bluecrest Wellness has partnered with weight management provider CheqUp to offer customers access to clinically supported weight management services following a health assessment. The partnership...