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Aviva launches first in ‘Essentials’ range
Aviva has launched a top-up product for cancer care as part of its new Essentials range – a suite of low-cost insurance products designed...
Survey raises red flags over medicines management and CQC compliance
Over a fifth of healthcare professionals working in the independent sector are worried about the reputation of their hospital and have specific concerns over...
Agency cap makes it harder to find flexible staff
The newly imposed cap on fees paid by the NHS for agency staff is making it harder to find doctors and nurses to fill...
Steep rise in use of block contracting for elective care
There has been a surge in the number of block contracts awarded by the NHS for elective care, but the proportion going to independent...
RMR Recruitment selected as approved supplier for BUPA Healthcare
Medical staffing agency RMR Recruitment has formed a partnership with BUPA Healthcare to supply nursing and care personnel across 160 of its care homes...
ISCAS moves to CEDR
The Centre for Effective Disputes Resolution (CEDR) has taken over operation of the Independent Healthcare Sector Complaints Adjudication Service (ISCAS) in response to requests...
Double digit increase in cosmetic surgery procedures
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) reported a rise in demand for cosmetic surgery in 2015 as the economy recovered and consumer...
Central London private hospital market remains buoyant
The central London private acute medical care market is set to continue the strong growth seen over the last decade as hospital operators benefit...
Involve independent providers in service planning, says Commission
Independent mental health providers should be engaged in planning services to improve the way mental health systems work locally, according to the Independent Commission...
Dissatisfaction with NHS increases
The British public are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the NHS, according to new figures published by the King’s Fund last month.Results from the British...



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