Police launch investigation as CQC downrates two ACG hospitals
Staffordshire Police have confirmed they are investigating allegations of sexual abuse at Ivetsey Bank Hospital – a CAMHS service for 37 children operated by...
CMA approves PHIN plans to accelerate completion of 2014 Order
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved new plans from the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) to accelerate completion of the Private Healthcare...
NHS expected to miss 78-week waiting target
The NHS is expected to miss its target to eliminate waits of 78 weeks or more for routine treatment by the beginning of April.
In...
Continued recovery in patient demand sets sector on course for record activity
New data published by Healthcode has provided fresh evidence of strong recovery in the number of insured patients being treated in the independent sector.
The...
Kooth secures second major US contract
Digital mental health platform Kooth has secured a deal to provide its mental health platform to children and young adults in California just six months after signing...
CHEC to open new site in Hertfordshire
Community-based ophthalmology and endoscopy provider Community Health and Eye Care (CHEC) is opening a new treatment centre in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
The centre, which is due to open...
Bupa launches free support service for SMEs
Bupa UK Insurance has launched a free HR health and wellbeing support service for its SME customers to help them navigate their responsibilities and...
Budget boost for occupational health services
Occupational health services and support for people with MSK and mental health issues will be boosted in a bid to keep more people in...
Increased pressure on NHS driving PMI sales says Aviva
Aviva Plc has reported a 14% jump in PMI sales, adding fresh evidence of increased demand for health cover against a backdrop of rising NHS...
Assura achieves AA ESG rating from MSCI
Specialist primary care REIT Assura plc has announced that its MSCI ESG rating has been upgraded to AA, reflecting its ongoing progress in ESG practices.
The company has...