DH to tackle spiralling agency costs

The Department of Health has announced a package of measures designed to curb spiralling NHS spending on agency staff. The new rules will begin in...

Care UK re-appointed at HMP Chelmsford

Care UK has been reappointed run offender healthcare at HMP Chelmsford under a five year contract.The company was first appointed to run healthcare services...

NHS could save £5bn a year by being more efficient

An interim report on NHS productivity by Lord Carter of Coles has found that the NHS could save up to £5bn a year by...

PiC buys Hampshire addition treatment centre

Partnerships in Care (PiC) has continued its recent expansion with the acquisition of The Manor Clinic, a 15-bed drug, addiction and depression treatment centre...

Care UK recommissioned for Southampton Treatment Centre

Care UK has been reselected to run the Southampton NHS Treatment Centre, which operates from the Royal South Hants Hospital, following a competitive procurement...

Improvements needed for those in mental health crisis

A report by the Care Quality Commission has found that improvements are needed in 24-hour support for people having a mental health crisis despite...

Expansion plans for Frenchay

Huntercombe Group owned Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre has announced plans to expand with the creation of a new hospital opposite its existing facility...

Priory opens walk-in centre

The Priory Group has opened its first walk-in high street clinic in Birmingham to tackle workplace stress.The Group has invested £240,000 in the Birmingham...

PiC expands with acquisition of Care UK’s mental health business

Partnerships in Care has added more than 500 beds to its portfolio following four acquisitions for an undisclosed sum, including Care UK’s mental health...

Simplyhealth quits PMI to focus on ‘everyday’ health services

Simplyhealth has said it will focus on expanding its presence in the funding and delivery of ‘affordable, everyday’ healthcare following its exit from the...