Bourn Hall expands with new satellite clinic

IVF specialist Bourn Hall has opened its first new facility since it announced a £3.5m investment from Mobeus Equity Partners to help fund nationwide...

Employers failing to review international benefits

Employers are risking poor practice by failing to carry out regular reviews of international benefits, according to Jelf International.Research carried out by the company...

Fight begins as HCA and others bring their appeal to CCAT

HCA has lodged its appeal against the Competition & Markets Authority’s (CMA) decision to force divestment of part of its hospital portfolio with the...

Weston Trust rules out franchise option

Weston Area Health NHS Trust has ruled out a private franchise, stating that it will now pursue an ‘NHS only’ solution to its ongoing...

Responsible Officers – one size fits all, or does it?

The National Conference for Responsible Officers attracted 400 Responsible Officers (ROs), including the majority of those from the larger designated bodies in the independent...

Craegmoor opens £1.8m autism service Craegmoor has opened a new £1.8m autism service in...

The purpose-built home is on the site of the former Stead hospital and will initially provide 12 single en-suite bedrooms, large lounge, separate dining...

ID Medical secures Master Vendor deal with Solent NHS Trust

Healthcare recruitment company ID Medical has secured a Master Vendor appointment to supply community and mental health nurses to Solent NHS Trust. The three-year deal...

Mental health patients still sent away

NHS mental health trusts are sending an increasing number of patients to hospitals away from their local area.Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information...

More work needed to evaluate START

Researchers from St Andrew's Academic Centre have said that more work is needed to help mental health professionals assess risks such as self-neglect and...

Occupancy upturn for specialist care

The Colliers Care Homes Review for the first six months of 2014 found that occupancy in specialist care homes has increased for the first...