Orthopaedics for London Bridge

The London Bridge Hospital opened London Bridge Orthopaedics last month which is set to offer rapid assement, specialist consulting and treatment for patients with...

Focus on community care sharpens

The government has announced sweeping changes to care received by people with learning disabilities and autism in England in its final response to the...

Many people in hospital should be elsewhere

Far too many people are staying in hospital who shouldn’t be there according to the latest hospital guide from Dr Foster. The report highlights how...

Obesity brings the nation to its knees

Rising levels of obesity across all age groups is a significant contributing factor to the fact that 28% of UK workers are suffering from...

FOI requests for private providers

An Early Day Motion has been lodged in Parliament to force private healthcare providers to be subject to Freedom of Information requests in the...

CQC State of Care Report 2011/12 is published

In the recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) State of Care Report 2011/12 widespread coverage was given to the NHS and Care Homes, but the...

MRI service opens at Benenden Hospital

A new MRI service has opened at Benenden Hospital. The MRI service at Benenden hospital is open daily and is no longer a mobile...

Spinal clinic launched at BMI Fitzroy

A spinal clinic has been launched at BMI Fitzroy Square Hospital’s as part of the hospital’s pain service. The target is patients who suffer from...

Harley Medical pre-pack deal

The Harley Medical Group went into administration last month. All staff and clinics were transferred to a new holding company in a pre-pack deal.

GP husband and wifefirm wins PCT tender

A husband and wife GP firm, SSP Health has been named as preferred bidder to run 20 practices operated by the Liverpool and Sefton...