New insurance product to protect doctors and patients in private practice
Doctors’ Indemnity has partnered with global insurance broker Gallagher to launch a new indemnity insurance product specifically for doctors working in private practice.
The new...
Harley Street hospital re-opens after multi-million refurbishment
The Harley Street Specialist Hospital (HSSH) officially opened this month following a multi-million-pound refurbishment.
The 11,100sqft facility, which spans six floors, was acquired by a consortium of...
Healthcode announces enhancements to e-billing platform
Healthcare technology specialist Healthcode has enhanced the electronic patient billing system it launched in partnership with online platform patientzone in 2019.
As part of the...
Nuffield Glasgow launches osteoarthritis injection treatment
Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital has become the first independent hospital in Scotland to offer a single injection treatment for knee pain associated with osteoarthritis.
The...
Doctors warn new Covid contracts will negatively impact private patient care
Doctors are warning that the latest agreement to treat additional NHS patients in private hospitals could have a negative impact on the care of...
More than 4,000 junior doctors trained in independent sector since 2020
More than 4,000 NHS junior doctors have been trained in independent healthcare facilities since 2020 following a landmark agreement between the Independent Healthcare Providers...
Nuffield partnership launches leadership programme for independent sector nurses
Nuffield Health has entered into a multi-year partnership with The Florence Nightingale Foundation – a charity focused on increasing nursing capacity and capability –...
Outstanding rating for Wellington outpatients centre
HCA Healthcare UK has become the UK’s most highly rated private hospital operator after its Wellington Hospital Elstree Waterfront Outpatients and Diagnostics Centre was...
New dental figures show ‘service on its knees’ says BDA
The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling for a ‘radical and urgent’ change to NHS dentistry after new figures showed the number of adults...
Employers feel the impact of rising NHS wait times
Rising NHS waiting times are impacting on businesses with employers warning that difficulty accessing treatment and services is leading to higher absence levels and...