Self-pay market booming but sector must focus more on the consumer
Rising NHS waiting lists and rationing of elective surgery by Clinical Commissioning Groups are continuing to drive up demand for self-pay treatment, according to...
SELDOC corporate health spin-off launches
Verve Healthcare, a corporate health and wellbeing business focused on mental health, MSK and primary care, has launched in the UK.
The company, which is...
Plans for new Nuffield hospital rejected
Nuffield Health has had its plans to build a new 11,606sqm hospital in Poole rejected by the council following objections from local residents.
The charity...
Cromwell Hospital opens long-Covid clinic
Cromwell Hospital has opened a long-Covid clinic to help patients with on-going symptoms as a result of the virus.
Data from the Office for National...
Long waits for elective care continue to rise
The number of people waiting longer than the 18-week target for elective care has continued to rise sharply, according to figures from NHS England...
LaingBuisson research suggests sustained demand for self-pay
Demand for self-pay treatment shows little sign of abating despite inflation and the reduction in disposable income, according to the latest research from LaingBuisson.
Historically,...
Healios announces major expansion to meet demand
Digital mental health and neurodiversity services provider Healios is set for major UK expansion following a dramatic increase in demand.
The company, which partners with...
APRIL UK in new PMI agreement with AXA PPP healthcare
AXA PPP healthcare is to offer APRIL UK’s health insurance customers continuation of their cover following APRIL UK’s decision last week to exit the...
The London Doctors Clinic to open new centre
Private GP practice the London Doctors Clinic (LDC) will be opening a new clinic in Wandsworth in June.
Wandsworth Medical will be offering LDC...
PHIN names hospitals making progress on outcomes data
The Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) has published information on which providers are making the most progress in the collection and publication of health...