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NHS waiting lists continue to fall NHS waiting lists continued their downward...
At the end of February, 725,928 patients were waiting for inpatient treatment – a fall of almost 4% on January. The number of patients...
Consultants open private medical practice
A group of Epsom-based consultants have opened a new state-of-the-art day hospital for private patients near the threatened Epsom General Hospital.The Clockhouse Medical Centre...
Consultants’ private practice activity has fallen under new contract
The amount of private practice undertaken by consultants has decreased slightly since the introduction of the new consultants’ contract in 2003.
A report published by...
Junior doctors concerned at role of private sector
Almost half of junior doctors believe they will be forced to work outside the NHS due to job insecurity, and many are concerned over...
Cambian opens new female-only facility
Cambian Healthcare has strengthened its presence in gender specific psychiatric services after opening a 24-bed female rehabilitation facility in South WalesSt Teilo House, Cambian’s...
SHAs told to assess uptake of FESC by PCTs
Strategic Health Authorities (SHAs) could be required to assess the percentage of primary care trusts (PCTs) working with the independent sector under the Framework...
PCTs charged with ensuring availability of CBT packages
Primary care trusts (PCTs) have been charged with responsibility for the roll out of two computerised cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) programmes recommended by NICE.It...
New guidance on delivering care closer to home
The Department of Health (DH) has issued new guidance for NHS commissioners on delivering care closer to home.The guidance, published last month, includes plans...
Employers plan to increase dental benefits
Dental insurance is the third most popular employee benefit being introduced by employers in 2007, with the number of organisations offering it set to...
Virgin to enter primary care market
Multinational giant Virgin Group is planning to enter the UK primary care market.
The Group, whose extensive portfolio extends from airlines and mobile phones to...
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