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New analysis suggests drop in NHS activity in the independent sector

New analysis has confirmed that NHS activity performed in the private sector dipped in the first half of this year despite the mounting waiting...

Private patients at some facilities unable to access complaints procedure

Private patients receiving treatment in around 350 UK hospitals may not have access to an independent complaints service if anything goes wrong, according to...

Waiting list projections could be underestimated due to ‘hidden waits’

NHS waiting lists could peak at 15.5 million in 2023 without intervention as the number of patients who were not seen during the pandemic...

IHPN announces plans for ‘refreshed’ MPAF

The Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) announced today that it will work to refresh the Medical Practitioners Assurance Framework (MPAF) with plans to publish...

JCCP partners with sk:n to push for more regulation in cosmetics sector

Cosmetic clinic group, sk:n has partnered with the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) in a bid to accelerate regulation in the aesthetics industry. As part of the...

NHS waits could reach 12 million by 2025, says NAO

NHS waiting lists could double to 12 million by March 2025 if 50% of ‘missing referrals’ return and NHS activity only increases in line...

MPS granted approval for transition to market-facing syndicate

The Medical Protection Society (MPS) has said it will soon be able to deliver innovative insurance products to corporate healthcare providers on a sustainable scale after...

Vitality incentivises members to live better for longer

Health insurer Vitality has launched a data-driven programme to help its members take action to maximise longevity. The move is the latest step in Vitality’s...

Robotic surgical system acquired by The Christie Private Care

HCA Healthcare UK is installing the da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system at The Christie Private Care in Manchester – its ten-year partnership with...

Healthcode launches free online training programme

Healthcare technology specialist Healthcode has launched a free online tutorial service to help independent practitioners utilise its software. The Healthcode Academy provides a modular training programme which...