Quality rises across sector but improvements needed in data collection, says IHPN

There has been a dramatic rise in the quality of services provided by independent sector hospitals over the past five years, but more work...

Transform named Centre of Excellence for ‘revolutionary’ weight loss capsule

Transform Healthcare has become a Centre of Excellence for the newly NHS-approved Allurion gastric balloon. The company, which is one of the largest providers of...

Cygnet to open neuropsychiatric rehabilitation service in north west

Cygnet Health Care is opening a new hospital for men suffering with brain injuries in the north west of England. The new Cygnet Paddocks neuropsychiatric...

Government urged to support development of CDCs in community spaces

The government is being urged to expand support for Integrated Care Systems (ICS) to establish community diagnostic centres (CDCs) in community settings in collaboration...

Vitality survey suggests £138bn a year lost through ill health at work

A survey by health and life insurer Vitality has estimated that poor health is costing UK businesses a staggering £138bn each year in absence...

The Wellington extends robotic capabilities with Versius

HCA Healthcare UK’s The Wellington Hospital in London has become the first private sector facility in the UK to install the Versius robotic surgical...

OneWelbeck launches lifestyle-focused health assessment service

OneWelbeck has launched a new consultant-led health assessment and longevity service. The bespoke service includes access to a range of advanced technology and tests designed...

Livi launches ‘all-in-one’ virtual practice partner

Swedish digital healthcare provider Livi is launching an ‘all-in-one’ primary care proposition which combines clinical resources and appointment support with digital tools such as...

Health Shield launches tiered cash plan proposition

Health cash plan provider Health Shield has launched a new ‘off-the shelf’ product for employers providing five different levels of cover. It said its new...

IHPN sets out principles for Resident Doctor Assurance

The Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) has released a new report aimed at helping independent providers take a more standardised approach to Resident Doctor...