The London Clinic expands robotic surgery offering
The London Clinic has announced plans to roll its advanced robotic surgery capabilities out to more specialties in a bid to develop a centre...
Privately funded hospital activity subdued by January lockdown
Privately funded hospital activity held up at the beginning of this year in spite of the January lockdown but remained subdued compared to previous...
JCCP and Learna launch remote qualification for non-surgical cosmetic practitioners
The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) has collaborated with online learning specialists Learna to develop a remotely delivered course and qualification for non-surgical...
Nuffield offers NHS discount on gym membership
Nuffield Health is offering NHS employees a 40% discount on new monthly membership - its fitness and wellbeing centres.
The charitable hospital and health centre...
AMII data transfer initiative gains pan-industry approval
Cigna Europe has signed up to the Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries’ (AMII) landmark electronic transfer of data initiative.
Cigna Europe joins Aviva, Axa,...
Improved access to digital services needed as Covid takes its toll on mental health
Digital mental health platform Kooth is calling for greater access to online services in the UK following fresh evidence that the nation’s mental health...
Partnership launched to offer lung assessment service
The Queen Square Imaging Centre has partnered with Heart & Lung Health to launch a one-stop lung health assessment service.
The new service, which is...
New procurement regime must be fairly applied, says IHPN
The Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) has urged NHS England to ensure that new NHS procurement rules are applied fairly to independent sector providers.
Responding to NHS...
Spire fined for Duty of Candour failings in landmark case
Spire Healthcare has been ordered to pay over £20,000 for breaching duty of candour responsibilities in a landmark case at Leeds Magistrates Court today.
The...
Priory hospital in special measures after inspectors find unsanitary conditions
Priory Group’s Arnold Hospital in Nottinghamshire has been placed in special measures by the CQC after inspectors found patients were being cared for in...