Overseas health treatment

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) May 2003David Ruffley asked the Secretary of State for Health (10 Apr 2003: Column 378W) what the average cost is...

15 companies shortlisted for DTCs

Healthcare Market News (News) May 2003The Department of Health has released the names of the 15 organisations which have been shortlisted to run the...

Scottish Mental Health Support Group report published

The Scottish Executive has announced the publication of the third annual report of of the Mental Health and Well Being Support Group.The Group, established...

Long term care

Paul Burstow asked the Secretary of State for Health (19 March 2003: Column 847W) what steps the Department of Health (DoH) is taking to...

Four Seasons unit for young people

Four Seasons Health Care has opened the Huntercombe Stafford Hospital which offers treatment for young people with psychiatric and psychological problems. The 39-bed hospital,...

Ombudsman criticises Hertfordshire Council

The Local Government Ombudsman has criticised Hertfordshire County Council for its failure to apply for nursing home care funding for an elderly man in...

Care beds

Michael Mates asked the Secretary of State for Health (28 March 2003: Column 444W) how many of the 5,000 extra intermediate care beds in...

RCP recommendations for older people

The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) has published a report to define and encourage good practice in the management of mental disorder in people...

Oldham should build on good foundations

Some people are served well by Oldham social services but prospects for improvement are uncertain, according to a report published by the Audit Commission...

Consultants ready to act if contract deadlock continues

Healthcare Market News (News) April 2003The BMA's consultants' committee has announced it is actively considering balloting members on possible future action over the proposed...