Delayed discharge

Paul Burstow asked the Secretary of State for Health (26 September 2002: Column 350W) when he expects only frictional levels of delayed discharge to...

BCWA enhances cash plan benefits

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) November 2002BCWA Healthcare has enhanced the benefits offered with its cash plans Preferential Private Health Cover and Special Group...

NHS foundation trusts

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) November 2002Frank Dobson asked the Secretary of State for Health (17 October 2002: Column 921W) whether borrowing by NHS foundation...

Diagnostic and treatment centres

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) November 2002Alexander Randall asked the Secretary of State for Health (26 September 2002: Column 351W) if a hospital previously scheduled...

AXA PPP Healthcare cuts Ceasareans

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) November 2002AXA PPP Healthcare will no longer provide cover for Ceasarean section operations, the insurer has announced. According to...

New Ora for Oasis

Healthcare Market News (Dentistry) November 2002Oasis Healthcare plc, the AIM listed UK dental care operator, has announced the acquisition of Ora Dental Group Holdings...

Extending patient choice

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) November 2002Tim Loughton asked the Secretary of State for Health (23 October 2002: Column 400W) what hospitals were shortlisted by...

Sector responds to proposed mental health bill

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) November 2002Changes outlined in the Draft Mental Health Bill (CCMN Volume 9 Issue 4) could mean increased demand for...

DoH strategy for women’s mental health

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) November 2002The Department of Health (DoH) has issued a new strategy for consultation aimed at improving women's mental health...

Consultants reject new contract

Healthcare Market News (News) November 2002Hospital consultants in England and Wales have voted overwhelmingly to reject the new consultants' contract. In the results of...