Intermediate care beds

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (4 July 2002: Column: 567W) how many extra intermediate care beds and non-residential intermediate care places...

Child mental health

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (4 July 2002: Column: 578W) when the next bilateral ministerial meeting between health and education to...

UK companies slow to take up occupational health services

Healthcare Market News (News) July 2002Just one in seven workers in the UK benefit from comprehensive occupational health support, according to research published by...

Pathology modernisation guidance

Healthcare Market News (News) July 2002The Department of Health (DoH) has published guidance on the modernisation of pathology services. The document sets out the...

RCP warns of dangers in isolated medical units

Healthcare Market News (News) July 2002Acutely ill patients should not be admitted to hospitals that do not have critical care facilities and appropriate diagnostic...

Health watchdog highlights pitfalls of waiting list reduction schemes

Healthcare Market News (News) July 2002Schemes to cut NHS waiting lists by treating patients in independent hospitals could fail unless adequate arrangements are made...

Mixed response to Mental Health Bill

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) July 2002The government's Draft Mental Health Bill which will increase legal powers to detain of patients has received a...

Public backs mixed provision as DoH steps up waiting list reduction drive

Healthcare Market News (News) July 2002More than half the British public believe that a mix of healthcare provision, including private hospitals, will improve the...

Substance counselling can play important role

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) July 2002Counselling has an important role to play in helping people withdraw from drugs and alcohol, according to a...

Corporate healthcare costs push ahead of inflation

Healthcare Market News (News) July 2002An increasing number of companies are introducing health insurance excesses in an attempt to control spiralling costs. According to...