Nursing Homes

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (2 Nov 2001: Column: 893W) what powers health authorities have to ensure that payments to nursing...

Government split over NHS funding

Healthcare Market News (News) December 2001Debate over the future funding of the health service gathered momentum in November after a high level report appeared...

National disparity in death rates during hip surgery

Healthcare Market News (News) December 2001Survival rates during hip replacement operations depend largely on where patients are treated, according to a report published in...

New pilots schemes offer pre-retirement health checks

Healthcare Market News (News) November 2001Five further pilot schemes offering health checks for people retiring from work have been announced by Health Minister, Lord...

Private Medicine (VAT)

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) November 2001The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked (15 Oct 2001: Column: 857W) how much VAT was raised at current...

NHS too large to run centrally says study group

Healthcare Market News (News) November 2001The Institute of Directors has called for decentralisation of healthcare provision by the NHS. An independent study group chaired...

PPPs are working says new report

Healthcare Market News (News) November 2001Contrary to media opinion, Public/Private Partnerships (PPPs) are bringing benefits to the public sector and, overall, are working well,...

NHS Budgets

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) November 2001The Secretary of State for Health was asked (15 Oct 2001: Column: 1040W) if he will make a statement...

Private Finance Initiative

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) November 2001The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked (15 Oct 2001: Column: 862W) what plans he has to reform the...

New GP appraisal report

Healthcare Market News (News) November 2001Health Minister, John Hutton, has welcomed a Department of Health commissioned report which will be used to inform discussions...