Quest opens new laboratory

Healthcare Market News (News) May 2001Quest Diagnostics has opened a new pathology laboratory at Upper Wimpole Street, Central London. The laboratory contains a four-room...

Rise in overseas nurses

Healthcare Market News (News) May 2001The number of foreign nurses applying to work in the UK has grown by nearly 72% over the last...

Occupational health market worth £82m

Healthcare Market News (News) May 2001 The commercial occupational health market is worth £82m, according to a report compiled by consultants Working Well. The...

CHI raises concerns over use of locums

Healthcare Market News (News) May 2001The Commission for Health Improvement (CHI) has issued recommendations on the employment of locum doctors following an investigation in...

Mixed views on private healthcare

Healthcare Market News (News) May 2001A majority of Londoners are opposed to the NHS purchasing services from the private sector, although a large minority...

Bed blocking

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (13 March 2001: Column: 588W) what measures he proposes to end bed blocking in acute hospitals.John...

Elderly patients (GP visits)

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (14 March 2001: Column: 624W) if he will assess the desirability of enforcing common guidelines across...

Intermediate care

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (15 March 2001: Column: 723W) how many people will not require long-term care, who would otherwise...

Campaign over use of ECT

Mental health charity Mind has highlighted the findings of a survey which found that ECT continues to cause problems for people who have undergone...

Concern over shortage of consultant psychiatrists

The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) has published a manifesto identifying its major concerns and priorities in the run up to the General Election....