Circle fined after pleading guilty to safety failures at Hampshire Clinic

Circle Health Group has been fined for breaching health and safety regulations after three people were exposed to chlorine gas while working at the...

Benenden research indicates higher demand for low cost cover

Insurance intermediaries are reporting a surge in interest in health products – in particular low-cost cover - according to new research by Benenden Health. The...

Private IVF treatment soars as NHS-funded cycles remains below pre-pandemic levels

More patients are paying for private IVF treatment as the number of cycles funded by the NHS remain below pre-pandemic levels, according to a...

Active Care Group making progress but work still needed, review finds

Inspectors will continue to monitor improvement plans at Active Care Group (ACG) after a review found more work needs to be done to ensure...

Private cosmetic surgery provider rated inadequate

The CQC has once again raised concerns over safety at the Alexandra Private Hospital in Chesterfield after inspectors identified a catalogue of issues including...

More people willing to embrace health technology

There is increasing appetite among the public to use technology to self-manage health and care, according to new research carried out on behalf of...

Healthcode extends electronic invoicing to self-pay

Healthcare technology specialist Healthcode has expanded its online payment system to facilitate invoicing for self-pay patients. Healthcare providers using Healthcode’s Clearing Service are now able to access...

Healthcare bodies urge government action on GMC appeal powers

Healthcare organisations are urging the government to deliver on its commitment to strip the General Medical Council (GMC) of its power to appeal Medical...

NHS waits climb as industrial action impacts elective activity

The number of patients waiting for routine NHS treatment increased again in April for the second month in a row dashing hopes that waiting...

Isokinetic expands programme for female athletes

London-based specialist sports medicine and rehabilitation clinic Isokinetic is set to expand its dedicated programme for the prevention and treatment of ACL and other...