PCGs focus on NHS

Healthcare Market News (News) November 1999A survey on the attitudes, actions and intentions of primary care groups (PCGs) has found that most focus has...

Long out-patient waits

Healthcare Market News (News) November 1999Figures released by the College of Health have revealed patients are waiting up to 208 weeks for an out-patient...

BUPA takes on Cornhill business

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) November 1999BUPA is offering customers of Cornhill Insurance the opportunity to transfer their medical insurance cover to BUPA, following...

NHS accused of discrimination

Healthcare Market News (News) November 1999Age Concern has accused the NHS of age discrimination, claiming the problem exists at all levels of the health...

Hospital secures quality award

Healthcare Market News (News) November 1999Chelsfield Park Hospital, in Orpington, Kent, has been re-awarded the Investors in People award (IiP). The hospital, owned by...

Dereford Hospital

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) November 1999Mr. Swayne: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement regarding his plans...

Norwich Union defends NHS policy

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) November 1999Norwich Union Healthcare has defended its Fair and Square policy, following criticism from MPs, including the chairman of...

GP liability guidance issued for NHS Direct

Healthcare Market News (News) November 1999Health Minister Gisela Stuart this month announced the publication of GP liability guidance intended to clarify the legal situation...

Doctors’ performance to be measured

Healthcare Market News (News) November 1999The Department of Health this month published proposals, aimed at ensuring action is taken against poorly performing doctors. Supporting...

Inspection units join forces

Barking and Dagenham council has joined forces with Havering council and Barking and Havering health authority to form a joint inspection unit. Although councils...