More people turning to private primary care

A nationwide poll commissioned by Spire Healthcare has identified increasing interest in private GP services, adding fresh evidence that a trend is emerging as...

CMA issues warning to private hospitals failing to submit data to PHIN

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned two private hospitals that it will take enforcement action if they do not provide data for...

Deals volumes slowing but healthcare remains resilient, says report

The global healthcare market remains resilient with near-record levels of deal-making reported in 2022 despite a challenging macro-economic and geopolitical environment, according to a...

New day case hospital opens in Peterborough

A new private hospital focused on day case procedures is due to open in Peterborough. Hamptons Hospital was registered with the CQC at the end...

Independent sector faces limited disruption from strike action

Independent sector healthcare providers are expecting minimal disruption to services this week despite the walk-out by junior doctors. Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) CEO David...

Cromwell Hospital offers early lung health checks

Bupa-owned Cromwell Hospital in London has launched a new lung health check to help spot the early signs of cancer. The new service is aimed...

RCOphth calls for more coordinated approach to commissioning

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) has said more coordinated commissioning of independent sector capacity is needed to make the best use of scarce...

Cost of living crisis beginning to impact self-pay demand, says Broadstone

Growth in demand for self-pay could be beginning to slow as the cost of living crisis impacts patients’ ability to fund their treatment, according...

Bupa announces plans to dispose of 85 dental practices

Bupa Dental Care has announced plans to dispose of 85 of its UK dental practices due to the national shortage of dentists and rising...

Bounce back in demand for cosmetic surgery

Evidence of recovery in the cosmetic surgery market has emerged after new figures from The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) revealed procedure...