Mental Health Act Code of Practice not being used as intended
The Mental Health Act (MHA) Code of Practice is not being used as intended due to a lack of awareness and understanding of the...
Civica acquires Warwick International Computing Systems
Civica UK Limited, Civica’s wholly owned subsidiary, has acquired occupational health cloud software firm, Warwick International Computing Systems Limited.
The firm uses analytical tools to...
Medical cannabis clinic approved by the CQC
Sapphire Medical Clinic has become the first clinic offering integrated medical cannabis services to register with the CQC.
The clinic on London’s Harley Street will...
Self-pay market booming but sector must focus more on the consumer
Rising NHS waiting lists and rationing of elective surgery by Clinical Commissioning Groups are continuing to drive up demand for self-pay treatment, according to...
Parkside Hospital opens £2.7m day unit
NMC-owned Aspen Healthcare has opened a £2.7m day unit at its Parkside Hospital in Wimbledon, south-west London.
This redevelopment is part of ongoing refurbishment work...
Doctor Care Anywhere partners with absence management platform
Digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere has partnered with e-days to help businesses direct employees to virtual GP services amid growing COVID-19 demands.
The...
Private dentistry could collapse without government support, warns ADG
The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has joined calls for greater government support for dental practices during the Covid-19 outbreak.
The organisation warned that private...
MPS warns of ‘tsunami’ of claims without action to tackle waiting list backlog
The Medical Protection Society (MPS) has joined calls for the government to take urgent action to clear the backlog of patients awaiting treatment as...
Bupa expands dental benefits to cover cost of PPE
Bupa dental insurance is covering the cost of additional PPE for dental appointments as part of a package of enhancements to its dental insurance...
Check4Cancer launches new online service
Provider of early cancer detection and genetic services Check4Cancer has launched its new brand and website bringing together all of its cancer services onto...