Consultation on data alignment launched

A consultation has been launched on plans to enable NHS England (NHSE) to collect and process data on admitted patient care (APC) in the...

MPS Foundation launches second global research grant

The MPS Foundation has launched a second grant programme to fund research that drives patient safety in the private healthcare and dental care sectors. Launched...

Former Rutherford CMO calls for urgency to reopen sites after Liverpool centre sold to...

The NHS has acquired the former Rutherford Cancer Centre North West from Equitix – the first of the proton beam specialist’s four sites to...

Police launch investigation as CQC downrates two ACG hospitals

Staffordshire Police have confirmed they are investigating allegations of sexual abuse at Ivetsey Bank Hospital – a CAMHS service for 37 children operated by...

CMA approves PHIN plans to accelerate completion of 2014 Order

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved new plans from the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) to accelerate completion of the Private Healthcare...

NHS expected to miss 78-week waiting target

The NHS is expected to miss its target to eliminate waits of 78 weeks or more for routine treatment by the beginning of April. In...

Continued recovery in patient demand sets sector on course for record activity

New data published by Healthcode has provided fresh evidence of strong recovery in the number of insured patients being treated in the independent sector. The...

Kooth secures second major US contract

Digital mental health platform Kooth has secured a deal to provide its mental health platform to children and young adults in California just six months after signing...

CHEC to open new site in Hertfordshire

Community-based ophthalmology and endoscopy provider Community Health and Eye Care (CHEC) is opening a new treatment centre in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The centre, which is due to open...

Bupa launches free support service for SMEs

Bupa UK Insurance has launched a free HR health and wellbeing support service for its SME customers to help them navigate their responsibilities and...