Spire Leeds hospital down-rated after CQC uncovers safety issues
Spire Hospital in Leeds has been down-rated from Good to Requires Improvement by the CQC following an unannounced inspection which uncovered leadership, safety and...
HCA’s London Bridge pioneers minimally invasive back surgery
The London Bridge Hospital, owned by HCA Healthcare UK, has become the first UK hospital to offer a novel robotic surgical system for patients...
Bupa partners with HERO for online tool
Bupa Global has launched a free online tool in partnership with US-based Health Enhancement Research Organisation (HERO) so that companies can assess the effectiveness...
OCL Vision doubles London capacity with Kensington clinic opening
Private ophthalmic clinic OCL Vision has expanded its presence in London with the opening of a new £2m clinic on Kensington High Street.
Located in the former...
New clinical terminology system for dentistry delayed
The chief dental officer (CDO) has confirmed that implementation of a new clinical terminology system will be delayed until next year due to the Covid-19...
CMA warns of swift action against providers that fail to submit data to PHIN
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said it is set to take enforcement action against independent healthcare providers that fail to submit data...
Bupa launches genetic screening test
PMI provider Bupa has launched a genetic testing kit for its business customers to help employees personalise their approach to physical and mental wellbeing.
Bupa...
NHS spending on agency staff spirals
NHS spending on agency staff jumped by nearly 19% to an estimated £4.6bn in 2022/23, according to the latest figures from LaingBuisson.
That accounts for...
ICSs must take steps to understand local independent sector capacity and capability, says HSIB
Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) must embed effective processes to identify the capability and capacity available in local independent hospitals as the sector continues to...
Bupa UK Insurance launches at home skin cancer assessment service
Bupa UK has launched a remote skin assessment service to provide its health insurance customers with detection of skin cancers from home.
Bupa customers...
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