Scotland’s waiting lists reach record low

The Scottish Executive has reported an 82% fall in the number of patients waiting longer than six months for elective surgery, putting it on...

New academic course to boost mental healthcare services

As part of a programme to improve mental health care services and boost the therapeutic outcome for service users, Liverpool John Moore University (LJMU)...

Emerging ketamine market revealed in drugs survey

Ketamine, an anaesthetic commonly used by veterinary surgeons, has become a significant player in the UK drugs scene and could eventually rival ecstasy, according...

Standard Life Healthcare makes surprise acquisition of FirstAssist’s PMI business

Standard Life Healthcare has become the UK’s third largest private medical insurer after acquiring the PMI business of FirstAssist Insurance Services Ltd for an...

WHA increases surplus

The Welsh Hospitals and Health Services Association, the operator of a small voluntary health care contribution scheme, has announced an increased surplus for the...

BMI launches private GP service

BMI Healthcare has announced plans to extend its private patient services into the primary care sector. The new private GP service, GP Extra, was launched...

Emerging ketamine market revealed

Ketamine, an anaesthetic commonly used by veterinary surgeons, has become a significant player in the UK drugs scene on a scale that could eventually...

Improved results from Standard Life

Standard Life Healthcare has reported improvements in its financial performance for the half year ended 30 June 2005. The company’s interim results show pre-tax profits...

BMA survey claims NHS trusts are in financial crisis

Three out of four NHS trusts are facing a funding shortfall and a third say they will have to reduce service due to the...

BMI installs third ‘open’ MRI scanner

BMI Healthcare has installed an ‘open’ MRI Scanner at its Goring Hall Hospital in Sussex.Unlike traditional MRI equipment, the scanners are open on three...