IHF raises concern over inspection and registration fee increases

Healthcare Market News (News) March 2005Government policy to encourage greater independent sector involvement in the NHS could be in jeopardy if planned increases in...

New allergy centre at London Clinic

Healthcare Market News (News) March 2005The London Clinic has opened a new allergy centre treating adult patients for a variety of conditions including hay...

Elective surgery

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) March 2005Rob Marris asked the Secretary of State for Health (10 February 2005: Column 1692W) what research his Department has...

Priory redefines neuro-rehabilitation services

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) March 2005Priory Group has redefined its neuro-rehabilitation services for patients over 16 with complex physical, cognitive/behavioural and emotional impairment...

NHS choice pilot schemes

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) March 2005Andrew Lansley asked the Secretary of State for Health (2 February 2005: Column 994W) how many NHS choice pilots...

CMO announces cosmetic surgery regulations

Healthcare Market News (News) March 2005Non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as Botox and aesthetic fillers will be regulated by the end of this year, chief...

PFI investors get windfall returns

Healthcare Market News (Public Private Partnerships) March 2005The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed its report on the three-star Darent Valley Hospital NHS Trust...

Priory launches early psychosis service

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) March 2005The Priory Hospital Roehampton has launched a new service aimed at the early detection of psychosis. Priory's Rapid...

Patient choice pilots

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) March 2005Andrew Lansley asked the Secretary of State for Health (4 February 2005: Column 1172W) what steps he is taking...

BUPA figures confirm rise in demand for cosmetic surgery

Healthcare Market News (News) March 2005BUPA has announced a 32% increase in the number of cosmetic surgery operations carried out at its hospitals. The...