Birmingham plan to claw back millions from independent sector

Mental health providers in the independent sector stand to lose a considerable amount of NHS business, following news that plans are underway to build...

NHS mental health boosted by PFI windfall

NHS mental health facilities have been given a boost as part of a £4bn PFI redevelopment plan announced by Health Secretary John Reid. The...

Which? report slams private health screening

Healthcare Market News (News) August 2004Two private clinics have been criticised for providing inaccurate information to patients undergoing health screening tests. A report into...

Cosmetic surgery

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) August 2004Paul Burstow asked the Secretary of State for Health (7 July 2004: Column 610W) what measures have been taken...

Birmingham plan to ‘repatriate’ £6m a year from independent sector

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) August 2004Mental health providers in the independent sector stand to lose a considerable amount of NHS business, following news...

Concerns over dismal mental health star ratings

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) August 2004The Healthcare Commission has said it is concerned that the number of mental health trusts to receive the...

Nuffield forced to close Windsor hospital

Healthcare Market News (News) August 2004Nuffield Hospitals is to close the HRH Princess Christian's Hospital in Windsor at the end of September following a...

Surplus capacity

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) August 2004Patsy Calton asked the Secretary of State for Health (12 July 2004: Column 945W) what surplus capacity in each...

Covenant targets end of year for new Lancashire opening

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) August 2004Covenant Healthcare, the organisation run by former Crestacare boss Dr Magdy Ishak, is hoping to complete work on...

Craegmoor to open new medium secure unit

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) August 2004Craegmoor Healthcare has announced the development of a 28-bed medium secure unit for people detained under the Mental...