Nestor down but in line with expectations

Nestor Healthcare Group plc, the quoted healthcare provider, has announced results for the year to 31 December 2003. The figures are approximately in line...

NHP £10.8m disposal

NHP plc has announced the sale of its NHP Healthcare Partnerships (NHPHP) business for £10.8m in cash. The transaction will produce a net gain...

Long term care

Paul Burstow asked the Secretary of State for Health (25 February 2004: Column 466W) whether the methodology used to arrive at his figures is...

Rethink to create early intervention network

Rethink, the mental health charity, is to put £360,000 towards the creation of an early intervention network. The initiative will create a network which...

New chair for King’s Fund

Sir Cyril Chantler is to be the new chairman of the King's Fund from 2 July 2004. He will take over from Sir Graham...

Mental Health Grant Guidance

The Department of Health has issued guidance on how its £133m Mental Health Grant (MHG) to Councils with Social Service Responsibilities (CSSRs) should be...

Scottish Executive assesses Mental Health Act

The Scottish Executive has published an assessment of mental health services and how the NHS and partner agencies should improve services for patients. The...

Private healthcare

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) April 2004Frank Dobson asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (23 February 2004: Column 120W) what his policy is regarding whether...

Bon Secours Galway £30m expansion

Healthcare Market News (News) April 2004Work has begun on a £30m expansion of the Bon Secours private hospital in Renmore near Galway. A new...

Calls for £185m Leeds children project

Healthcare Market News (Public Private Partnerships) April 2004Health authorities in Yorkshire are hoping to persuade the government to give the go-ahead for a £185m...