Local govt should copy LIFT model

Healthcare Market News (News) November 2003Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT), the public-private partnership (PPP) model developed by the NHS to meet the building needs...

Department of Health launches BME consultation

The Department of Health (DoH) has launched a consultation into mental health services for black and minority ethnic communities. The consultation paper, Delivering Race...

Millions for private treatment for Scots

Healthcare Market News (News) November 2003The Scottish Executive has announced new funding for NHS Boards to spend on private treatment for NHS patients.NHS Boards...

BUPA strikes it lucky in Middle East

Healthcare Market News (News) November 2003BUPA International has formed a strategic alliance with Oman Insurance Company (OIC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The...

Further progress at Allied Healthcare

Healthcare Market News (Company News) November 2003Allied Healthcare (UK) Ltd, the provider of nurses and healthcare workers in the community, has recently filed last...

Ongoing work at Covenant

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) November 2003Covenant Healthcare, the organisation run by former Crestacare boss Dr Magdy Ishak, has told HMN of three new...

NHS Alliance: GP shortage will worsen

Healthcare Market News (News) November 2003The NHS Alliance has warned that a shortage of GPs will lead to major problems for the health service,...

Walsall action on delayed discharges

Walsall Council is working in partnership with Walsall Hospitals NHS Trust and Walsall Primary Care Trust to cut delayed discharges. The council has been...

BUPA Cheshire facelift nears completion

Healthcare Market News (News) November 2003A £3.7m facelift to BUPA's hospital in Stretton, North Cheshire is nearing the final stages of completion. Contractor Bluestone...

New broker for Oasis

Healthcare Market News (News) November 2003Oasis Healthcare plc, the AIM-listed UK dental care operator, has appointed Oriel Securities Ltd as nominated adviser and broker...