New scanner for King Edward VII

Healthcare Market News (News) June 2002King Edward VII's Hospital Sister Agnes in London has opened a new scanning suite. The suite, based in the...

Prestige Nursing launches new division

Healthcare Market News (Company News) June 2002Prestige Nursing has launched an allied health professional division to meet increasing demand for occupational therapists, radiotherapists and...

GVA Grimley Healthcare appointments

Healthcare Market News (Personnel) June 2002GVA Grimley has announced two promotions in its healthcare property team. Amanda Nurse will become a partner and Jessamy...

Heart failure hospital admissions ‘unnecessary’

Healthcare Market News (News) June 2002NHS beds are being used unnecessarily for heart failure patients who could be treated just as effectively at home....

BCWA results

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) June 2002Bristol Contributory Welfare Association (BCWA), the provident PMI provider, reported a pre-tax surplus of £5.5m in 2001 (£7.0m...

New role for deputy chief medical officer

Healthcare Market News (Personnel) June 2002NHS chief executive Nigel Crisp has announced the appointment of Sheila Adam, director of specialist health services and deputy...

10% of NHS theatre time wasted

Healthcare Market News (News) June 2002An average of 10% of NHS theatre time is wasted due to cancelled sessions which cannot be reused, says...

BUPA wins Unilever deal

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) June 2002BUPA has secured a contract to provide medical insurance to employees and families of Unilever plc. The deal...

Ashley House appoints finance director

Healthcare Market News (Personnel) June 2002Ashley House plc, the support service provider for primary healthcare, has appointed James Cane as finance director and company...

Staffordshire learning disability tender

Staffordshire County Council is inviting expressions of interest in the provision of 24-hour support to five people who have learning disabilities and mental health...