Waiting lists rise, but number of long waits continues to fall

Healthcare Market News (News) April 2002The number of patients waiting to be admitted to NHS hospitals in England rose by 1.8% during the last...

Medical Solutions plc results

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) April 2002Medical Solutions plc has reported revenues of £16.1m (£9.8m) and loss before tax of £1.6m (profit 0.4m) for...

Urgent improvements needed in drug misuse services

Healthcare Market News (News) April 2002The Audit Commission has called for 'urgent improvements' in drug treatment services to prevent drug misusers falling through the...

Poor health could prevent UK population working into later life

Healthcare Market News (News) April 2002Britain's population may not be fit enough to carry on working into later life, despite the pressure of changing...

Oasis expansion programme near completion

Healthcare Market News (Dentistry) April 2002AIM-listed UK dental care operator, Oasis Healthcare Plc has announced the acquisition of further general dental practices in Hull,...

Private treatment expenditure

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) April 2002The Secretary of State for Health was asked (6 March 2002: Column: 435W) to list the private hospitals which...

Nestor results

Healthcare Market News (Company News) April 2002Nestor Healthcare Group's 'step change in strategy' away from nursing personnel to GP back-up services and home care...

NHS needs to work more effectively when selling off surplus

Healthcare Market News (News) April 2002NHS trusts need to dispose of surplus property more quickly and effectively, according to a report published by the...

Private sector prices

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) April 2002The Secretary of State for Health was asked (11 March 2002: Column: 834W) how the money being made available...

Allied Healthcare Group

Healthcare Market News (Company News) April 2002Allied Healthcare Group, specialist healthcare personnel provider, reported revenues of £95.7m (£80.9m), including £8.9m from acquisitions, for the...