Learning disabilities

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (21 January 2002: Column: 688W) if he will discuss with MENCAP access to services by persons...

OFT investigation

Healthcare Market News (Dentistry) February 2002The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is to launch an investigation into private dentistry, following claims that private patients...

Nurses’ pay awards unlikely to impact on private sector

Healthcare Market News (News) February 2002The latest wave of pay increases for nurses is unlikely to have any adverse effects on private healthcare providers....

Surgical staff

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) February 2002The Secretary of State for Health was asked (21 January 2002: Column: 684W) what new recruitment initiatives he plans...

Genetic and Insurance Committee chair

Healthcare Market News (Personnel) February 2002Professor David Johns has been appointed as the new chair of the Genetics and Insurance Committee (GAIC). Professor Johns...

Funding Formula

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (22 January 2002: Column: 751W) what plans he has to revise the funding formula for the...

Dental placing

Healthcare Market News (Dentistry) February 2002Integrated Dental Holdings (IDH) has launched a pathfinder prospectus which is planned to lead to a £25m placing by...

Milburn outlines plans for single healthcare inspectorate

Healthcare Market News (News) February 2002The Department of Health is set to u-turn on its policy for the regulation of independent healthcare providers. Just...

BMI acquires Scottish hospitals

Healthcare Market News (Company News) February 2002BMI Healthcare has acquired two hospitals belonging to Healthcare Scotland for an undisclosed sum. Acquisition of the the...

ABPI president named

Healthcare Market News (Personnel) February 2002Dr John Patterson has been named president designate of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI). Patterson, executive...