Healthcode data indicates record insured activity in 2023

New figures published by Healthcode suggest record growth in insured patient volumes across the independent healthcare provider sector in 2023. The technology specialist processed 10.2...

Elan Laser Clinics goes into administration

Cosmetic treatment provider Elan Laser Clinics has gone into administration less than two years after it was established. Michelle Elliot and Anthony Collier, partners with...

Reproductive health insurer raises £1.5m in pre-seed funding

Reproductive health insurance start-up Juniper has raised £1.5m in a pre-seed round led by Insuretech Ventures, supported by 2100 Ventures, Exceptional Ventures, and Heartfelt,...

The rise of the machines

Robotic and robotically assisted surgery is increasingly gaining traction in the UK. In the latest column from the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN),...

Hartley joins Gleacher Shacklock

Independent investment banking boutique Gleacher Shacklock has appointed Dr Anthony Hartley as a partner, with a focus on building its healthcare business. Hartley has more...

GenesisCare emerges from bankruptcy with three distinct businesses

Australian-owned cancer treatment network GenesisCare has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after reorganising into three independent businesses. It now consists of GenesisCare Australia, GenesisCare UK and...

More than 15,000 medical professionals trained in independent sector

More than 15,000 medical professionals were trained in independent healthcare settings in 2022/23, according to new research by the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN). The...

New team heads up Psychiatry UK

Digital mental health provider Psychiatry UK has appointed Nell Montgomery as CEO. Founded in 2012, the company has seen rapid growth, primarily driven by demand...

Doctorcall to offer Covid jabs alongside flu vaccination service

Visiting doctor service Doctorcall has become one of the latest independent sector providers to announce it will be delivering private Covid-19 vaccinations. The company, which...

Nuffield reports encouraging outcomes from cardiac rehab programme

Nuffield Health has reported encouraging results from its cardiac rehabilitation programme, with significant improvements in the physical fitness and emotional wellbeing of participants. The eight-week...