South Lanarkshire Council

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 26 January 2001 at Column: 753W) what guidance he proposes to issue following the judgment...

Manpower survey predicts growth for private healthcare

Healthcare Market News (News) February 2001Both private and public sector healthcare employers are predicting a major upturn in job opportunities in the first quarter...

Initial Health MBO

Healthcare Market News (Company News) February 2001Bridgepoint Capital has completed a £27m buy-out of Midlands-based Initial Personnel Services (IPS) from parent company Rentokil Initial...

Bed blocking

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 8 January 2001 at Column: 444W) what representations he has received on the incidence of...

Pay increases for NHS staff

Healthcare Market News (News) February 2001The government has announced pay increases of 3.7% for 300,000 NHS staff, including ambulance workers, scientists, clerical and maintenance...

Health Committee inquiries

Healthcare Market News (News) February 2001The Health Committee has announced that it is to undertake two short inquiries into head injury rehabilitation and the...

London NHS trusts sign up to offer combined contract

Healthcare Market News (News) February 2001NHS trusts in London have agreed to a new approach to contracts with staffing agencies in an attempt to...

Sheltered housing

The Secretary of State for Health was further asked (Hansard 8 January 2001 at Column: 444W) if it is his policy that very sheltered...

TUC highlights stress problem

Healthcare Market News (News) December 2000A survey undertaken by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has identified stress is a major workplace hazard. Long working...

Boots to offer eye surgery

Healthcare Market News (Company News) December 2000Boots is to open a laser eye clinic within its Boots Opticians Regent Street London store. The £1.7m...