Concern over shortage of consultant psychiatrists

The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) has published a manifesto identifying its major concerns and priorities in the run up to the General Election....

Bed blocking

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (13 March 2001: Column: 588W) what measures he proposes to end bed blocking in acute hospitals.John...

Elderly patients (GP visits)

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (14 March 2001: Column: 624W) if he will assess the desirability of enforcing common guidelines across...

Intermediate care

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (15 March 2001: Column: 723W) how many people will not require long-term care, who would otherwise...

Boots acquires dental laboratory

Healthcare Market News (Dentistry) April 2001The Boots Company plc has announced the £1.63m acquisition of the dental laboratory, Portland Ceramics Limited (Portland). The acquisition...

Private sector purchasing

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) April 2001The Secretary of State for Health was asked (13 March 2001: Column: 586W) to make a statement on the...

Groupama plans healthcare expansion

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) April 2001Groupama has announced plans to expand its portfolio of accident and health, travel and private medical business. The...

Call for more regulation of cosmetic surgery

Healthcare Market News (News) April 2001The House of Commons Health Committee has criticised the government over its refusal to insist on health warnings for...

Consultants (recruitment and retention)

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) April 2001The Secretary of State for Health was asked (13 March 2001: Column: 585W) to make a statement on the...

NHS appointments

Healthcare Market News (Personnel) April 2001The Department of Health has made three key appointments this month.Sir William Wells has been appointed to lead the...