Standards for intermediate care

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 9 June 2000 at column 403W) if, in respect of nursing homes and community-based settings,...

RCN launches employer toolkit

Healthcare Market News (News) June 2000 The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has launched a guide for employers in the independent healthcare...

Service recommendations for younger people with dementia

A new report published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and produced by the Faculty for Old Age Psychiatry, has put forward a series...

BUPA appointment

Brian Bartley has been appointed head of operations at BUPA Health Assurance (BHA), the division which sells health and protection products, including long term...

Craegmoor acquisitions

Craegmoor Healthcare has this month announced the acquisition of four homes, all of which cater for people with learning disabilities. Three of the homes...

Review of critical care services

Healthcare Market News (News) June 2000Health Secretary, Alan Milburn, this month announced reform of NHS critical care services backed up by a additional money...

Bon Secours future decided

Healthcare Market News (Company News) June 2000The Bon Secours Hospital in Langside, Glasgow is due to close this month after administrators Grant Thornton failed...

Pay agreement for junior doctors

Healthcare Market News (News) June 2000Junior doctors have voted to accept a new agreement with the government. The agreement, welcomed by Health Minister John...

Provident figures

Healthcare Market News (Company News) June 2000Figures for 1999 have this month been released by three provident and friendly societies active in the PMI...

Winter planning advice issued

Healthcare Market News (News) June 2000Chief executives of NHS trusts and health authorities and social services directors have been instructed to liaise with independent...