Boots sets out future strategy

Healthcare Market News (Company News) October 1999Boots the Chemists plc set out its strategy for the future development of the company at a presentation...

Improved access to NHS dentistry

Healthcare Market News (Dentistry) October 1999The Prime Minister announced this month an initiative using NHS Direct which will advise patients on the nearest NHS...

Croydon homes survey

A survey undertaken by the health and safety unit at Croydon council found that over half of all independent sector nursing and residential homes...

Craegmoor wins NHS contract

Craegmoor Healthcare has signed a contract with Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust to provide ongoing care for up to fifteen people with enduring mental...

Primary Health Properties

Healthcare Market News (Company News) August 1999Primary Health Properties has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Primary Health Investment Properties Limited has recently completed...

NHS Direct

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) August 1999The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 5 July 1999 at column 395) what is the planned...

Chesterton appointment

Jim Fogden has joined Chesterton's Leeds-based healthcare office. Previously based in the company's Southampton office, Mr Fogden will provide valuation, consultancy and agency advice,...

Lambeth social services director

London borough of Lambeth has appointed Lisa Christensen as executive director of social services and health improvement.Ms Christensen, who was formally executive director of...

Matrix figures

Matrix Healthcare, which runs five homes with just over 200 beds, reported revenues of £1.5m and profit before tax of £1000 for the six...

Southern Cross agrees union recognition

Southern Cross Healthcare has announced the completion of a recognition agreement with the GMB Union.Southern Cross Healthcare, which operates 62 nursing and residential homes...