Addiction rehab provider extends portfolio with acquisition

The UK Addiction Treatment Group (UKAT) has completed a deal to buy Linwood House Treatment Centre from the Care Plus Group in Barnsley, South...

Merit launches health division to meet £3.7bn government plans

Offsite construction specialist Merit has launched a healthcare division to build sustainable hospitals with improved infection control. Merit Health will use the company’s offsite...

Continuing supply

As the Covid-19 pandemic forces more companies into liquidation, new rules introduced in June mean suppliers of goods and services could find themselves required...

Assura in strong position to partner NHS during challenging period

The CEO of specialist healthcare REIT Assura said today that the company remains in a strong position to partner with the NHS as it...

Bupa UK Insurance launches corporate proposition designed to expand access to health benefits

Bupa UK Insurance is launching a new PMI product for large businesses designed to help them scale up their health benefits to more employees. Available...

The London Clinic introduces new robotic surgical system

The London Clinic has introduced a new robotic surgical system into its Harley Street hospital. The da Vinci Xi Surgical System is a computer...

Acquisitions drive growth at Portman Healthcare

UK dental group Portman Healthcare has reported a 40% jump in turnover as acquisitions and the launch of its dedicated orthodontic business boosted 2019...

Transform Hospital Group enters into local NHS waiting list deals

Transform Hospital Group has entered into local contracts with two NHS trusts to help clear the backlog of patients waiting for elective procedures as...

MPS expands into corporate healthcare with three senior hires

Medical defence organisation the Medical Protection Society (MPS) is expanding its services into the corporate insurance market with three senior appointments. The new offering to...

Independent providers’ role in NHS diagnostics unclear after report urges short-term use of capacity

The NHS should maximise its use of independent sector diagnostic capacity while it rapidly expands its own capabilities, according to a major review of...