GMB calls on government to requisition all private hospital beds

The GMB union is calling on the UK government to requisition all private hospital beds to provide extra support for coronavirus cases.  In a statement,...
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Spire Healthcare asked to support NHS amid Covid-19 pandemic

Private hospital provider Spire Healthcare has been asked to provide support to the NHS during growing coronavirus pressures. Following a meeting with NHS England...

The Regenerative Clinic adds new treatment to its portfolio

The Regenerative Clinic has launched nSTRIDE Autologous Protein Injections to its portfolio of rejuvenating orthobiologic therapies. The nSTRIDE protein injection uses protein taken from...

PHP acquisition takes portfolio to 490 assets

Primary Health Properties (PHP) has increased its portfolio to 490 assets after contracting to acquire a new primary care centre in Epsom, Surrey. The specialist...

The Paterson Inquiry report: a legal perspective

  In the first of a series of three articles exploring the implications of the Paterson Inquiry report, Jill Mason, partner and head of health...

PET-CT scanning volumes boost AMG

UK-based imaging company Alliance Medical Group (AMG) has reported a 12.5% increase in turnover to £319m for the year ended 30 September 2019 as...

Primary Care Network Plans: Improving health in care homes?

Rob Day, principal associate at national law firm Mills & Reeve examines the draft specifications for Primary Care Networks and asks if the plans...

Revenue up but profit tumbles at Medvivo

Out-of-hours care provider Medvivo has reported a 29% rise in revenue to £21.8m for the year ended 30 June 2019 as it ramped up...

Sign up to digital platform trebles in wake of Coronavirus outbreak

The global spread of Coronavirus is leading to a surge in demand for digital consultations with specialist doctors in private practice, according to digital...

Medica Group finance director departs

Teleradiology services provider Medica Group has announced that its finance director Tony Lee has left the company. Medica said Lee was leaving to pursue...