Bupa launches genetic screening test

PMI provider Bupa has launched a genetic testing kit for its business customers to help employees personalise their approach to physical and mental wellbeing. Bupa...

Vocare secures £10.6m contract extension

Vocare has secured a £10.6m contract extension to run the urgent care centre at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington for a further two years...
Dr Vivienne McVey has been appointed CEO of Virgin Care

Virgin Care gets new CEO as Johnson departs

Dr Vivienne McVey has been appointed CEO of Virgin Care following the departure of Bart Johnson, who has left after almost nine years leading...
Proton Partners International is gearing up for a £320m float

Proton Partners International set for £320m float

Cancer care specialist Proton Partners International (PPI) is poised for a £320m flotation on London’s NEX Exchange. The company, which was launched in 2015 by...
What will the NHS Long Term Plan mean for mental health?

A plan for mental health

The NHS Long Term Plan sets out new funding and targets for NHS mental health. Tim Read, director, UK and Europe healthcare advisory at...

BMA research finds half of GP premises unfit for purpose

Half of all GP practice buildings in England are not fit for purpose, according to new research from the British Medical Association (BMA). A survey...

VitalityHealth expands face-to-face GP service

VitalityHealth has entered into partnership with GP provider DocTap to extend its face-to-face GP service for members in Greater London. DocTap has 12 clinics, taking...

PHP acquires ninth property in Ireland

Primary Health Properties (PHP) has contracted to fund and acquire its ninth property in the Republic of Ireland. Under the deal, which has been made...

TPC revenue dips as new facility suffers operational constraints

Cosmetic treatment and surgery provider The Private Clinic (TPC) has reported a £1.4m dip in revenue to £17.8m for the year ended 31 March...

Another challenging year for staffing company Hays

Hays Healthcare Ltd said it had experienced another period of tough trading after announcing a 27% drop in revenue to £16.7m for the year...