Financial performance of local NHS organisations exceeds expectations

The financial performance of local NHS organisations was better than anticipated last year, according to research released today by the Healthcare Financial Management Association...

The missing rungs on the career ladder

Healthcare is often the sector of choice for women but although well represented in nursing and medical roles, they remain a rare sight in...

Business as usual?

As the dust starts to settle on a surprising election result, what does the new Parliament hold in store for the NHS and the...

Boutique launches low cost PMI

Boutique insurer Security Trust has launched a low cost medical insurance scheme providing access to pioneering treatments overseas for cancer, heart disease, neurological conditions...

BMI trauma service

Consultants at BMI The London Independent Hospital have launched a new emergency service for patients who require sustained specialist care for complex injuries following...

First incident reported by IS provider on NRLS

The NHS National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS) has taken its first incident report from an independent sector provider following years of work by...

Robson joins Elysium as CFO

Elysium Healthcare has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Mark Robson as chief financial officer. Robson was previously chief financial officer of...

Call on sector to demonstrate value of PMI as self-pay continues to rise

The independent healthcare sector will not be able to 'thrive and survive' unless it can differentiate its offering and educate patients about the benefits...

Medicash takes stake in Now Healthcare Group

Health cash plan provider Medicash has taken a minority stake in Now Healthcare Group (NHG) with a £4m investment. NHG, which provides digital healthcare services...

Unilabs remains strong

Medical diagnostics company Unilabs has continued to experience strong, double digit growth following increased penetration of NHS markets and higher private sector sales in...