NHSPN calls on new government to renew its relationship with independent providers

Independent sector providers could deliver over 350,000 additional elective procedures for the NHS each year and provide much needed capacity in primary care and...

Bupa launches new physiotherapy network

Health insurer Bupa has launched a new physiotherapy network, similar to the specialist networks it operates for MRI and ophthalmology.Over 3,500 physiotherapy facilities have...

Providers report growth in self-pay activity

Hospital providers are reporting double-digit growth in self pay activity as more patients opt for ‘pay-as-you-go’ treatment over private medical insurance, according to new...

PiC buys Hampshire addition treatment centre

Partnerships in Care (PiC) has continued its recent expansion with the acquisition of The Manor Clinic, a 15-bed drug, addiction and depression treatment centre...

DH to tackle spiralling agency costs

The Department of Health has announced a package of measures designed to curb spiralling NHS spending on agency staff. The new rules will begin in...

Improvements needed for those in mental health crisis

A report by the Care Quality Commission has found that improvements are needed in 24-hour support for people having a mental health crisis despite...

Care UK re-appointed at HMP Chelmsford

Care UK has been reappointed run offender healthcare at HMP Chelmsford under a five year contract.The company was first appointed to run healthcare services...

Expansion plans for Frenchay

Huntercombe Group owned Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre has announced plans to expand with the creation of a new hospital opposite its existing facility...

NHS could save £5bn a year by being more efficient

An interim report on NHS productivity by Lord Carter of Coles has found that the NHS could save up to £5bn a year by...

Priory opens walk-in centre

The Priory Group has opened its first walk-in high street clinic in Birmingham to tackle workplace stress.The Group has invested £240,000 in the Birmingham...