PHIN reports 626% increase in robot-assisted surgery since 2017

The number of robot-assisted surgical procedures carried out in the UK rose by 626% between 2017 and 2024, according to a new report from...

Optegra launches NHS glaucoma clinics at Manchester and Bradford hospitals

Optegra has launched new NHS glaucoma clinics at its Manchester and Bradford hospitals, expanding beyond its existing cataract and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) services...

Revolution Partners launches addiction recovery business

Revolution Partners has invested £50m in the launch of a new mental health and addiction recovery business, which aims to transform service delivery in...

HCA UK introduces bispecific antibody therapy for lung cancer at Birmingham hospital

HCA Healthcare UK has introduced bispecific antibody therapy for patients with extensive stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) at its Harborne Hospital in Birmingham,...

WPA adds Group Deductible to Absolute Health scheme

WPA has added its Group Deductible model to its ‘claims rated’ Absolute Health product, aimed at companies with between 150 and 1,000 employees. The...

GenesisCare adds third MR-linac to UK network

GenesisCare has expanded its adaptive radiotherapy network with the installation of an MR-linac at its Guildford centre in Surrey. The company already operates MRI-guided radiotherapy...

AI physiotherapy clinic halves back pain waits in Cambridgeshire pilot

An AI-powered physiotherapy clinic has reduced NHS waiting lists for back pain in Cambridgeshire by more than 50% during a three-month pilot. Flok Health, developed...

Nuffield Health invests £1m in AI-enabled CT suites at Derby and Edinburgh hospitals

Nuffield Health has invested £1m in AI-enabled CT systems at its Derby and Edinburgh hospitals as part of a refurbishment of both diagnostic suites. The...

Inuvi opens Harley Street diagnostic centre

Inuvi has opened a new diagnostic centre in London’s Harley Street Health District to expand access to blood testing services for independent healthcare providers. The...

End in sight for Assura battle after PHP reaches major milestone

Primary Health Properties (PHP) has taken a major step forward in its £1.8bn bid for Assura after the rival bid from KKR and Stonepeak...