KPMG boosts M&A team

KPMG has appointed Jonathan Coddington as partner in its healthcare M&A team.Mr Coddington, who previously headed Hawkpoint’s healthcare practice, said: ‘The healthcare sector continues...

Priory opens new unit

The Priory Hospital Southampton has opened a high dependency unit for adolescents and increased its provision for acute adolescent care.The number of adolescent beds...

AXA PPP International appointments

AXA PPP International has appointed Chris Knott as distribution director. Previously the company’s sales and marketing director, he will be responsible for strengthening business...

Castlebeck CEO

Lee Reed has been appointed chief executive of Castlebeck following the departure of Dr Jonathan Mann, who left at the start of the year...

Advent snaps up Priory after Bain flops

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has reached an agreement to sell the Priory Group to Advent International for £925m. The deal is equivalent to...

AXA snaps up JHA in pre-pack

AXA Private Equity has emerged as the majority stakeholder in dental services provider James Hull Associates (JHA) following a £7m investment to take the...

Lighthouse to launch female-only service in Wales

Lighthouse Healthcare is opening a new female rehabilitation service at its mental health hospital in Wales.Subject to the necessary registration from Healthcare Inspectorate Wales,...

Barclays expands healthcare team

Barclays Corporate’s healthcare team has appointed Neil Chandler as a relationship director with responsibility for providing industry expertise and identifying new business opportunities in...

Price competition moves a step closer

Ministers have taken a small step towards to the creation of a genuine market in the NHS after announcing that providers may be able...

BMI invests in Swindon hospital

BMI The Ridgeway Hospital in Swindon has announced plans for a £3.2m development programme.The upgrade will provide the hospital with a third new operating...