The bitterest pill

Widespread concerns regarding the inappropriate prescritption of anti-psychotic medication for people with dementia have escalated in the wake of the government-commissioned probe into the...

Castlebeck adds clinician

Specialist provider Castlebeck has appointed Dr Steve Wilkinson to the newly created role of director of community clinical operations. In the position Dr Wilkinson,...

The bitterest pill

Widespread concerns regarding the inappropriate prescritption of anti-psychotic medication for people with dementia have escalated in the wake of the government-commissioned probe into the...

NICE to tackle dementia

A consultation has been launched into new quality standards for both dementia and stroke treatment by the government’s drugs watchdog, the National Institute for...

Bosch enters the UK telehealth market

Best known for its power tools ranging from hammer drills and cordless screwdrivers to lawnmowers, the Bosch Group has this month entered the UK...

Dementia director for Bupa

Bupa has further cemented its dedication to increasing the amount of specialist dementia care it offers with the appointment of Dr Graham Stokes as...

AEGON launches healthcare property fund

Investment house AEGON Asset Management has launched a property fund with which it aims to take advantage of the increasing healthcare needs of the...

Professor Chris Ham to head up King’s Fund

Chris Ham, professor of health policy and management at the Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham, has been announced as chief executive of...

Mental health sector grows but slowdown expected in credit crisis aftermath

Revenues of independent sector mental health hospitals in the UK rose to a record £1bn in 2008 according to Mental Health and Specialist Care...

Cigna launches online dental assessments

CIGNA has launched an online dental health assessment for its members.Members can complete two assessments – one measuring the risk of dental cavities and...