NHS patients unaware they can choose private hospitals

New research suggests that few patients are aware that they can attend privately run hospitals under the government’s patient choice scheme.According to a survey...

Former AXA directors take over at THIG

Two former AXA PPP directors will be taking up the reins at The Health Insurance Group (THIG) in January.Iain McMillan, previously director for intermediary...

ALC Health appoints director

ALC Health has announced the appointment of Andrew Apps as director, a newly created position within the company. Mr Apps has 28 years experience...

Nuffield appoints new chairman and governors

Nuffield Health has announced the appointment of a new chairman and four new governors.Michael Smith, a governor since 2003, will take over as chairman...

Margins dip at Bupa Home Healthcare

An increase in high revenue therapy areas has boosted income at Bupa Home Healthcare Ltd but resulted in lower margins. The company, formerly Clinovia, which...

NHS patients rank hygiene above waiting times

Patients rate cleanliness and hygiene above shorter waiting times when receiving treatment on the NHS, according to an opinion poll carried out by COMRES...

No room for squares

As Circle prepares to open its first hospital in Bath, the jury is still out on whether the company’s model can really deliver the...

Aviva UK Health Insurance appoints new MD

Phil Willcock has been appointed managing director of Aviva UK Health Insurance (formerly Norwich Union), succeeding Gil Baldwin.Mr Willcock, who was previously Norwich Union’s...

Increase in fertility service revenues boosts profits at Bourn Hall

Cambridge-based fertility clinic and research company Bourn Hall has reported a surge in pre-tax profits on the back of increased revenues and a fall...

Circle secures £20m investment from Blackrock

Private equity firm BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited has invested £20m in Health Investment Holdings Limited (HIHL), which owns hospital provider Circle.This is the...