Slight decline at Cheadle Royal Despite a fall in sales, Cheadle Royal...

In the twelve months to 30 June 2007 turnover at the mental healthcare provider that is part of Affinity Hospitals decreased from £22.5m to...

Successful polyclinics will require energy and commitment

The polyclinic model has the potential to deliver more integrated, patient focused care for some health communities but will require considerable investment of time...

Independent sector providers could take on failing trusts

Independent sector providers could be called in to take over failing NHS trusts, under plans outlined by health minister Ben Bradshaw last month. Announcing new...

RBS backs management buyout at St George

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has backed a management buyout of Warrington based St George Healthcare Group Limited, led by husband and wife...

Future of Commercial Directorate in doubt as interim director appointed Speculation that...

Mr Wheeler resigned at the end of May after less than a year in post citing ‘personal reasons’ and plans to return to the...

RBS appoints director of healthcare

The Royal Bank of Scotland has appointed Jeremy Huband as director of healthcare, London Commercial Banking. Mr Huband, who has been with the bank...

PiC appoints medical director

Partnerships in Care (PiC) has announced the appointment of Dr Pete Snowden as medical director of Calverton Hill near Arnold, Nottinghamshire. Dr Snowden previously...

ISTCs reach financial close

Three of the four wave two independent sector treatment centre (ISTC) schemes given the go-ahead by health minister Ben Bradshaw in April have now...

New CEO at Affinity

Affinity Healthcare has announced the appointment of Tommy MacDonald Milner as its new chief executive. Mr MacDonald Milner’s healthcare career started in 1988 when...

PMI providers still failing to provide comprehensive cancer cover

PMI providers have come under fire for failing to provide clarity on cancer cover in their policies. According to a study by national cancer charity...