WPA launches Health-e-ISA scheme

Health insurer WPA has launched a new product that works in conjunction with tax efficient savings such as ISAs to offer customers reduced premiums.The...

Mildmay sustained by redevelopment funds

While Mildmay Mission Hospital continues its work in treating those affected by HIV and AIDS, its financial position is being substantially underpinned by drawing...

Nuffield in talks with NHS over hospital sale

A NHS trust is poised to acquire the Nuffield Hull Hospital in a move which could see the charity disposing of its tenth hospital...

Providers sought for new town in Devon

Health managers from Devon primary care trust (PCT) are on a drive to find new healthcare providers to service the county’s new town of...

Early retirement for Standard Life CEO

Bob Watts will be taking over as director of healthcare for the newly formed Standard Life UK financial services following Mike Hall’s decision to...

Scotland’s private hospitals providing good quality care

Independent hospitals and hospices in Scotland are proving good quality care, the country’s regulator said last month.In a national review published by the Care...

New research supports breast cancer screening in older women

Breast cancer screening in older women is effective and can reduce deaths from the disease, according to new research from the Netherlands.The research in...

Knight Frank appoints surveyor

Knight Frank LLP has appointed Mark Goodenough to join the healthcare department as surveyor in its Exeter office. Mr Goodenough, who has over eight...

BUPA expands MRI network

BUPA has extended its MRI network by a third in a bid to improve access for its members.BUPA launched its MRI network in 2006,...

‘Locked door’ ward opens at New Hall

MHC, part of the Castlebeck Group, has opened a ‘locked door’ ward at its New Hall Hospital in Wrexham, Wales, which provides services for...