Benenden offers new injectable implant for knee OA

Benenden Hospital has begun offering Arthrosamid®, a non-degradable hydrogel injectable implant, to patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis (OA) as an alternative to knee surgery. Arthrosamid®,...

NHS called on to make more use of independent sector as waiting lists rise

The number of patients waiting for routine NHS treatment has risen for the sixth consecutive month to reach 7.64 million in August. Despite continued falls...

PHIN exploring expanded role after delivery of CMA Order

The Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) is engaging with stakeholders across the sector to explore how it can play a bigger role in data...

STAH’s vocational education arm awarded funding for new work programme

St Andrew’s Healthcare’s (STAH) vocational education arm, Workbridge, has been awarded a £60,000 grant by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) to support its efforts in...

Unlocking AI in healthcare: 4 key global lessons for UK private hospitals

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare around the world, and UK private acute hospitals stand to benefit greatly by learning from global AI leaders....

Browne Jacobson to provide HR services to health and social care clients

Laura Chinyere-Ezeh has joined Browne Jacobson as HR consultant to lead its latest offering for independent health and social care clients. With more than a...

Sir Julian Hartley confirmed as CQC chief executive

The CQC has confirmed it will appoint Sir Julian Hartley as chief executive. Hartley (pictured) has headed up NHS Providers since February and has...

Nuffield Tees expands capacity with additional theatres

Nuffield Health has completed the construction of two new operating theatres at its Tees Hospital, in partnership with Vanguard Healthcare Solutions, to expand elective...

New director of nursing at St Andrew’s Healthcare

St Andrew’s Healthcare (STAH) has appointed Catherine Vichare as director of nursing. Vichare (pictured) has more than 20 years’ experience in nursing and has worked...

Assura reports strong strategic progress ahead of interim results

Assura has reported ‘strong strategic progress’ for the six months to 30 September 2024, driven by its £500m acquisition of 14 private hospitals from...