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Government launches new Mental Health Bill
The Department of Health (DH) has dropped its controversial Mental Health Bill and published a new shorter Bill to amend the Mental Health Act...
Ethnic minorities deterred from seeking alcohol misuse services
Ethnic minorities may have particular problems with alcohol use, yet may not be seeking help, a senior psychiatrist has warned. Writing in the British...
Pru rejects Aviva bid
Norwich Union owner, Aviva plc, has withdrawn its proposed merger with the Prudential after its ‘informal offer’ was rejected as an ‘unwelcome’ bid that...
PMI ranks second in flexible benefits schemes
PMI is the second most popular benefit offered by employers under flexible benefits schemes. According to a new survey by Employee Benefits magazine, 68%...
Groupama begins phasing out Clinicare brand
Groupama has completed the first phase of integration of Clinicare into its health insurance business. From 1 March 2006, all new business will be...
Paycare results
Formerly known as Patient’s Aid Association, a mutual insurance company that operates healthcare cash benefit plans, Paycare has released its financial statements for the...
Green light for St Bart’s
The UK’s largest ever PFI hospital project has been given the go-ahead following a review of the £650m scheme by the Department of Health...
Watford PFI unveiled
Plans for a new 500-bed hospital in Watford, Hertfordshire were unveiled last month. If it goes ahead, the £329m PFI hospital will form the...
Alliance tipped to fetch £500m as auction begins
Alliance Medical is reported to have been put up for sale by owners Bridgepoint. A spokesperson for the company told HMN that NM Rothschild...
HCL acquires BBL
Healthcare staffing provider Healthcare Locums plc (HCL) has acquired BBL (Europe) Ltd - a healthcare recruitment company which specialises in the provision of doctors...
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