AXA PPP launches low-cost cover for larger businesses
AXA PPP healthcare has launched a lower cost PMI policy designed to help medium and large size businesses provide health cover for their whole workforce.
London Clinic sees growth continue
The London Clinic has continued to grow reporting an EBITDA increase of 12% from £32.1m in 2010 to £35.8m for the year ending 31 December 2011.
Recession impacts mental health
Mind, the mental health charity has seen a surge in demand for its help lines since the start of the recession. Calls to its Infoline and Legal line were up 18% and 28% respectively between October and April 2011-12, compared with the same period in 2010-11. The helplines are for people experiencing mental health problems, or their loved ones, who are in urgent need of information and guidance. People call the lines with a wide range of enquiries, from advice on where to seek mental health care, to information about medications and the rights of patients in psychiatric hospital.
Fees increases in ‘hotspots’
Community Care Market News (News) December 2001 The first signs of a major upward realignment in local authorities' benchmark fee rates for...
Proton Partners lease deal
Proton Partners International has signed a ten-year lease to establish a research centre at the Life Sciences Accelerator building in Liverpool, which is due...
Denplan rolls out hygiene plan
Specialist dental insurer Denplan is rolling out its new hygiene payment plan nationwide following the success of trials in Scotland.
Lords call for radical change
The House of Lords called for radical change to the health and social care system last month to ensure the UK is ready to deal with its ageing population. Its report Ready for Ageing warned that there has been a collective failure to address the implications of more older people and that without urgent actions this boon could turn into a series of miserable crises. The report said that the interdependent nature of health and social care meant that the funding split between them is not sustainable and they should be commissioned and funded jointly.
Performance indicators
Healthcare Market News (Parliament) April 2002 The Secretary of State for Health was asked (12 March 2002: Column: 1005W) if he will...
PPP Lifetime launches new funding product
Community Care Market News (News) June 1999 PPP Lifetime Care has launched a new product aimed at older people with immediate care...
Runwood directors report a ‘solid year’ but profits are down
Runwood Homes saw its revenues rise 10.7% from £105.9m to £117.4m for the year ended 30 September 2016. Cost of sale rose to £75.2m...
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