Nuffield rolls out aquablation therapy in new sites
Nuffield Health has launched aquablation therapy, a robotic treatment for men with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH), at its Parkside and Oxford hospitals.
BPH, which affects...
Single speciality providers gain foothold as outpatient growth outpaces inpatient care
There has been a shift in the league table of top independent sector healthcare providers as growth in outpatient and diagnostic activity continues to...
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...