Long waits for mental health care persist
People are continuing to face long waits for mental health care, with many not receiving support while waiting, according to the CQC’s latest annual...
Mackay confirms withdrawal of payment cap proposals
NHS England (NHSE) has abandoned plans to cap the amount commissioners pay independent providers for elective activity.
Under NHSE’s 2025/26 Payment Scheme consultation proposals, ICBs...
Senior hires at Nuffield
Nuffield Health has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Kathryn Pritchard to the newly created role of chief people officer and Chris...
PHP steps up bidding war for Assura
PHP has stepped up the bidding war with private equity firm KKR for Assura after making a £1.5bn merger offer for the specialist healthcare...
KIMS award recognises equality and diversity
LycaHealth-owned KIMS Hospital has been awarded Hospital of the Year at the People's Awards 2025.
The award, which recognises outstanding contributions by individuals and teams focused...
Spire extends occupational health capability with Acorn acquisition
Spire Healthcare has expanded its presence in the occupational health market with the acquisition of Acorn Occupational Health for an initial consideration of £3.3m.
Acorn...
The future is in sight: Revolutionising eye care products and services
Ophthalmology has been commanding increased interest from investors in recent years as private companies expand to fill the gaps in NHS services. But it...
Cushman & Wakefield appoints Sophia Sham as regional managing partner
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Sophia Sham as its regional managing partner for the South West and South Wales.
Sham, who has been at the...
MPS Foundation opens applications for 2025 research grants
The MPS Foundation has opened applications for its 2025 grant programme, inviting submissions from researchers in private health and dental care settings. The initiative...
Cedars Sinai enters London market with Guy’s and St Thomas’ collaboration
US healthcare giant Cedars Sinai has announced the opening of its first UK clinic as part of a strategic collaboration with Guy’s and St...
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