Cromwell Hospital introduces Aquablation therapy
Bupa-owned Cromwell Hospital in London has introduced Aquablation therapy - a minimally invasive procedure that uses a robotically controlled waterjet to treat a symptomatic...
Planning for the future
IHPN CEO David Hare reviews the latest NHS Planning Guidance and Payment Scheme and what they mean for the independent sector’s role in continued...
PAI Partners takes major stake in pan-European rehab business
Private equity firm PAI Partners (PAI) has acquired a majority stake in pan-European rehabilitation business Vamed via a strategic partnership with global healthcare company...
HCA Healthcare UK to open two women’s health centres
HCA Healthcare UK has announced an £18m investment in two new outpatient centres dedicated to women’s healthcare.
Both centres will deliver diagnosis and treatment for...
Healthcare London launches first country-specific campaign
Healthcare London, the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN)-backed initiative to promote London as a key destination for medical tourism, has launched its first country-specific...
New CMO at Psychiatry UK
Online mental health provider Psychiatry UK has appointed Dr Joanne Farrow as chief medical officer.
An experienced clinician with expertise in managing services at director...
Clerkenwell Health launches professional course in psychedelic-assisted therapy
Mental health start-up Clerkenwell Health is launching a practitioner programme for healthcare professionals interested in psychedelic-assisted therapy.
The move coincides with a new study published...
Practice Plus Group launches TV ads for Wellsoon brand
Practice Plus Group has launched a TV advertising campaign for its lower cost private surgery brand Wellsoon.
The regionally targeted campaign will screen on ITV...
DAC Beachcroft adds three partners to health and social care team
Law firm DAC Beachcroft has promoted three colleagues to the position of partner in its health and social care team.
The partners are Jemma Gillson...
Orthopaedics and ophthalmology continue to drive independent sector share of NHS electives
Independent sector healthcare providers carried out 10.6% of all NHS-funded elective activity in February, according to analysis of NHS England data by the Independent...