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Government has unveiled its Employment Rights Bill strengthening statutory sick pay (SSP), establishing a new right to bereavement leave and making flexible working the default where practical. These measures will be supported...

Doctor Care Anywhere has completed its action plan to reverse the downgrade that it received from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) last year, and is looking forward to a reinspection.  But so...

The number of people waiting for NHS treatment in England increased by a further 18,600 in August as numbers continued to remain above 7.6 million people for yet another month, according to...

Simplyhealth is to offer its customers access to Spectrum.Life's digital mental health service as part of their health plan. Spectrum.Life’s offering includes full digital mental health support enabling members to assess their...

Healthcode has cleared 15% more healthcare invoices in 2024 than all of 2023, clearing £3.8bn worth this year. It expects to process £5bn worth this year. And the firm added insurance claims...

WPA group CEO Nathan Irwin believes improved and appropriate remuneration for doctors is possible but it will require greater transparency of healthcare provider costs. Irwin acknowledged that doctors felt they were being...

Limits placed by private medical insurance (PMI) providers on patient choice of treatment is adversely affecting patient outcomes and in some cases potentially risking lives. This was the stark warning from Dr...

Broadstone has warned the government should resist the temptation of increasing rates on Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) at the upcoming budget, as such a move could backfire and make the NHS backlog...

Lower personal energy and vitality is a factor in individuals delaying or avoiding paying for medical treatment or services and the rate at which they can recover, according to a report from...

Six in 10 (61%) surveyed NHS dental patients would consider paying for private dental care. This is according to dental payment plan provider Denplan's Oral Health Survey 2024 which surveyed more than...