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The independent sector's investment in community diagnostics centres (CDCs) has saved the NHS's capital budget an estimated £110m. This is according to health secretary Steve Barclay (pictured), who told the Independent Healthcare...

Two in five (40%) mortgage advisers have seen an increase in protection conversations with customers as a result of the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA's) Consumer Duty, according to findings from the Association...

Two in 10 businesses are planning to offer private medical insurance (PMI) for their employees in 2024, according to polling conducted on behalf of the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN). The survey...

Six in 10 Brits claim they see their dentist more consistently than their GP, according to research from Denplan. The findings from the dental plan specialist, which is part of Simplyhealth, come...

Advisers are gearing up for growth this year. Engage is on track to "smash" new business targets, while London & Country has just seen its biggest recruitment intake. But executing growth plans...

NHS dental complaints have soared by two thirds, with access, treatment, and fees ranking highly among main concerns, according to England’s Health Ombudsman. The number of complaints to the Parliamentary and Health...

Dai-ichi Life and YuLife have begun a pilot implementation of the YuLife wellbeing model in Japan. The model offers a variety of health and wellness services including the YuLife app and online...

A third of organisations do not have a clear process in place for handling employee wellbeing concerns despite an increase in such enquiries. This is according to research from fintech start-up Mintago...

Canada Life UK has appointed Rebecca Gladstone as head of public policy, a newly created role within the CEO’s office. Gladstone joins group protection provider Canada Life UK from the Financial Services...

Arthur J Gallagher & Co has appointed both a president and chief operating officer (COO). Thomas Gallagher (pictured), the current CEO of brokerage services, takes on the role of president from current...