PMI & Healthcare
Ministers claim writing to patients about NHS data ‘not most effective’ way
Ministers have claimed that writing to patients about the highly controversial collection of patient data from GPs “may not be the most effective way to communicate on this topic”. Instead, they appear...
Read moreSelf employed dentists in Wales see 7% increase in taxable income
Self-employed dentists in Wales experienced a 7% increase in taxable income in 2019/20, according to data from NHS Digital. NHS Digital's Dental Earnings and Expenses Estimates 2019/20 report reveals taxable income for...
Read moreEight in 10 over 16s in England are fully vaccinated against Covid
Eight in 10 people aged over 16 in England are now fully vaccinated against Covid, according to official data. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) data reveals that as of 1 August,...
Read moreDenplan launches leadership development group for young dentists
Denplan has launched a support group offering young dentists networking, mentoring and professional leadership development opportunities. The 12 month programme for dentists aged under 35 aims to develop the next generation of...
Read moreNHS backlogs driving broker enquiries but risk of private hospital capacity crunch looms – analysis
The number of patients awaiting the start of NHS treatment in England hit a record 5.5m in June and analysis from the Institute for Fiscal Studies suggests this could rocket to 14m...
Read moreCQC orders further improvements at east London hospital
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has welcomed improvements made at an east London hospital but warned further work was required to ensure patient safety and wellbeing. In its latest inspection, the regulator...
Read morePIB Employee Benefits appoints chairman with global expansion aims
PIB Employee Benefits has appointed Tony Powis as non-executive chairman as the firm begins a global expansion. Powis has held a number of senior positions across the industry including as chairman, chief...
Read moreEmployers admit mental health support not fit for purpose – Aon
Only 39% of businesses think their employee mental health support is fit for modern-day purposes, according to research from consultant Aon. In fact 28% of firms said they did not believe they...
Read moreCoveberry vows to continue improvements following CQC action
Health and social care provider Coveberry has committed to continuing action after a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection rated its Cedar House hospital has requiring improvement. Coveberry took over management of the...
Read moreBupa warns ‘early diagnosis saves lives’ as one in ten miss cancer screenings
More than one in 10 people in the UK have chosen to miss or delay a cancer screening, according to a study by Bupa Health Clinics. The top reasons for missing or...
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