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Bupa and surgeons are at loggerheads again after two medical bodies renewed their attack on the provider's decision to review patients referred for knee surgery and advised their fellows to not take part in the process.

GPs have condemned the care offered to mental health patients by the NHS while some have resorted to prescribing drugs to those facing long waiting lists.

Prime Minister David Cameron said the government had "listened" and "learned" as he announced significant changes to the Health and Social Care Bill.

Competition can be a good thing for the NHS but private companies should not be allowed to cherry pick certain patients, according to the NHS Future Forum.

Bupa has unveiled an online health clinic to support Men's Health Week and announced the appointment of a non-executive director to its board.

Video footage of COVER magazine's recent Cash Plan Breakfast Briefing in association with Westfield Health, Simplyhealth and Health Shield.

Mike Izzard, managing director of Premier Choice Group, discusses an intermediary's view of cash plans, followed by a question and answer session.

Video footage of COVER magazine's recent Cash Plan Breakfast Briefing in association with Health Shield.

Video footage of COVER magazine's recent cash plan breakfast briefing in association with Simplyhealth.

There is no cure, Alzheimer's is a devastating disease for both those who suffer from, and those who care for someone with the disease, Fergus Bescoby discusses the implications for those affected