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Concerns have been raised at the “confusing” structure of the new body formed to lead prevention work against future health threats, the UK Health Security Agency, which is facing pressure to engage not just with public health directors but other local government figures too.
The UKHSA, an executive agency of the Department of Health & Social Care that was launched in shadow form in April and is intended to be fully running by October, is headed by chief executive Jenny Harries. She recently gave her “absolute commitment” to the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services spring seminar, that no matter “what the line structure is”, the newly formed body will keep “directly aligned” with regional directors of public health.
The takeover was also recommended by majority shareholder Mediclinic
Spire Healthcare PLC (LON:SPI) said it recommended a proposed £999mln cash offer put forward by Ramsay Health Care Ltd (ASX:RHC).
Shareholders will receive 240p, which represents a 24.4% premium to Tuesday’s closing price.
The FTSE 250 group said the acquisition will boost its strategy growth, while Ramsay said the combination builds a broader platform to take advantage of the opportunity for sustained growth in the £5.8bn UK private hospital sector.
Ramsay s UK network spans 22 private UK hospitals, nine treatment centres and three neurological units,
“Ramsay will work closely with the Department of Health & Social Care to ensure all shared objectives are closely aligned and we stand ready to support the NHS in tackling the significant increase in waiting lists and the return of elective procedures in the UK,” said chief executive and managing director Craig McNally.