9th Apr 2020 18:13
(Alliance News) - Spire Healthcare Group PLC on Thursday said it has signed an agreement to support the National Health Service of Scotland in tackling Covid-19 pandemic.
The UK hospital operator said it will make staff, facilities, equipment and services at its Murrayfield Hospital in Edinburgh available to the NHS to help in the fight against the virus outbreak.
Spire Healthcare will support NHS Scotland with immediate effect, for an initial period of three months.
Under the agreement, which is similar to those signed in England and Wales, Spire Healthcare will provide additional capacity, relieving pressure on NHS hospitals and enabling the NHS to focus on treating Covid-19 patients.
Shares in Spire Healthcare closed 3.9% higher on Thursday at 94.80 pence each in London.
By Tapan Panchal; [email protected]
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