Alliance Medical, the largest independent provider of MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), and PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and CT (Computed Tomography)  scanning in Europe, has been awarded a five-year Government contract to provide improved access to cancer diagnostics for patients in the north of England, through the PET-CT North scheme as part of the Phase 2 National Independent Sector programme.

Alliance Medical, the largest independent provider of MRI, PET and CT scanning in Europe, has been purchased by Dubai International Capital from Bridgepoint Capital for a gross valuation of £600 million.

Alliance Medical has acquired European businesses.

The new MRI centre at Falkirk and District Royal Infirmary is a collaboration with Alliance Medical and has helped reduce waiting times from 18 weeks in 2004/05 to two weeks.

Alliance Medical has appointed a new managing director for its UK business.