Specialist Healthcare Partners acquires intermediary firm

Glen Smith, managing director of HCPL, said: "I am very confident the acquisition will be a success. Health Connections Direct is a highly regarded intermediary so we are excited to be integrating the businesses and feel it is a natural fit."

HCPL is based in the east of England, with 40 employed staff based in its Braintree, Essex offices.

HCD was established in 1997.