Private healthcare use rises despite awareness gap

Private healthcare use rises despite awareness gap

By Lee Peart 19 August 2026

Private healthcare admissions have continued to rise despite a lack of health literacy among the UK population.

Private lessons

16 July 2026

John Fairhurst, chief clinical officer, Signature Clinic, explains what the private sector has learned about patient experience that the NHS cannot afford to ignore

Proportion of people using private healthcare almost doubles

By Lee Peart 16 March 2026

The proportion of people using private healthcare has almost doubled in the last three years, new analysis reveals.

RCS England urges private hospital groups to act to ensure surgical workforce reflects diversity and talent of profession

By Liz Wells 02 March 2026

RCS England has written to the five largest independent hospital groups in the UK, calling on them to take clear and credible action to ensure the surgical workforce in their hospitals reflects the...

Private healthcare searches double in UK

By Lee Peart 11 February 2025

Searches for private healthcare have doubled over the last three years, new research has found.

Mental health hospital remains requires improvement

By Lee Peart 30 January 2025

A mental health hospital has retained its requires improvement rating following an inspection by the CQC.

Record numbers turn to private healthcare insurance amidst long NHS waits

By Lee Peart 30 January 2025

Record numbers of people are turning to private health insurance in the face of long NHS waiting times.

Phoenix Hospital Group launches full body MRI screening

By Liz Wells 28 January 2025

Phoenix Hospital Group, a private healthcare provider located in Harley Street, has launched a full body MRI cancer screening service.

NHS waiting lists driving one in five to private healthcare

By Lee Peart 31 May 2024

Long NHS waiting lists are creating a ‘two-tier system' with almost one in five Brits seeking private healthcare, a new poll has found.

Record waiting lists drive patients to private healthcare

By Lee Peart 17 May 2024

Record waiting lists have driven a 30% rise in the use of private healthcare in the UK since the pandemic, a new report has revealed.

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frederica-diamanta

HMO ASB OFFICER

PO1 - £41,113 to £43,680

London (Greater)PO1 - £41,113 to £43,680

RECRUITER: Royal Borough of Greenwich

South-East London Fostering Hub Programme Manager

PO6 (£54,267 - £57,402)

London (Greater)PO6 (£54,267 - £57,402)

RECRUITER: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Assistant Team Manager - Occupational Therapy

£50,602 - £55,120 per annum

Maidenhead, Berkshire£50,602 - £55,120 per annum

RECRUITER: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

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