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09/01/2026

People under 50 are now turning to self-pay healthcare to access faster treatment and have more control over their care.

LaingBuisson’s latest Private Healthcare Self-Pay UK Market Report shows a shifting market. The report reveals demand increasing across outpatient and diagnostic services, younger patients entering the market, and affordability schemes widening access.

This comprehensive report explores key growth drivers, pricing patterns, and consumer motivations, alongside exclusive insights from report author Liz Heath and provider data.

A must-read for providers, investors, and suppliers tracking the changing shape of private healthcare in the UK.

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Discover key trends, pricing insights, and market forecasts in LaingBuisson’s Private Healthcare Self-Pay UK Market Report 7ed. Essential for providers, investors, and healthcare strategists.

08/01/2026

⏰ SIX days remaining to get your Early Bird ticket to the Out-of-Hospital Healthcare Conference. Finalise bookings by 14 January and make sure your organisation is part of the conversation on community-based care delivery on 11 February 2026.

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08/01/2026

Social Care News: Maria Mallaband’s Ashmead Care Centre in Putney, London, has undergone a £1.2m refurbishment, offering a new wellbeing suite. The five-month project aims to improve living spaces and facilities at the home, which specialises in nursing and dementia care. Completed in December, the upgrade includes a reception with a café and seating area, a nursing unit […] http://ow.ly/Of3c106sOjH

08/01/2026

Social Care News: Health technology providers Everon Group and Howz have launched Evercare, a digital service that provides round-the-clock behavioural analytics with data drawn from wearable technology and sensors. By tracking key indicators such as sleep, mobility and nutrition, Evercare aims to enable early intervention, support wellbeing and help older adults maintain independence at home for longer. Tracking […] http://ow.ly/13Y7106sO0N

08/01/2026

Social Care News: Porthaven Care Homes has secured a £235m loan facility from an affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group. Established in 2010, Porthaven owns and operates 23 care homes across the UK. It employs over 1,900 staff to provide care to more than 1,300 residents in the private-pay market. The loan, secured against 14 […] http://ow.ly/Z3ja106sNLn

07/01/2026

Social Care News: Select Healthcare Group’s 16 operational homes across England and North Wales will now be managed by Hartford Care Group. This move follows the acquisition of Select Healthcare by Foundation Partners and Deer Capital at the end of September. The investors acquired Hartford Care in April 2024, when it had 21 settings, with plans to support […] http://ow.ly/pVnw106sLJb

07/01/2026

Social Care News: Constantia Healthcare Group has restructured and added senior leaders to its team ahead of its next phase of growth. Following her appointment to chief executive officer in October, Emily Whitehurst has delivered a group-wide review and reset of the organisation’s operating model. It has resulted with the group formally establishing two divisions: Constantia At Home […] http://ow.ly/kTR1106sLJ4

07/01/2026

Healthcare News: LDC invests in digital mental health provider. myHappymind has secured a minority investment from LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group. The deal will support the digital mental health and wellbeing provider’s growth plans, including expansion into more schools in the UK and internationally, alongside continued product development. Founded in 2017 by CEO Laura Earnshaw (pictured), Cheshire-based myHappymind provides digital […] http://ow.ly/hY4B106sLG5

07/01/2026

Healthcare News: Tryon takes on new deputy CEO role at Vitality. Vitality has appointed Katie Tryon as deputy CEO of its health business, a newly created role within the insurer’s global structure. Tryon (pictured) was previously chief commercial director for health at Vitality. She will now take on additional responsibilities for strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement and operational management for the Vitality Health business, alongside her existing […] http://ow.ly/Gf4S106sLFA

07/01/2026

Social Care News: Hft has continued to deliver on its turnaround plan despite the social care sector operating under ‘sustained pressure’. While the charity saw a drop in its revenue, improvement in recruitment and cost controls has seen it cut its deficit. Through more effective rostering, centralised controls, and contract renegotiations, agency expenditure has fallen from a peak […] http://ow.ly/9Psy106sL8z

07/01/2026

For executive teams and commissioners, timely, comparable data is essential.

LaingBuisson’s new Care Quality Benchmarks product provides a monthly, evidence-based view of CQC performance across care home portfolios compared to peers and the England average. Delivered in real time, the reports are designed to support strategic decisions and quality improvement programmes.

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07/01/2026

One week until the Early Bird deadline for the Out-of-Hospital Healthcare Conference. Book by 14 January to save £100 on your delegate space. Join health system leaders and investors on 11 February 2026 to discuss the practical steps needed to deliver more care in community settings.

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