CHOOSING LONDON FOR HEALTHCARE
David Hare, Chief Executive, Independent Healthcare Providers Network, NHS Confederation
ENERGY AND INNOVATION London never stands still. The ancient city constantly renews itself. From our 15th-floor offices I can see literally dozens of cranes, hard at work building the London of tomorrow. It is this sense of energy and innovation built on old foundations that makes London such an exciting place in which to live and work. I have the privilege to lead the trade association for independent sector healthcare providers. The independent sector in the UK complements the huge strengths of the state-run system to deliver great care to patients from both the UK and overseas. And, like London itself, the independent health sector never stops changing and innovating, even though it is built on a heritage that goes back centuries. Our members include some of the most-established and best-regarded private hospitals in the country, but we also represent exciting newcomers to the sector. What all our members
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have in common is the shared desire to deliver the best possible care and service – with investment and clinical innovation hallmarks of the whole sector. London’s independent health sector is a clinical community at the cutting edge of modern medicine. Leading physicians and surgeons work in fantastic facilities and with the best equipment to deliver diagnosis and treatment of unparalleled quality. There is a real focus on delivering individualised care based on the latest advances in clinical knowledge and medical technology. This individualised approach is reflected in the service ethos that runs through the whole sector. London’s independent hospitals are places where patients from around the world receive a level of service that supports them and their family through their clinical journey. International patients receive dedicated support, helping them make the right decisions for their care at every step of the way.
