Why private hospitals are setto see a huge spike in demand

52%of the UK’spopulation willbe aged 45 orover by 2039

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Numerous factors, including an ageing population, are drastically increasing the demand for healthcare, and the NHS is struggling to meet people’s needs. This means that private hospitals will see a large influx of patients looking for a betterservice and experience.

For more information contact healthcaresales@compass-group.co.uk or call 01895 554222 to find out how you can make sure your private hospital is ready to handle this dramatic change in healthcare needs.

Sources

Bradshaw, J. (2016). Private healthcare revolution that leaves the NHS healthier too. Available: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2016/10/01/private-healthcare-revolution-that-leaves-the-nhs-healthier-too/Collinson, P. (2017). Private health insurance sales surge amid NHS crisis. Available: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/jan/16/private-medical-insurance-sales-surge-health-nhsKirk, A. (2015). Aging Britain: One in 12 will be aged over 80 by 2039. Available: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/11962587/Aging-Britain-One-in-12-will-be-aged-over-80-by-2039.htmlNHS (2016). Hospital admissions hit record high as population ages. Available: http://content.digital.nhs.uk/article/7491/Hospital-admissions-hit-record-high-as-population-agesPym, H. (2017). Growing waiting times threat to NHS. Available: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-38859225

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