LaingBuisson News

02/01/2026

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This annual event brings together social care sector leaders, policy experts, and other stakeholders to explore forward-thinking strategies that drive meaningful change in the north of England and Scotland. Featuring expert keynotes, interactive discussions, and valuable networking opportunities, the Summit inspires collaboration and fresh ideas that deliver real-world results, driving innovative strategies and impactful outcomes for the future of social care.

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02/01/2026

Social Care News: RMBI Care Co has posted improved half-year results despite challenges with occupancy. Its unaudited trading update for the six months ending 30 September 2025 showed income rose 8% to £33.5m (H1 2024: £31m), while EBITDA at the charity grew to £1.4m (H1 2024: £1.2m). However, the update showed average occupancy slipped slightly to 83.1% (H1 […] http://ow.ly/aXet106sxiA

02/01/2026

Social Care News: Belong has posted growing revenue and EBITDA in its half-year results, driven by increased occupancy and average fees. Its unaudited consolidated trading update for the six months to 30 September 2025 showed continued progress in comparison to the three years before. Household occupancy and average fees were the same or better in each area when […] http://ow.ly/ZKIL106sxiz

02/01/2026

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.

02/01/2026

LaingBuisson has launched Care Quality Benchmarks, a monthly real-time reporting service built for senior leaders of care home groups, local authorities and ICBs. The product delivers portfolio level performance, league tables comparing you with peers, CQC ratings for every home, and separate reports for older people and younger adults.

With this insight, you can strengthen governance, inform commissioning decisions and support quality improvement.

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01/01/2026

LaingBuisson’s latest analysis shows that the UK private acute healthcare sector continues to expand, supported by rising insured activity, mostly led by growth in corporate coverage.

The market, now valued at £13.79 billion, is dominated by just five hospital group providers, who command 81% of the market when measured by bed capacity and 73.5% when measured by revenue share.

The tenth edition of the Private Acute Healthcare UK Market Report provides exclusive insight into market performance, hospital activity trends, funding flows, workforce pressures, regional variation and more. It is essential reading for providers, investors, insurers, and suppliers.

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31/12/2025

📅 Secure the Early Bird ticket for the Out-of-Hospital Healthcare Conference before 14 January 2026.

Now is the moment to confirm attendance and ensure your team is represented as the sector reconfigures care pathways, contracting and local infrastructure. Benefit from the discounted rate and priority access to networking opportunities with commissioners, providers and investors: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qwXx30

31/12/2025

Demand for private acute healthcare continues to grow as more patients seek faster access, greater choice, and additional capacity outside the NHS.

LaingBuisson’s Private Acute Healthcare UK Market Report 10ed covers a market dominated by the top five hospital group providers, heavily concentrated in London and South East England, and increasingly driven by employer-funded PMI coverage.

The report explores the key drivers behind market growth, funding patterns, competitive dynamics, and long-term trends affecting the independent hospital and clinic market. Now featuring Healthcode in-year data for 2025, clinic data analysis and over one hundred tables and figures, the report offers a clear and comprehensive view of how the market is shifting.

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30/12/2025

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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30/12/2025

Healthcare News: Private healthcare and the growing need for physiotherapy . More than 30 million working days are lost each year due to musculo-skeletal conditions and they are a major factor behind the multi-billion pound ‘economic inactivity crisis’ highlighted in a new report. Healthcode managing director Peter Connor examines the latest data on private physiotherapy Demand for physiotherapy has surged in recent years, driven by the […] http://ow.ly/8KzY106squk

30/12/2025

Demand for private acute healthcare continues to grow as more patients seek faster access, greater choice, and additional capacity outside the NHS.

LaingBuisson’s Private Acute Healthcare UK Market Report 10ed covers a market dominated by the top five hospital group providers, heavily concentrated in London and South East England, and increasingly driven by employer-funded PMI coverage.

The report explores the key drivers behind market growth, funding patterns, competitive dynamics, and long-term trends affecting the independent hospital and clinic market. Now featuring Healthcode in-year data for 2025, clinic data analysis and over one hundred tables and figures, the report offers a clear and comprehensive view of how the market is shifting.

Buy your copy: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qbLr90

30/12/2025

Social Care News: Demand for care homes across the country has grown by 1.8% this year, but with regional differences. The West Midlands has seen the highest rise in demand (7%), while London and the East have experienced a small dip. This reflects the West Midlands’ ageing population and rising health needs across the region. By contrast, the […] http://ow.ly/WUSW106sqgk