As the NHS continues to struggle with overwhelming waitlists and under-funding, people are beginning to look to private healthcare providers for all aspects of their health, including private vaccinations. Although some of our vaccines are available on the NHS, the need for private vaccines is growing within the UK for various reasons, from requiring vaccines for travel to personal health reasons.

With the rise of globalisation, travelling has become more accessible and affordable than ever before, allowing people to explore new cultures, cuisines and landscapes. However, despite the growing number of UK residents travelling abroad each year, there seems to be a lack of awareness about the importance of travel vaccines and the diseases they protect us from.

The rise of private travel vaccines in the UK can be attributed to several factors, including the increasing number of people travelling abroad and the growing awareness of vaccine importance (much attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic).

In the UK, people usually get their vaccinations done through the NHS, particularly new-borns/young children. However, not all vaccines are available and not all people are eligible for vaccines on the NHS. Now that there is more awareness of the importance of vaccines, the private market has started to see growth with people looking to pay through private means for their vaccines.

People receiving treatment through private healthcare isn’t a new concept to the UK but it is starting to grow in popularity, as more people start to find new ways to take their health into their own hands.

Dentists have become more than just a place you go to for dental treatment. They are now becoming increasingly recognised as a place to go for all your aesthetic needs, as we’ve started to see this trend grow in recent years.

The UK medical aesthetics industry has been significantly growing over the years, with new products and treatments hitting the market regularly, the sector is always evolving in an attempt to keep up with demand. But what does that look like in terms of numbers?

The private healthcare industry is about to face both impactful changes and growth opportunities in the coming years. However, there is a significant lack of data available for businesses in the sector, meaning it’s hard to understand exactly what and where the opportunities are.

The healthcare industry continues to be at the forefront of innovation, with technological advancements providing clarity for consumers about their own health and delivering deeper insights into a rapidly changing marketplace.

With chronic diseases on the rise, the demand for healthcare solutions is transforming the pharmaceutical industry. The global demand to meet these medical needs means that every year brings new and anticipated drug approvals.

The last two years have seen a shift in behaviours across a variety of sectors, and healthcare is no different. An industry that was midway through a mainly technological shift in behaviours has accelerated at a pace beyond initial expectations in several areas, with the pandemic playing its part in encouraging the adoption of new behaviours, and the desire to be safer in general.

COVID-19 has had an unprecedented effect on the UK healthcare system, placing a great strain on the public healthcare system. There has been a vast reduction in many procedures carried out by the NHS, and an increase in wait lists that may take years to return to normal levels. Many consumers who may not previously have used private healthcare are considering the use of self-pay healthcare, as they seek alternatives to NHS wait lists.

We spoke to Georgina Bishop, Head of Self-pay at The London Clinic, who shared her insights and knowledge of the changing market and how the industry can adapt to make self-pay more accessible. Georgina is passionate about delivering a seamless journey for patients from start to finish, and for the professional healthcare community.

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