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On the 3rd July 2025, the Labour government published its 10-year health plan for the NHS, setting out its vision to transform how healthcare is delivered across England. For health tech innovators, this is not just a policy, it’s a game-changing opportunity. Our experts Will Rose and Jessica Sandercock outline the key details of the plan and its impact on Health Tech in the UK.
The Spending Review is a shift in the size and scope of the state. Understanding the budgets and targets is key for meeting the new expectations.
The healthcare market is still an attractive prospect for investors. Stay informed on the key deals in our M&A review.
How can optimising systems and engaging clinical teams improve data quality standardisation in NHS community services?
Our Missions Index measures local performance on Labour Government's key goals, highlighting regional disparities and investment needs.
Transformation of the NHS will take time and radical thinking. We explore this and immediate issues facing health care
The healthcare market is still an attractive prospect for investors. Stay informed on the key deals in our M&A review.
Joint forward plans are crucial for the NHS's capacity for long-term healthcare delivery and financial stability.
Our Healthcare and PE experts discuss why Healthcare is an attractive sector for private equity investment, the surge of tech-enablement, value creation strategies and future trends to watch out for in 2024.
Understand the factors driving inappropriate OOA placements – and potential remedial actions for eliminating them.
NHS ERIC Data 2023 reveals critical backlog surge, energy cost spikes, and challenges in achieving net zero goals.
The third quarter was another buoyant period for healthcare M&A. Stay informed on the key trends in our latest review.
Auditors' judgements tells us a lot about the key financial challenges for NHS Trusts - and how to address them.
Eleanor Wharf leveraged the flexible skills she learned on our apprenticeship to start a fertility coaching clinic.
What's happening in the healthcare sector? Stay informed on current trends and recent deals with our latest M&A review.
