Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: NHS Confederation

A new strategic partnership will support system leaders to utilise and repurpose their existing estates for neighbourhood health.

Author: Insurance Business

The UK’s private healthcare sector cooled slightly in the opening quarter of 2025, with overall admissions slipping for the first time in four years.

Author: Nation Cymru

Private healthcare in Wales has seen a record increase in insurance uptake, according to a report from the providers themselves.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Private healthcare is entering a period of transformation where vigilance, innovation and investment are shaping the future of care. The headlines this week reflect this shift with striking clarity.

Author: RTE

Bon Secours Health has launched its new €213m private hospital in Limerick, the first new acute hospital in Ireland in nearly 20 years. The phased opening introduces advanced cardiac care and will expand into multiple specialties, driving healthcare innovation and regional employment growth.

Author: Merck Group

Merck has launched its €150 million climate-neutral filtration facility in Blarney Business Park, Cork. The site supports global vaccine and therapy production, enhances in-region manufacturing, and advances Merck’s goal of climate neutrality by 2040, reinforcing Ireland’s position as a biopharmaceutical hub.

Author: DC Advisory

Cruinn Diagnostics, a leading Irish distributor of clinical diagnostics and laboratory equipment, has secured an investment from Waterland Private Equity. DC Advisory advised on the transaction, supporting shareholder objectives and driving growth, reinforcing Ireland’s healthcare distribution sector as a hub for strategic private equity activity.

Author: Financial Times

Spire Healthcare is exploring strategic options, including a potential sale, after shareholder pressure. The UK’s largest private hospital operator could be valued at over £1.4bn. Long NHS waiting lists and expanded partnerships underpin growth, attracting interest from global healthcare investors seeking UK exposure.

Author: REUTERS

Private equity giants Blackstone and TPG have renewed interest in acquiring Hologic, a leading US medical diagnostics company specialising in women’s health. The potential deal, valued around $16 billion including debt, is under due diligence amid CEO incentives and recent stock depreciation.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Private healthcare stands at a defining juncture, shaped by investment, recognition and market pressures. This edition explores how strategy and resilience are driving the sector forward, while underscoring the importance of adaptability in a shifting landscape. Standards of excellence are in sharp focus as the Private Healthcare Awards shortlist highlights organisations raising the bar in patient care, innovation and service delivery. Such recognition reflects a growing culture of accountability and sector-wide ambition. At the same time, long-term investment is reshaping infrastructure. The opening of Bon Secours’ €213m hospital in Limerick signals confidence in Ireland’s healthcare market and a commitment to expand capacity in response to rising demand. Meanwhile, Spire Healthcare’s exploration of a potential sale shows the influence of shareholder dynamics on strategic direction, emphasising that resilience requires balancing operational excellence with financial realities. Together, these developments point to a sector not defined by uncertainty, but by its ability to convert challenge into opportunity. Leaders who align strategy with sustainability will set the tone for private healthcare’s future growth.