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Sodexo appoints new chief to strengthen health and care operations
A major services provider supporting hospital and care settings has appointed new leadership across the UK and Ireland. The move strengthens operational delivery, workforce development and service resilience across complex clinical environments.
Mater Private Network plans major hospital expansion in Dublin
A major Dublin-based hospital operator has submitted plans to significantly expand capacity at its flagship city-centre site. The proposal focuses on complex care, additional beds and enhanced acute services within a privately operated network.
Care Continuity
Private healthcare is navigating a period of recalibration, shaped by rising expectations, environmental responsibility and the need for scalable care delivery. This edition reflects how providers are responding with measured strategies that prioritise quality, resilience and long-term trust. Recognised for shaping sector practices in 2025, 'Vhi wins Green Healthcare Achievement Award at Private Healthcare Awards 2025' highlighted how sustainability is becoming integral to clinical and operational performance. That recognition sets the tone as attention turns towards the 2026 awards, where environmental leadership and patient-centred outcomes will carry increasing weight in the sector. Alongside this, 'Visiting Angels launches relationship-led home care in Northern Ireland' reflects a broader shift towards personalised models of care. Relationship-led approaches are increasingly seen as a foundation for continuity and confidence in community-based services. Lastly, 'Mater acquires Gold Coast Private Hospital to expand private healthcare network' points to strategic expansion as providers seek scale without compromising standards. Growth through acquisition is reinforcing capacity while preserving clinical governance. Together, these stories frame a sector focused on responsible growth and enduring care models. They invite readers to explore how sustainability, compassion and strategic scale are shaping the future of private healthcare.
Vhi wins Green Healthcare Achievement Award at Private Healthcare Awards 2025
Recognised for its sustainability leadership last year, Vhi was named winner of the Green Healthcare Achievement Award at the Private Healthcare Awards 2025, setting a benchmark for environmentally responsible healthcare as the sector moves ahead of 2026.
Oviva secures €200m to expand digital chronic care across Europe
Switzerland-based digital healthcare provider Oviva has closed a €200m (US$234m) Series D financing round to expand its reimbursed care programmes for chronic conditions. The funding will support growth across Europe and enhance AI-powered patient support tools.
Mater acquires Gold Coast Private Hospital to expand private healthcare network
Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mater, has purchased Gold Coast Private Hospital from Healthscope. The acquisition ensures continuity of services for 1400 employees while strengthening Mater’s statewide hospital network and capacity for patient care.
HIQA launches national framework shaping AI use in private healthcare
Ireland’s healthcare system is moving to formalise how artificial intelligence is used across services. A new HIQA consultation sets national expectations that will directly shape governance, compliance and technology adoption in private healthcare.
Ireland secures drug pricing deal to reshape private healthcare supply
Ireland has approved a new four-year medicines pricing and supply agreement impacting the private healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. The deal aims to reduce costs, expand generic use and accelerate access to new treatments nationwide.
Visiting Angels launches relationship-led home care in Northern Ireland
Belfast-based Visiting Angels Northern Ireland is launching a personalised home care service focusing on relationship-led support. The provider addresses rising demand for flexible, dignified care and plans to expand across Northern Ireland over the coming years.
Wellbeing Focus
A renewed focus on operational excellence and innovation continues to redefine healthcare delivery across Ireland. Providers are increasingly leveraging technology, process improvement, and strategic leadership to deliver measurable outcomes for patients, staff, and the wider system. Looking back to last year, ‘Mater Private Network wins Best Use of Technology at Private Healthcare Awards 2025’ demonstrates how digital tools can transform traditional workflows, improve compliance, and enhance patient care. This achievement highlights the role of practical innovation in delivering safer, more efficient healthcare services, setting high standards as attention turns to the 2026 awards cycle. Additionally, ‘Ajanta Pharma reportedly eyes manufacturing base in Ireland’ underlines how strategic investment decisions and operational expansion can strengthen the local healthcare ecosystem. These moves support workforce development, supply chain resilience, and national healthcare capacity. Meanwhile, ‘Incannex Healthcare reports strong 2025 progress and outlines 2026 plans’ showcases the importance of forward-looking planning and adaptive strategies in scaling medical innovation responsibly. Timely execution of operational goals ensures sustainable growth while safeguarding patient outcomes. These stories illustrate how private healthcare organisations are embedding innovation, strategy, and technology to drive measurable results, enhance wellbeing, and create long-term value across the sector.
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