Tag: UK

Cleveland Clinic has appointed Dr Beri Ridgeway as President of Cleveland Clinic London, effective June 1, 2026. Dr Ridgeway currently serves as the organisation’s Executive Vice President and Enterprise Chief of Staff, where she oversees approximately 10,000 physicians, scientists, and researchers. Her background includes nearly two decades at the Cleveland Clinic, having previously served as the Associate Chief of Staff…

German healthcare operator Schön Klinik Group has announced its complete withdrawal from the United Kingdom market to refocus on its core domestic operations.  The strategic exit marks the end of an eight-year presence in the country for the Germany-based hospital network. The decision follows a comprehensive portfolio review and will see the group divest its remaining specialised mental health and…

London-based buy and build focused PE firm Sovereign Capital Partners has acquired Apollo Home Healthcare. Founded in 2014, Apollo Home Healthcare is a UK-based provider specialising in bespoke, nurse-led complex care for children and adults, allowing individuals with high-acuity, life-limiting, or chronic conditions to live at home. It offers personalised, often long-term, support for brain/spinal injuries and ventilation. For healthcare…

The UK Panel on Takeovers and Mergers has granted an extension to the “put-up-or-shut-up” deadline for ongoing discussions between Spire Healthcare, Bridgepoint Advisers and Triton Investment Advisers. According to an announcement from independent UK private healthcare provider Spire on February 18, the deadline has been moved to March 21, 2026, providing the suitors additional time to finalise their due diligence…

Mental health, addiction rehabilitation, and adult social care services provider Priory Group is set to open its first nurse-led community mental health service. According to Priory, Melton Place in Leicestershire will provide support to adults with complex and enduring mental health need. The service will offer a non-hospital setting for people who no longer require inpatient care but are not…

UK Vein Clinic, a leading provider of specialist vein care, has announced plans to expand its network with the launch of 17 new clinics in 2026. The expansion will bring its total number of UK sites to 31. Founded and led by a team of vascular specialists, the clinic has rapidly grown since 2020 to meet rising patient demand for consultant-led,…

British multinational Smith & Nephew’s decision to base Chief Financial Officer John Rogers in the United States marks more than a change of address; it underscores the medical-technology group’s growing American centre of gravity and re-ignites debate over a potential shift of the company’s corporate and listing domicile. Rogers has been employed in the U.S. since September 29, after spending…

Royal London Asset Management Property (RLAMP) has launched the RLAM Healthcare REIT, a private, unlisted real estate investment trust with £1 billion of committed capital dedicated to expanding modern care home infrastructure across the UK.  The REIT will target purpose-built care homes in high-demand locations, leveraging RLAMP’s expertise after deploying £350 million into healthcare assets since 2022, and integrating Shoreline Partners (a UK-based real estate asset management company…

Spire Healthcare’s board has confirmed it is “actively evaluating appropriate action that could drive long-term shareholder value,” appointing Rothschild & Co to examine avenues that include a potential sale of the UK’s second-largest private hospital operator. The announcement triggered an immediate market response: Spire shares jumped as much as 13 % to 245p, lifting the group’s market capitalisation to £872m before dropping.…