HCA Healthcare UK

The past two decades have seen major breakthroughs in cancer therapies, meaning kinder and more effective treatments for people with cancer. Leaders in Oncology Care (LOC) have been at the forefront of delivering these revolutionary treatments to our patients, being able to access the latest drugs at the earliest opportunity. As we continue to look back on 20 years of Leaders in Oncology Care, we asked one of our expert Consultant Medical Oncologists, Dr Mark Harries at London Bridge Hospital, to tell us about the advancements that have shaped the past two decades, what the future holds for cancer therapies, and the vital role of personalised cancer treatment. 🔗Watch our full video to find out more about 20 years of LOC https://lnkd.in/eKqZMMF6

Last week, as part of our AHP Day celebrations, we held an event to recognise and celebrate our Allied Health Professionals 👏 Every day our AHPs bring skill, compassion and teamwork to everything they do. They’re by our patients’ sides at every stage of their journey, making a difference in ways both big and small. This evening was all about recognising this difference. From inspiring speeches to moving stories, milestone moments and well-deserved awards, it was a great way to bring the teams together and celebrate. "At HCA UK, Allied Health Professionals play a vital role in every patient’s journey - delivering expert care with unwavering compassion and commitment. This event honoured their exceptional contributions and the meaningful difference they make in so many lives. We’re incredibly proud of the impact we create together." Reed Tamsin and Sarah Ballis, Head of AHP Operations. A huge thank you to everyone across HCA UK who joined in celebrating our AHP community! #AHPDay2025 #AHP #ItsHowWeCare #Recognition

We are so proud to share that HCA Healthcare UK’s Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH) has partnered with Meliora Medical (formerly Return2Play) to launch the Centre for Youth Sports Medicine- the UK’s first dedicated facility for adolescent sports medicine. This pioneering centre brings together a consortium of 50 consultant physicians and surgeons with recognised expertise in adolescent sports medicine to deliver care to 150 private schools across the UK, caring for 125,000+ children. Their shared mission: to ensure every young person receives the highest standard of care, from injury prevention and early assessment to specialist treatment and rehabilitation, all delivered through one seamless, collaborative pathway. The Centre will also connect with HCA UK’s wider hospital network including The Portland Hospital, ensuring expert onward referral and continuity of care for every adolescent patient. Core specialities include Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics, Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Gynaecology, Nutrition, and Psychology - providing truly holistic care for youth athletes. Professor Mathew Wilson, Head of Sport and Exercise Medicine, HCA Healthcare UK shared "HCA UK has always recognised the need for dedicated healthcare provision for children and adolescents within our service. Through the partnership between HCA and Meliora Medical, we are delighted to support young athletes via the new Centre for Youth Sports Medicine based out of ISEH. Together, we will provide exemplary secondary care pathways across our HCA UK hospital network. The Centre for Youth Sports Medicine will deliver fast and seamless access to a breadth and depth of clinical expertise we believe to be unrivalled in the UK." This partnership marks a step change in the way adolescent athletes are supported, combining world-class clinical excellence, research, and education to deliver the UK’s premier facility for youth sports medicine. 📸From left to right - Orthopaedics Medical Director: Professor Fares Haddad, Head of Sport and Exercise Medicine: Professor Mathew Wilson, Head of Sports Medicine: Dr Sam Barke, CEO: Harry Black and Head of Orthopaedics & Spine at HCA UK: Mark Golton. #SportsMedicine #AdolescentHealth #YouthSports #YouthAthletes #HCAHealthcareUK #HCAUK #InstituteofSportExerciseandHealth #ISEH #MelioraMedical

At The Wellington Hospital's Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, every patient story is unique and so is their care. 🎥 In this video, Bronte, one of our dedicated Speech and Language Therapists, shares how she supports patients on their journey to regain communication and confidence, working closely with our multidisciplinary team to provide truly personalised rehabilitation. 🔗 Find out more about our specialist centre for rehabilitation here https://lnkd.in/e8-Hvvpt #HCAHealthcareUK #HCAUK #TheWellingtonHospital #NeurologicalRehabilitationCentre #NeuroRehab

Twenty years ago a group of cancer experts had a vision. They wanted to provide cancer care that was both world-class and genuinely personal. Today, that vision has grown into the Leaders in Oncology Care (LOC) network, providing truly personalised cancer care to patients across London, Manchester and Birmingham. “We decided to start and set up the LOC 20 years ago with the intention of providing, firstly the best quality cancer care available anywhere in the world, but also to focus intensely on the patient experience. Over the past 20 years, the treatment of cancer has improved dramatically, but the actual way people are cared for in the LOC has changed very little. The initial philosophy has been maintained throughout, and we are very grateful for that.” – Dr Maurice Slevin, Consultant Medical Oncologist and Co-founder of the LOC. 📽️ Watch our video to hear from our team of experts on how LOC has delivered exceptional cancer care for over two decades, while never losing sight of what matters most – our patients. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eR-Ev2Pz

This Black History Month, we’re celebrating the voices and experiences of colleagues that make our community stronger. 📽️ Watch here as they reflect and share their thoughts, experiences and hopes; from what Black History Month means to them, to why it’s important to recognise black history at HCA UK. Their voices remind us that celebrating black history is about more than learning from the past, it’s about embracing the present and taking action to create a fairer future. At HCA UK we’re proud to recognise and celebrate our colleagues, not only their achievements, but their heritage and cultures. #HCAHealthcareUK #HCAUK #ItsHowWeCare #EVP #BlackHistoryMonth

This year marks a special milestone as we celebrate 20 years of Leaders in Oncology Care (LOC). LOC was founded two decades ago by four oncologists who set up The LOC with the intention of providing the best quality cancer care available anywhere in the world, in an environment where patients and their families feel safe, supported and genuinely cared for; a practice that is now the gold standard in cancer care. Since partnering with HCA Healthcare UK, LOC has expanded to become a network of seven centres in London, Manchester and Birmingham. Whilst the treatment we provide has progressed dramatically over the last 20 years, the founding vision to provide truly personalised care, that puts patients at the heart of every decision, remains the same. John Reay, President & CEO of HCA Healthcare UK says: “I feel very proud of LOC’s role in setting the standard for specialist oncology services in the private sector. Since 2005, LOC has built an exceptional reputation for its multidisciplinary approach and patient-centred ethos. As part of HCA Healthcare UK, our LOC sites continue to play a vital role in delivering world-leading care and advancing cancer treatment for the future.” A huge thank you to our incredible teams. This level of exceptional care is made possible by your dedication to go above and beyond, supporting patients and their loved ones as they navigate the challenges of a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Find out more about this momentous milestone here: https://lnkd.in/edBHgD5q 👀 Stay tuned – over the next few weeks we’ll be hearing from our Consultants and the wider clinical team, as we share more about Leaders in Oncology Care and the progress we’ve made over the last 20 years. 📸 Front right, Will Pressley, CEO at Leaders in Oncology Care, along with some of our incredible colleagues.

🌟 Celebrating our Allied Health Professionals this #AHPDay 🌟 Today we’re shining a spotlight on our incredible Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) across HCA UK. With around 19 AHP specialities represented across our network, each one plays a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. From supporting rehabilitation and enhancing mobility, to managing nutrition and providing emotional and psychological support, their impact is truly invaluable. Here, we share some reflections from four of our amazing AHP colleagues, Maddalena, Faizuddin, Chono, and Elise. 💙 Thank you to all our AHPs for the difference you make every single day. Your dedication and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do at HCA UK. #AHPDay #AlliedHealthProfessionals #HCAHealthcareUK #HCAUK

“Our mental health impacts our ability to cope with the everyday issues we face, so it’s important that we prioritise good mental health and can discuss it openly and without stigma. I’m really pleased to see our MHFA programme expand, especially as the role of a mental health first aider aligns so well with our colleague promise of compassion. It is a wonderful example of colleagues supporting colleagues.” - Darren Dear MCIPD, HR Director, Corporate and Medical Services and Group Wellbeing Lead At HCA UK we are so proud of all the work we do to support our colleague’s mental health. We launched our Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) programme in 2022 and have trained over 550 managers for Mental Health Skills training so far. 📸 Here are just a few of our 70 Mental Health First Aiders at HCA UK Darren Dear MCIPD, Melissa Watson, Greg Hext, Siobhan Parrott, Paulo Silva, Sarah Elson, Charlotte Roberts, Samantha Bassett, Jo Horsley. #WorldMentalHealthDay #HCAHealthcareUK #HCAUK

📣 We’re thrilled to announce that HCA UK’s Medical Concierge Centre has been named ‘Best Healthcare Concierge Service 2025’ by Global Health & Pharma! Recognised at the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Awards 2025, this honour celebrates the businesses and innovators driving excellence across the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Operating 24/7, 365 days a year, our Medical Concierge Centre is the only service of its kind within the UK hospital network, providing patients, families, and clinicians with a single point of contact for safe, seamless journeys into our hospitals. Led by Annabelle Neame, Vice President of New Markets and Innovation, our dedicated team works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure patients receive the care they need, when they need it, from urgent transfers to complex international admissions. Annabelle shares: “I am so proud of or teams across the Medical Concierge Centre. Together we have facilitated the care of patients from over 90 countries and have achieved thousands of transfers and admissions including complex care pathways.” 👏 A huge congratulations to the team behind the scenes who continue to deliver exceptional care and service to patients around the world. Global Health & Pharma #HCAHealthcareUK #HCAUK #MedicalConciergeCentre #HealthcareExcellence