The Private Healthcare Information Network
@PHIN_UK
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The Private Healthcare Information Network is the independent, government mandated source of information on privately funded care in the UK.
London, UK
Joined January 2013
Read more:.🔸Press release: 🔸Full report:
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Paul’s story, featured in our report, reflects the data. He prepared for hip surgery and recovered quickly – a familiar experience for many patients undergoing robotic procedures.
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Patients typically recover faster and face fewer complications with robotic-assisted surgery. These efficiencies could help ease pressure on waiting lists and improve outcomes.
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Procedure volumes have increased by 626% since 2017. In 2024 alone, over 100,000 robotic-assisted surgeries were performed – a clear sign of growing adoption across the sector.
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Robotic-assisted surgery is now a major part of surgical care in the UK – and its impact is growing fast. Our latest report shows how it's being used across NHS and private hospitals, and what that means for patients. 🧵
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We’re pleased to welcome Healthcare Today as a sponsor of the PHIN Quality Forum, supporting transparency and informed decision-making in healthcare. As part of this collaboration, our CEO Ian Gargan has written “Essential Intelligence: The data patients and providers really
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Today we’re announcing a major crackdown on cosmetic cowboys that are wrecking lives and, in the worst cases, leaving grieving families behind. Huge thanks to survivors, families, and those who shone a spotlight especially @DailyMirror @ITV @thismorning.
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The government’s crackdown on unsafe cosmetic procedures is a major step forward for patient safety. PHIN welcomes the move and supports stronger regulation across the sector. 🔗 Read our full statement:
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Private surgical procedures for endometriosis rose by 21% last year – from 6,540 in 2023 to 7,930 in 2024. Want to find a specialist? Head to our website to search for consultants who offer ‘Surgical treatment for endometriosis’.
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Thinking about private healthcare? 🏥. We’ve updated our guide to help you choose the right hospital using PHIN’s profiles. ✅ Compare hospitals.✅ Check safety & feedback.✅ Save your shortlist. Or just search directly on our site. 🔗
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Could you be one of this year’s winners?. We’re recognising innovation, consultant impact & smart use of PHIN data. 🗓️ Deadline: 29 Aug.📍 Awards: 14 Oct, Royal College of Physicians (London).⭐ Nominate now:
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📈 In 2024, the 50-59 age group accounted for the most private healthcare admission: 189,475 in total. Find out more about private patient demographics in our latest Market Update: #PHINDataSnapshots
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We're thrilled to welcome Chrysalis back as a sponsor of the PHIN Quality Forum 2025!. As the UK’s largest ethical healthcare lender, Chrysalis helps patients access treatment when they need it most. ➡️ Learn more about Chrysalis Finance: ➡️ Sign up for
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At PHIN, we provide objective, comparative information about private healthcare – who provides it, what the initial costs are, and how our data can help you. If you’ve ever found it hard to get answers about private treatment, you’re not alone. And yes, we are legit and backed
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We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Susan Alexander, Consultant Shoulder Surgeon and President of @IDRF_UK, to the PHIN Quality Forum. Susan brings a wealth of experience from both NHS and private healthcare, advocating for clinician-led reform and helping doctors excel under pressure.
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Between 2022-24:.😀97% of patients rated private care as ‘Good’ or ‘Very Good’.😐2% were neutral.☹️1% said ‘Poor’. Go to our website to view our hospital and consultant profiles and see the scores: #PHINDataSnapshots
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Weight loss surgery abroad is a choice some patients make – but clear comparable information on quality, safety, and aftercare isn’t always available. If you’re considering weight-loss surgery abroad, make sure you understand the risks – ask questions and check quality. We’ve.
Weight loss surgery tourism needs urgent regulation, experts say
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The future might be digital, but the need for people and partnerships to remain at the heart of healthcare is the overiding message so far at #KFDigital @TheKingsFund. Going 'digital first' shouldn't mean people are excluded. Instead the approach can free up resources for those
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ICYMI: UK private healthcare admissions in 2024 hit a record high, but in different ways across the four nations. 🔸Scotland: Up 6%.🔸Wales: Up 6%.🔸Northern Ireland: Up 12% with cataracts booming.🔸England: Up 3%. Catch up on the full update here:
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We’re proud to have @ThemisDefence sponsoring this year’s PHIN Quality Forum – helping clinicians to focus on delivering safe, confident care. Thanks to the THEMIS team for supporting important conversations about data, transparency and quality in private healthcare. ➡️Learn
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