Private sector plays valuable role in UK health system, says NU

Norwich Union Healthcare has welcomed the publication of research by the Institute of Public Policy Research which shows that the private sector plays a valuable role in the UK healthcare system.

The research examined the role of private spending in health and also suggests a review be set up to consider relaxing rules for patients wishing to “top up” their NHS care, a position adopted by the government last week.

Commenting on the report, Dr Doug Wright, head of clinical governance at Norwich Union Healthcare, said: “This research shows how valuable the private sector is to the UK’s healthcare system. Norwich Union Healthcare believes that the best interests of all patients come first

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