Abu Dhabi's Circle Health Group Named UK's Top Private Hospital Group Of The Year


(MENAFN- Mid-East) Abu Dhabi-UAE 2024 – Circle health Group (Circle), the UK's largest private hospital operator, part of PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has been named the UK's leading Private Hospital Group by HealthInvestor. The award recognises organisations whose hospitals show excellence in their delivery of care, commitment to the community and innovation in healthcare. Circle Health Group was commended for strong commercial performance, outstanding patient outcomes and satisfaction across all major specialty areas.

Circle's win follows its Acquisition by PureHealth in August 2023, in one of the largest transactions in the history of the UK health sector. With a commitment from PureHealth to transform Circle's operations in line with the PureHealth's vision, the move is aimed at further strengthening Circle's reputation of clinical excellence.

Shaista Asif, Group Chief Executive Officer at PureHealth, said:“We are proud of Circle Health Group's achievement of being recognised as UK's Top Private Hospital Group. This accomplishment not only underscores our dedication to setting high standards in healthcare excellence, but also highlights our strategic vision in enhancing clinical outcomes and patient experiences across our network. At PureHealth, placing the patient experience at the heart of our vision is not just a priority, but our guiding principle. Our international presence, including significant investments in quality assets like Circle Health Group, allows us to bring world-class clinical practices to the UAE. This synergy enriches our local healthcare services by integrating advanced methodologies and innovations proven in some of the world's leading healthcare systems. For our patients in Abu Dhabi and beyond, this means access to cutting-edge treatments and a caliber of care that aligns with global best practices, ensuring that the benefits of our international achievements are felt right here at home.”

Commenting on the award, Paolo Pieri, CEO of Circle Health Group, said:“To win this prestigious award is a testament to our teams, who continue to strive to deliver on the very best in care across our facilities. We've invested heavily in robotic technology, new clinics and the latest diagnostic equipment; this has all led to clinical outcomes in the top quartile of the sector, alongside unrivalled staff and patient satisfaction metrics. We're especially pleased that we ranked one of the top five Best Big Employers in the UK across all sectors, and the award of Best Company overall in the healthcare category.”

Judges noted that Circle is now the largest provider of private orthopaedics surgery in England, with growth outperforming the market. Additionally, clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction were all at record highs, with 92% of patients rating their experience in the 'very good' percentile.

About Circle Health Group:

Circle Health Group, a fully owned asset by UAE-based PureHealth, is an award-winning healthcare provider operating Britain's largest network of independent hospitals. Circle's aim is to be the most innovative patient-focused healthcare organisation and, by equipping its people with leading-edge technology, deliver the highest quality patient care. It supports patients whether they fund their own treatment or are supported by private healthcare insurance, and the group also works in partnership with the NHS. Circle Health Group acquired BMI Healthcare in January 2020. The group operates independent hospitals, runs integrated care programmes and rehabilitation services, and has an overseas division which operates in Shanghai, China.

About PureHealth:

By advancing the Science of Longevity, PureHealth is introducing the healthcare of the future from the United Arab Emirates to the rest of the world. PureHealth is the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East with an ecosystem that challenges lifespans and reimagines health spans. With 100+ hospitals, 300+ clinics, multiple diagnostic centres, health insurance solutions, pharmacies, health tech, procurement, investments and more, its groundbreaking innovations are at the forefront of healthcare as the company is on a mission to unlock time for humankind.

Pure Health's network comprises:

  • SEHA – One of the largest healthcare networks of hospitals and clinics in the UAE
  • Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS) – Delivering comprehensive community-based healthcare services
  • Daman (The National Health Insurance Company) – The UAE's leading health insurer
  • The Medical Office – Overseeing Sheikh Khalifa Hospitals and healthcare facilities established under the initiatives of H.H. The President of the UAE
  • Rafed – The UAE's largest healthcare Group Purchasing Organisation
  • PureLab – Managing and operating the largest network of laboratories in the region
  • One Health – A network that provides end-to-end medical solutions to a base of over 300 healthcare service providers
  • The Life Corner – Abu Dhabi's first holistic pharmacy, serving the health and wellness establishment
  • Ardent Health Services – The fourth largest privately held acute care hospital operator in the US
  • Circle Health Group – The largest independent operators of hospitals in the UK
  • PureCS – A leading cloud and technology services provider, specialising in IT management and consulting solutions, cybersecurity, cloud services and AI information systems
  • Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) – The UAE's largest healthcare complex, delivering integrated complex care.


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