Healthcare London, a collaborative effort of various private healthcare providers and teaching hospitals in the UK, is set to expand its footprint into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.  

The launch of this collaborative in the GCC region is scheduled to take place during the upcoming Health Tourism Future Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which will be held from 28 to 30 April 2024.  

During the forum, Healthcare London and its partners will showcase their services, aiming to establish London as a top medical tourism destination. 

Healthcare London partners include Imperial College Healthcare Private Care, a National Health Service (NHS) Trust unit, Cromwell Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Private Care (NHS unit), HCA Healthcare UK, Cleveland Clinic London, King Edward VII's Hospital, Phoenix Hospital Group, University College London Hospitals Private Healthcare (NHS unit), and The London Clinic.  

The GCC expansion signifies that Healthcare London partners are committed to offering their expertise to clinicians in the Saudi region by conducting various  

training programmes, both within the country and remotely. 

Besides, the partners plan to facilitate staff exchanges in London to support the expertise-sharing effort.  

Through this initiative, they aim to enhance medical practices and improve patient care standards, with benefits extending both locally and globally. 

London is said to attract over 100,000 overseas patients annually, with a significant number coming from the Middle East.  

The objective of introducing Healthcare London, which includes private healthcare providers and NHS teaching hospitals with private patient units, was to provide international patients with access to London's healthcare models.  

Healthcare London serves as a coordinator and promoter, guiding international patients to London's centres of excellence for multidisciplinary and coordinated care services. 

Independent Healthcare Providers Network, which hosts Healthcare London, CEO David Hare MBE said: “At Healthcare London, we want to make it as easy as possible for patients to get treatment in London. Our single portal enables patients and referrers to explore treatment options and find the most suitable hospital for their needs.  

“London brings together a distinguished community of healthcare professionals, led by the world’s top medical talent, who are committed to delivering unparalleled medical treatments and services to patients from Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region.”