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Category: Insights
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Boris Johnson’s candid reflection in a recent Daily Mail column (27/7/25) on choosing private healthcare invites not outrage, but quiet disappointment. This is the same leader who, during the pandemic, asked the country to make extraordinary sacrifices in the name of a health service he framed as untouchable. Now, from a private hospital bed, he…
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Millions of Britons without private insurance are now willing to self-pay for medical treatment to avoid long NHS delays. Young, digitally savvy adults lead this shift, often choosing affordable, high-quality care abroad. My Medical Gateway connects these patients with trusted European hospitals offering faster treatment and transparent pricing.
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Despite record NHS funding since 2020, patient care is stalling amid strikes and soaring consultant costs – up to £6,000 for a single weekend on-call shift. With millions waiting and no resolution in sight, My Medical Gateway offers fast, affordable treatment in top EU hospitals, helping patients bypass delays and take control.
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Over half of NHS England’s non-urgent waiting list is made up of working-age adults, with women and deprived communities facing the longest delays – especially in gynaecology. My Medical Gateway offers fast, affordable treatment in trusted EU clinics, helping patients bypass NHS backlogs and regain control of their health and wellbeing.
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Since 2020, NHS spending has surged to record levels, but patient treatment rates and clinical productivity have fallen. Despite billions in extra funding and a growing workforce, surgeries and diagnostics lag behind. This mismatch highlights the urgent need for reform – and alternative solutions like medical travel through MMG.
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The global medical travel industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by technology, shifting patient expectations, and new demands for quality, access, and transparency. At My Medical Gateway (MMG), we stay ahead of these trends to help patients make informed choices and to ensure our healthcare partners are positioned for success. Here are ten of the…
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A little-known NHS scheme allows UK patients facing long delays to receive treatment in EU public hospitals. While uptake is growing, strict criteria apply and patients must fund travel and accommodation. Only a small number benefit, highlighting deep NHS pressures and inequalities in access to timely medical care
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High-quality medical treatment is no longer limited to expensive private hospitals in the UK. Today, patients are discovering that world-class surgery and healthcare are available across Europe—often at up to 50% less. My Medical Gateway (MMG) connects UK patients with accredited EU hospitals offering fast, affordable, and expert care. As global healthcare standards rise, medical…
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For more than a decade, the UK’s healthcare landscape has been defined by two options: endure NHS waiting lists or pay premium prices for private care. But a quiet revolution is underway. A growing number of British patients are discovering a powerful alternative – Europe’s extensive network of high-quality, affordable private hospitals. At My Medical…
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The UK’s NHS faces an unprecedented elective care crisis, with waiting lists reaching 7.5 million patients in early 2025. To address this, the Labour government has expanded by 20% the role of private hospitals through a £2.5 billion annual funding increase, aiming to deliver one million additional appointments, scans, and operations yearly. But does the…
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