My Medical Gateway Blog
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Read more: The MMG Treatment Package: Setting a Global Standard for Medical TravelAt My Medical Gateway (MMG), we believe medical travel should be safe, transparent, and stress-free. That’s why we created the MMG Treatment Package – a clearly defined bundle that sets out exactly what is included and what is not. With built-in support, secure payments, finance options and specialist insurance, the package provides peace of mind…
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Read more: Is Private Finance Creeping Back Into NHS Hospital Building?Reports suggest the government is exploring a new private finance model to build NHS facilities, with orthopaedic hubs likely among the first projects. NHS England is said to be developing an off-balance-sheet funding approach, while Treasury signals cautious support. Alan Milburn, now DHSC’s lead non-executive board member, has declared private-sector interests in health. Even if…
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Read more: When the NHS Waiting Room Turns ViolentNHS A&E staff now face record violence, with one worker attacked every two hours, according to Royal College of Nursing data. Rising waits, corridor care and staff shortages are fuelling assaults, forcing many nurses out of frontline roles. The crisis affects patients too, reducing capacity across both NHS and private UK care. MMG offers a…
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Read more: From NHS to NSW: Why UK Doctors Are Heading Down UnderA growing number of UK doctors are leaving the NHS for better conditions abroad, turning medical travel into a two-way phenomenon. As patients seek faster treatment overseas, healthcare professionals are also migrating for improved pay, work-life balance and system support – especially to Australia. This shift highlights the UK’s deep systemic healthcare failures. MMG recognises…
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Read more: Taxing Care, Choking Choice: Why VAT on Private Health Will BackfireAs the Government eyes new tax revenues, Lord Kinnock has called for VAT to be imposed on private healthcare – framing it as a step toward fairness and funding the NHS. But this short-sighted move would raise costs for ordinary patients, worsen NHS backlogs and drive more doctors out of the UK. At a time…
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Read more: “Three Million Invisible Patients”: Why the NHS Waiting List Crisis Is Worse Than You ThinkThe Guardian has revealed (1 August 2025) what MMG has long suspected: that nearly 3 million patients on NHS England waiting lists have received no care at all since their GP referral – no diagnostic test, no specialist appointment. This “invisible crisis” affects almost half of all listed patients and casts serious doubt on government…
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Read more: Why Britain Trusts European HealthcareAs NHS delays continue to frustrate patients, a growing number of UK adults are looking across the Channel for faster, high-quality healthcare. Public surveys consistently show a positive perception of EU medical standards, with countries like Germany and France held in particularly high regard. This blog explores how shifting attitudes toward the EU and its…
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Read more: Honouring Service: MMG’s Discount Programme for Veterans and MoreMy Medical Gateway (MMG) offers a 10% discount to all UK veterans as a meaningful gesture of thanks for their service. Additional 5% discounts are available to students, athletes and disabled users. MMG’s mission is to make safe, affordable treatment abroad more accessible to those who need it most.
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Read more: The Global Healthcare Timebomb: Why Medical Travel Is the Answer to an Ageing WorldAs ageing populations and rising costs push global healthcare systems toward collapse, millions are turning to medical travel for faster, affordable treatment. The sector is booming – projected to exceed $180 billion by 2028 – and My Medical Gateway (MMG) is leading the way as the world’s only global digital marketplace for cross-border care. MMG…
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Read more: Why Canada May be the Next Frontier for My Medical GatewayCanada’s public healthcare system is facing delays, backlogs and growing patient frustration – closely mirroring the crisis in the UK’s NHS. With over 1.5 million Canadians waiting for treatment and many willing to self-pay for faster care, My Medical Gateway (MMG) is poised to offer a vital alternative. By connecting patients to affordable, high-quality overseas…
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