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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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Read more: Boris Johnson and the NHS: A Myth Made, A Truth AvoidedBoris 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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Read more: Why Millions of Britons Without Private Insurance Are Now Ready to Pay for Healthcare ThemselvesMillions 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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Read more: Saint James Hospital Malta Joins MMG: A New Standard of Excellence for Medical TravelMy Medical Gateway (MMG) is delighted to announce the addition of Saint James Hospital Malta to our international network of leading healthcare providers. This strategic partnership brings one of the Mediterranean’s most advanced private hospitals onto our platform, offering MMG users access to outstanding medical care in an English-speaking, fully certified setting just a short flight from the…
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Read more: Billions in, Millions Waiting: Why NHS Pay Battles and Consultant Costs Aren’t Delivering Better CareDespite 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.