Private medical cover static in the face of economic and political uncertainty
The 14th Edition of LaingBuisson’s Health Cover market report has been published. The UK market for private medical cover, worth £4.83 billion, flatlined in 2016 with 4.02 million policies covering 6.89 million lives in 2016, some 10.5% of the population. Defining events for demand during…
LaingBuisson work on care home fees in the news
Recent work by LaingBuisson is being reported in the national press. The Times reported on 16 October on the Personal Asset Protection Guarantee that has been proposed by William Laing as a fairer and simpler solution to sharing care costs for older people. William was…
William Laing proposes novel solution to long-term care cost sharing
William Laing has today published his ‘Personal Asset Protection Guarantee’ (PAPG) White Paper. Under this proposal individuals are guaranteed to keep about three-quarters of their personal assets in the event of their needing residential care in their old age. The White Paper deals with the…
LaingBuisson joins key industry associations
LaingBuisson is pleased to announce its membership of the British Healthcare Business Intelligence Association (BHBIA), the affiliate network of the Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO), the Professional Publishers’ Association (PPA), and British Property Federation (BPF). LaingBuisson’s Chief Executive, Henry Elphick, will also sit on the…
LaingBuisson responds to BBC Radio 4 ‘You and Yours’ findings about care home bed shortfalls
Research for BBC Radio 4’s ‘You and Yours’ has shown that up to 3,000 elderly people will be unable to find a care home place by the end of 2018, and that the shortage of beds could rise to 70,000 beds by 2026. This is…
LaingBuisson appoints Head of Business Development and Chief Technology Officer to drive growth
LaingBuisson announces two key appointments to support the business’s expansion. Heidi Nicholson joins as Head of Business Development and Neil Waring as Chief Technology Officer. These appointments reflect the company’s strategy of building on its heritage as the leading healthcare market intelligence provider for health…
LaingBuisson’s InPolicy paper takes a unique look at Regulation
Following from this morning’s Public Policy Project Thought Leadership Breakfast with Andrea Sutcliffe, Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care at the Care Quality Commission, LaingBuisson presents a Regulation Special produced in association with its health and care news magazines Care Markets and Healthcare Markets. Download your…
Carehomeadvisor.com – bringing an objective view to care home choice
LaingBuisson, the leading healthcare market intelligence provider, announces the launch of CareHomeAdvisor. Endorsed by Age UK, Independent Age and Care England, CareHomeAdvisor is a consumer website which informs people which care homes provide the best quality care. Choosing a care home can be highly emotive….
UK Health expenditure now at EU average with contribution from the independent sector continuing to grow
Figures published today by leading healthcare market intelligence provider, LaingBuisson, reveal that UK healthcare spending of £185bn in 2015 continues to be dominated by government expenditure at 80% of all healthcare spend, higher than any other OECD, EU or G7 nation. However, the independent sector…
LaingBuisson on Radio Four’s More or Less
LaingBuisson founder William Laing spoke with BBC Radio Four’s More or Less programme last week, exploring the number of people in residential care and those receiving care at home, in light of the recent proposals released in the run up to the general election. Follow…
