Bengaluru based Narayana Health has acquired Practice Plus Group Hospitals, UK, to gain to gain control over 12 hospitals and surgical centres, specialising in high quality orthopaedics, ophthalmology and general surgery in the UK for an undisclosed amount.

The acquisition of the fifth largest private hospital group in UK, which performs around 80,000 surgeries a year, provides Narayana Health access to the UK healthcare market, where demand for surgeries, specially in the private sector, is projected to grow significantly in the coming years.

 “The acquisition of Practice Plus Group hospitals and surgical centres is an incredibly exciting step for Narayana Health Like Narayana Health, Practice Plus Group recognised that the majority of patients were struggling to access healthcare, while only a minority could afford costly private healthcare. We have both been working to meet the demands of those in between, and to offer a new choice of more accessible private healthcare. Together, we are a perfect fit, and I am looking forward to welcoming Practice Plus Group to Narayana Health and helping many more patients get the help they need” Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, Founder and Chairman of Narayana Health, said.

With this integration, Narayana Health is well-positioned to bring the hospital division of Practice Plus Group into its ecosystem, leveraging its robust technology foundation to drive innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation for patients, partners, and stakeholders.

 “Dr. Shetty and Narayana Health have an enviable reputation for high quality, efficient healthcare with a human touch and I’m excited about what Practice Plus Group’s hospitals and surgical centres can achieve with the commitment and expertise of Narayana Health behind us” Jim Easton, Practice Plus Group Chief Executive, said.

As one of the leading private healthcare providers in India, Narayana Health operates a comprehensive range of primary, secondary and super-specialty tertiary care facilities across India and the Caribbean. The group’s Centres of Excellence in various medical domains, a team of 18,822 dedicated professionals, including 3,868 skilled doctors and specialists, and a relentless focus on patient well-being and clinical excellence underscore its position as a beacon of hope and healing in the healthcare industry.

Narayana One Health (NH Integrated Care) and Narayana Health Insurance are subsidiaries of Narayana Health.