First NHS hospital taken over by private company

Circle Health, a private company, is set to manage a hospital in Cambridgeshire to address a £40 million debt. The move is seen as a significant shift in NHS management, with Circle Health expected to improve services and productivity. The decision has political and social implications, with unions expressing concerns about profit motives affecting patient care. The franchise will last 10 years, pending approval from the Treasury and Department of Health.

What has been the impact of Circle Health on cancer waiting times and productivity?

What is the expected duration of the franchise for Circle Health to run Hinchingbrooke?