Healthcare London, a collaboration of leading private healthcare providers and teaching hospitals, is sending a delegation to Riyadh from 11–13 May 2025 to strengthen partnerships and expand access to world-class care for Saudi patients.
This marks Healthcare London’s second delegation to Saudi Arabia. The first visit, in April 2024, saw the successful launch of Healthcare London at the Health Tourism Future Forum in Riyadh.
Building on this momentum, the May 2025 mission will focus on clinically-led engagement—connecting top referring clinicians in Saudi Arabia with London-based experts in highly specialised fields, including proton beam therapy and paediatric heart surgery.
Michael Barker, Project Director for Healthcare London, said:
“Our partners are recognised for their expertise and innovation, and together, we are creating an unique healthcare destination for patients seeking the best in medical care. London brings together top medical talent, expertise and resources to deliver unparalleled treatments and services for patients from Saudi Arabia, the MENA region and beyond.”
Clinically focused events to strengthen collaboration
During the three-day trade mission, Healthcare London will host two flagship events:
- A Clinical Forum, in partnership with the Saudi Medical Appointments and Referral Centre, where London’s leading clinicians will present case studies and share insights into the latest innovations in complex care and patient outcomes.
- A formal reception at the British Embassy in Riyadh, welcoming senior figures from across Saudi Arabia’s health system. The evening will provide a platform for strengthening relationships, exchanging knowledge and exploring future collaboration opportunities.
The delegation will also meet with leading hospital groups in Riyadh to further build partnerships and an exchange of ideas.
A world-class healthcare offering
The Healthcare London partners include:
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Private Care (NHS)
- Cleveland Clinic London
- Cromwell Hospital
- HCA Healthcare UK
- King Edward VII’s Hospital
- Imperial College Healthcare Private Care (NHS)
- Phoenix Hospital Group
- The London Clinic
- University College London Hospitals Private Healthcare (NHS)
- Proton International London
- The London Psychiatry Clinic
- Priory
Together, these providers form a unified voice for the London’s exceptional healthcare ecosystem. Each year, over 100,000 overseas patients choose London for its depth of medical expertise and comprehensive range of complex care services.
London offers the highest concentration of medical and surgical specialists of any city globally. From cutting-edge diagnostics to advanced surgical procedures, its hospitals are internationally recognised for innovation and excellence in patient care. Many also lead the way in telehealth and virtual care, ensuring continuity of treatment for international patients both before and after travel.
“Healthcare London’s partners are committed to sharing expertise with Saudi clinicians through training programmes, in-country support and staff exchanges in London,” added Barker.
“This collaborative approach aims to raise standards of care and support the Kingdom’s ambitious healthcare transformation goals.”
To learn more about Healthcare London, visit: https://www.ihpn.org.uk/healthcare-london/
