Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
General Questions
What is Cunningham Medical Group?
Cunningham Medical Group is a specialist NHS insourcing provider that helps hospitals increase capacity and reduce waiting times by delivering high-quality surgical and theatre services within NHS facilities.
How does insourcing work?
Insourcing allows NHS Trusts to utilize their existing theatres and clinical spaces during evenings and weekends with additional, fully managed medical teams. This helps clear backlogs efficiently without outsourcing patients to private hospitals.
Who do you work with?
We partner with NHS Trusts, hospitals, and healthcare providers across the UK to deliver cost-effective, compliant, and high-quality insourcing solutions.
Our Services
What types of services do you offer?
🔹 Surgical & Theatre Insourcing – Providing skilled surgical teams to increase theatre capacity.
🔹 Elective Care Support – Assisting with reducing waiting lists for elective procedures.
🔹 Efficiency & Workflow Optimization – Helping NHS hospitals maximize resources.
🔹 Consultancy & Strategic Support – Expert guidance on insourcing strategies and operational improvements.
What specialities do you cover?
Our team includes specialist consultants, surgeons, anaesthetists, and nurses covering a range of disciplines, including:
✅ General Surgery
✅ Orthopaedics
✅ ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)
✅ Ophthalmology
✅ Urology
✅ Gynaecology
✅ Endoscopy
✅ And more – tailored to NHS Trust requirements.
Do your teams integrate with NHS staff?
Yes. Our fully managed clinical teams work seamlessly within NHS hospitals, following the same governance, protocols, and patient care standards.
Quality & Compliance
Are your services CQC-compliant?
Yes. We adhere to all NHS governance, regulatory, and quality assurance standards, ensuring full compliance with CQC and NHS frameworks.
Do you use NHS patient pathways?
Absolutely. All treatments and procedures follow NHS protocols, electronic patient records (EPR) systems, and clinical pathways for seamless care.
Working With Us
How can my NHS Trust partner with Cunningham Medical Group?
Simply contact us to discuss your hospital’s needs. We provide a tailored insourcing solution based on your capacity challenges, specialities, and patient demand.
📩 Get in Touch
✉️ [email protected]
What are the benefits of working with you?
✅ Reduced waiting times – Helping Trusts meet targets and improve patient outcomes.
✅ Cost-effective solutions – Utilizing existing NHS facilities efficiently.
✅ Expert-led service – Managed by experienced NHS professionals.
✅ Seamless NHS integration – No disruption to existing hospital operations.