Barbarians at the Gate?
Assura, the landlord of hundreds of GP surgeries & health centres has just agreed a deal to be bought by notorious Private Equity group KKR.
While the purchase still needs to agreed by shareholders, and KKR claims it will be investing in their estate, anyone who knows the history of KKR will be expecting some difficulties for budget strapped NHS group using the facilities. Rent rises & asset stripping look likely in the next few years.
#NHS #PrivateEquity
h/t FT
Emeritus Prof Christopher May /
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2025-04-09 20:43:16
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