Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The industry carries out a diverse range of activities, including diagnostic services, blood banks and allied health services. Some of these services are vital to the operation of the UK health system. For example, about 70% of all decisions about diagnosis, treatment, hospital admission and discharge rest on pathology test results. Hospitals rely on blood banks for their blood supplies.
The ageing population and increasing prevalence of chronic diseases are key factors causing an increase in demand for diagnostic and medical laboratories and other health services. The industry is expected to generate revenue of £9.74 billion in 2012-13, up 1.0% on 2011-12. It will employ almost 272,000 people and pay wages of £4.79 billion... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Locations Chapter
The regional distribution of the industry is affected by the level of demand for the services provided by this industry. Demand is affected by the distribution of the population, regional age profiles and regional health levels.
The distribution of industry activity is also affected by the regional differences in wealth and income on a per capita basis, as private practice income is typically higher in relatively well-off areas such as the south of England. Office of National Statistics data indicates that the three regions exceeding the 2006-2008 UK average income of £669 per week were London (£900), the South East (£783) and the East (£712)... purchase to read more