Jimmy Johns, director of corporate debt advisory – healthcare at Christie Finance, takes a look at the financial markets that support the care sector, and considers the current funding landscape
For the last two years, writing about the care sector and its supporting financial markets has been something of a challenge. This is a rapidly changing landscape, with political, economic, regulatory, and global issues all influencing the facets within the day-to-day operations of a care business.
The sector, which delivers frontline service and care to people who can be at their most vulnerable, constitutes a vital part of the healthcare provision in the UK. It has been well documented that the UK has an aging population, with higher needs and earlier diagnosis of conditions leading to support. Alongside subsequent referrals, there is an increase in demand on providers. Christie & Co data suggests that, by 2034, 21 per cent of the population could be over 65 — equating to 16 million people.
When exploring funding, any operator or new entrant has to consider the noise that is in the sector, whether it be regulatory, economic, or political.
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