HMCA Group Bulletin: Spring 2026

Group Bulletin • May 2026

Supporting better access to healthcare across the UK

We are reaching out to provide a short update on our recent progress, the wider healthcare landscape, and how HMCA continues to provide flexible, reliable member benefits in the form of private medical plans.

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In this update:

Our strongest quarterly growth in five years

We are delighted to announce that HMCA is on track for our strongest quarterly growth in more than five years. This performance reinforces HMCA’s position as a trusted provider of private medical plans for organisations seeking member-focused benefits and highlights the growing importance of fast access to healthcare.

We look forward to building on this momentum throughout 2026 and welcoming more members and organisations.

Victoria Brassington, Managing Director

Victoria moved into the role earlier this year and is focused on strengthening relationships, supporting organisations and ensuring HMCA remains well-placed to meet rising demand for private healthcare.

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Private insurance admissions in the first 9 months of 2025¹

Sharp Rise

Private insurance admissions in the first 9 months of 2025¹

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Strongest quarterly growth period for HMCA

For many consumers, insurance is no longer a “nice to have” — it is becoming an essential route to effective, timely care as NHS pressures continue to grow.

¹ PMI admissions hit 500,000 in first nine months of 2025

Giving back to our community

Giving back remains an important part of life at HMCA. Each month, our team holds a dress-down day for a charity nominated by staff.

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Our Easter Fun Day in April raised funds for Cancer Research UK. Activities included a bake sale, team games, competitions and a raffle — with prizes ranging from a Fortnum & Mason hamper to an early finish.

Active at conferences and industry awards

We have been engaging with organisations across the UK that share our focus on strong member benefits and community impact.

National Enterprise Network

Proud sponsors of the Social & Community Impact Award, won by Yorkshire in Business.

Building Societies Conference

Proud sponsors of the Social & Community Impact Award, won by Yorkshire in Business.

Stray Ferret Business Awards

Sponsors of the Family Business Award in Harrogate, celebrating fellow family-run organisations.

More events ahead

Continuing to expand our presence at association and membership conferences throughout 2026.

Customer service

At HMCA, we pride ourselves on providing a genuinely human approach to customer service.

When a member contacts us, they speak directly to a member of our friendly team without automated menus or call queues.

This personal service is one of the main reasons many members and continue to work with HMCA long term.

As one member recently said:

“In an age of automated menus and digital deflection, HMCA’s decision to speak plainly, answer phones, and treat people as individuals is not just refreshing – it’s quietly revolutionary.”

Now is the time to promote HMCA plans

With demand for private healthcare continuing to rise, membership groups play a critical role in helping members understand their options and access faster routes to diagnosis and treatment.

How to promote HMCA to your members

Our marketing team can provide supporting content, copy and guidance to make promotion easy and effective.