A READING hospital has been awarded ‘Private Hospital Group of the Year’ award for the third time.

Staff and doctors at Circle Reading Hospital in Reading have been recognised for the quality of care they deliver to patients.

The award, presented to the hospital’s owners at a ceremony on June 8, praised the “extraordinarily high levels of staff satisfaction and engagement at the hospital”.

In 2022, teams across the hospital gathered urgently needed medical supplies to 6 hospitals in Ukraine.

In total the hospital’s efforts contributed to £3 million worth of medical supplies in 12 months. The largest single contribution made by a UK business to the crisis in Ukraine.   

Commenting on the success, Paolo Pieri, CEO of Circle Health Group, said: “The award is a testament to what was an amazing year for Circle Reading. Teams across the hospital work tirelessly to support patients in their community and I couldn’t be prouder of what they have achieved.” 

In addition to charitable work, the hospital was recognised for its commitment to staff wellbeing and career development opportunities.

Across the organisation 292 apprentices successfully completed or began higher education courses with 30 different clinical and no-clinical programmes available.

Latest statistics show 92% of patients who visited Circle Reading rated their experience as ‘very good’ in addition to 80% of employees recommending the hospital to a friend.