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About Cunningham Medical Group

CMG is a clinician-led healthcare partner delivering theatre, outpatient and diagnostics services to NHS Trusts across the UK. We exist to solve NHS backlogs safely, efficiently, and with care.

Our Journey

From our founding to today, we've been dedicated to supporting the NHS and improving patient care across the UK.

2024

Foundation & Vision

Founded by Richard Cunningham with a vision to deliver elite NHS clinical insourcing services. Established core team of clinical and operational experts with decades of combined NHS experience.

2

Founding Members

5

NHS Pilot Projects

2025

Growth & Framework Approval

Approved on NHS SBS Framework NP676/22. Expanded clinical network to 80+ subcontractors across multiple specialties. Submitted 5 successful tenders with NHS Trusts in Scotland and Northern England.

80+

Subcontractors

5

NHS Tenders

300+

Patients Treated

2026

Expansion & Innovation

Planned expansion to 10+ NHS Trusts across the UK. Development of proprietary clinical governance and quality assurance systems. Launch of CMG Academy for clinical professional development.

10+

NHS Trust Partners

150+

Clinical Sessions

1,000+

Patients Treated

Our Mission & Values

The principles that guide everything we do at Cunningham Medical Group.

Our Mission

"To be the most trusted and responsive clinical insourcing partner to the NHS, built by clinicians, for the NHS."

At Cunningham Medical Group, we are committed to:

  • Reducing NHS waiting lists through clinical excellence
  • Providing seamless integration with existing NHS teams
  • Maintaining the highest standards of clinical governance
  • Supporting NHS Trusts with flexible, responsive solutions

Our Core Values

Clinical Excellence

We maintain the highest standards of clinical practice, ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes.

Reliability

We deliver on our promises, ensuring consistent service and dependable clinical teams.

Compliance First

We prioritize regulatory compliance and governance in everything we do.

NHS-Centric

We design our services to integrate seamlessly with NHS systems and processes.

Zero Disruption

We work alongside existing NHS teams, enhancing capacity without disrupting established workflows.

Our Impact

100%

On-time service mobilisation

97%

Subcontractor satisfaction

100%

Fully insured and PVG-cleared teams

NHS Partnerships

Working with NHS Trusts across the UK to reduce waiting lists and improve patient care.

NHS Scotland
NHS Lothian
NHS Grampian
NHS Tayside
NHS Highland

Project: Orthopaedic Theatre Service

Duration: January - June 2025

Services: Complete theatre teams for hip and knee replacements

Outcomes:

  • 32% reduction in orthopaedic waiting list
  • 48 additional procedures completed
  • 97% patient satisfaction rate
"CMG's theatre team integrated seamlessly with our existing staff. Their professionalism and efficiency helped us reduce our orthopaedic waiting list significantly."

Project: Endoscopy Service

Duration: March - August 2025

Services: Gastroenterology diagnostic services

Outcomes:

  • 120+ additional endoscopy procedures
  • 28% reduction in diagnostic waiting times
  • Zero clinical incidents reported
"The endoscopy service provided by Cunningham Medical Group has been exceptional. Their team's expertise has significantly improved our diagnostic capacity."

Accreditations & Frameworks

Our commitment to quality and compliance is demonstrated through our accreditations and framework approvals.

NHS SBS Framework

Approved supplier on NHS Shared Business Services Framework NP676/22

Full Insurance Cover

Comprehensive Professional Indemnity, Public Liability and Employer's Liability insurance

Disclosure Scotland

Accredited Body for PVG scheme membership and background checks

Ready to Partner with CMG?

Contact us today to discuss how Cunningham Medical Group can help your Trust deliver more efficient, high-quality care.

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