UK Primary Care Payment Practices: Above Average, But Wide Disparities Persist

The Numbers

• 18 companies in the UK Primary Care sector analysed.
• Average PaymentCheck Score: 67.2/100.
• UK average PaymentCheck Score across all sectors: 50.0/100.
• Primary Care sector average is 17.2 points above the UK average.
• Top score: 100/100.
• Bottom score: 45/100.
• Regional scores ranged from 87.5 (South West) to 53.9 (London).

What Stands Out

While the primary care sector generally outperforms the UK average in payment practices, the significant difference between the best and worst payers indicates considerable inconsistencies. The South West's substantially higher regional average suggests that location plays a role, potentially pointing to differing operational efficiencies or regional business cultures within the sector.

Best Payers

1. DENPLAN LIMITED - 100/100
2. OASIS DENTAL CARE (CENTRAL) LIMITED - 94.7/100
3. XEON SMILES UK LIMITED - 94.6/100
4. OASIS DENTAL CARE (SOUTHERN) LIMITED - 94.3/100
5. HCRG CARE LTD - 85.5/100

Worst Payers

1. CATALYST HEALTHCARE (ROMFORD) LIMITED - 45/100
2. WHITECROSS DENTAL CARE LIMITED - 46.05/100
3. OTC DIRECT LIMITED - 46.86/100
4. LROWLAND COMPANY RETAIL LIMITED - 47.7/100
5. HALEON UK TRADING LIMITED - 47.9/100

Regional Patterns

The South West (87.5 average across four companies) significantly surpasses all other regions, suggesting a concentrated area of efficient payment practices. London lags considerably behind, with an average of 53.9 across three companies, which is only marginally above the UK average and might indicate challenges specific to doing business in the capital. The other regions show moderate performance, with the West Midlands scoring 75, South East 67.9, and North West 58.5.

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Takeaway: While Primary Care's average PaymentCheck Score is 17.2 points above the UK average, the sector's lowest score of 45 and London's regional average of 53.9 demonstrate payment inconsistencies within UK Primary Care in 2023.