Emerald Urgent Care strengthens access to healthcare through Kingsbridge Partnership

Emerald Urgent Care has announced a new partnership with Kingsbridge Private Hospital Group, strengthening its urgent care offering through faster access to diagnostic imaging, specialist assessment and onward treatment where required.

The collaboration marks another milestone in Emerald Urgent Care's continued growth following the successful launch of its Belfast clinic in 2025 and the ongoing rollout of additional clinics across Northern Ireland.

Through the partnership, patients requiring further investigation or treatment can now be referred directly from Emerald Urgent Care to Kingsbridge, providing rapid access to services including X-rays, MRI scans and musculoskeletal imaging. Patients will be contacted directly by Kingsbridge to arrange appointments, typically within 24 to 48 hours, with scan results returned promptly to Emerald clinicians to ensure continuity of care and a seamless patient experience.

Jonny Davies, Managing Director of Emerald Urgent Care, said: "At Emerald Urgent Care, our priority has always been to provide patients with fast access to high-quality care when they need it most. Partnering with Kingsbridge enables us to offer an even more complete patient journey, ensuring that when further diagnostics or specialist input are required, patients can move quickly through the next stage of their care without unnecessary delays.

"This collaboration brings together two organisations that share the same commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centred care. It allows us to deliver a more rounded service, with complete visibility of the patient's journey from initial assessment through to diagnosis and, where needed, onward treatment. Ultimately, it means patients receive quicker answers, quicker treatment and a better overall healthcare experience."

Founded in 2005, Kingsbridge Private Hospital Group is part of Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, the largest private healthcare provider in Northern Ireland, with a growing network of hospitals and clinics across Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Newry and Sligo.

Commenting on the partnership, Raymond MacSorley, Chief Commercial Officer at Kingsbridge Private Hospital Group:

“Kingsbridge has continued to grow by responding to the needs of patients across Northern Ireland, providing rapid access to experienced consultants, diagnostics and treatment across a wide range of specialities.

“This partnership with Emerald Urgent Care creates a clear pathway for patients who require further investigation or specialist input following an urgent care appointment. It demonstrates how collaborative healthcare partnerships can improve access, choice and continuity of care for patients across the country.”

Emerald Urgent Care provides fast, affordable treatment for urgent but non-emergency illnesses and injuries, helping to bridge the gap between GP services and hospital emergency departments. As Emerald continues to expand, it is building an integrated urgent care network that gives patients a faster, clearer route to the right care.

Patients can walk in or book online seven days a week for treatment for a wide range of conditions, including infections, minor injuries, burns, allergic reactions and diagnostic needs. For more information on one-off visits as well as membership options, visit www.emeraldurgentcare.co.uk.