CMA Transparency Information

 

Compliance with the CMA Order 2014


Under the Private Healthcare Market Investigation Order 2014 (“the CMA order”), private hospitals must publish clear, accessible details about how they work with referring clinicians. Below is the structured compliance information for The REAL Clinic.


1. Higher Value Services

·      Consulting room hire – £25 per hour for non-Ophthalmic Consultants.

·      Ophthalmic Consultants do not routinely get charged for room rental.


2. Low Value Services

·      In-house training or induction sessions for clinicians

·      Administrative support for patient bookings, admissions, or billing

·      Consulting room hire for Ophthalmic Consultants

·      Access to chaperones to ensure clinical safety

·      Access to electronic medical records system

·      Marketing assistance: website profile, consultant listings

·      Basic amenities: teas/coffee, stationery

 

3. Corporate Hospitality

Events where hospitality was provided, including the cost per attendee:

Date Description No. Attendees Cost Per Head
Dec 2024 Christmas Meal 15 £50

4. Clinician Financial Interests


4a. Ownership of the business:

  • Mr Naveen Cavale owns 29%
  • Mr Robbie Walker owns 23.5%
  • Dr Neel Desai owns 9.5%
  • Dr Jonathan Hewitt owns 21%


4b. Details of clinicians who own equipment or have financial stakes:

  • Mr Naveen Cavale: 100% ownership of Sciton laser.
  • Mr Robbie Walker: 100% ownership of YAG laser.

5. Clinician Part-Time Positions

Private hospital operators are required to disclose details of any part-time position in their private hospitals held by a referring clinician in addition to exercising practising privileges at that hospital. Part-time positions held by referring clinicians at The Real Clinic are set out below:

  • None


6. Clinician Advisory Services

Private hospital operators are required to disclose details of certain paid services provided by referring clinicians to private hospitals operators in addition to exercising practising privileges at that hospital. Paid services provided by referring clinicians at The Real Clinic are set out below:

  • None