Written By: Aimee Hughes on 3rd September 2025
All Professions YMS HSCInsourcing is about partnership. It means an external provider brings their skilled workforce to deliver clinical services directly within an NHS facility. This team uses the Trust’s familiar premises and equipment, ensuring a seamless continuity of health services.
In MSK services, specialist providers such as YMS Health and Social Care work with doctors. They aim to provide real person-centered care. From assessments and diagnostics to treatment plans, the NHS provides care within a trusted environment.
Clinics often operate in the evenings and on weekends. This helps increase hospital capacity without interrupting the daily work of staff.
Tackling elective backlogs is a major focus for NHS England, as the effects of the pandemic and workforce shortages have hit MSK services hard. Insourcing offers a pragmatic, safe effective solution that immediately boosts capacity.
NHS Trusts can use evenings and weekends to speed up triage, assessment, and treatment. This helps people get the care they need faster. Insourcing providers often manage the entire process, including administration, which relieves pressure on stretched internal teams.
Because this all happens on-site, the patient experience is positive, with patients visiting familiar locations. This model also guarantees alignment with NHS quality standards, complete with clear audit trails and integration into existing care services.
Lee Glasson, Head of Service Development at YMS Health and Social Care says that in the last few years, they have helped almost 10,000 patients. This assistance was for their assessment and treatment.
"The real value that the independent sector can bring when done well has become increasingly clear. At YMS Health and Social Care, we don’t just provide a workforce - we focus on delivering slick, well-run services. We aim to compliment existing provision, and give Trusts the breathing space to implement improvement or sustainability plans."
For many physiotherapists, insourcing is a powerful way to contribute to improving the quality of patient access. For NHS health professionals, insourcing care services provides flexibility and extra income. It also allows them to work in different settings. It’s a fantastic vehicle for career progression and a direct way to engage in quality improvement.
Most importantly, clinicians feel a profound sense of purpose. When waiting lists are long, each extra clinic helps reduce patient pain. It also helps manage long-term conditions and makes a real difference.
A successful insourcing physiotherapist blends clinical excellence with adaptability and strong communication. They thrive on working autonomously but are also natural collaborators who integrate seamlessly with NHS teams. Their practice is always aligned with standards from the HCPC and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and they bring a problem-solving mindset to delivering efficient, patient-centred care.
Professional bodies are the bedrock of trust in all healthcare services. They ensure that all work meets the highest professional and ethical quality standards. This gives NHS Trusts confidence that every clinician, whether internal or hired, is dedicated to providing high-quality care.
"From day one, our clinicians are fully compliant. We wrap the service in strong reporting and governance - but we also go further." Lee advises: "We’ve been able to offer Trusts useful insights into processes, data trends, and opportunities to streamline care pathways. Our goal isn’t just to help clear backlogs, but to leave services stronger and more resilient than when we arrived."
For healthcare professionals wanting to make a tangible impact, insourcing offers a uniquely rewarding path. The work is more than just a way to earn money.
It is a commitment to help the medical services system. We provide patients with the treatment options they need. It’s demanding, but the rewards are immense.
Lee notes; "For MSK Physiotherapists, working on insourcing projects is a fantastic opportunity to upskill by working with different populations. You can gain experience across different settings, and be part of something that’s genuinely making a difference."
For more information on how insourcing can support your Trust, you can explore the work of providers like YMS Health and Social Care.
Written By: Aimee Hughes on 12th August 2025
NHS Trusts are trying to handle the rising need for specialist care. Insourcing services in ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) and Audiology is now a key part of the solution. These services aim to reduce waiting lists, support clinical teams, and improve patient outcomes. Increasingly, insourcing is a core component of workforce planning within secondary care. This guide gives a clear overview of how ENT and Audiology insourcing works. It explains why clinicians like it and how it helps the NHS provide timely, high-quality care.
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