Newmedica

What Newmedica does

Newmedica (legal entity: New Medical Systems Limited) is a UK-based specialist ophthalmology provider operating more than 30 state-of-the-art clinics across England. Founded in 2007 by a former ophthalmology patient and a leading eye consultant, the company treats more than 306,000 NHS and private patients per year for advanced eye conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, retinal and vitreoretinal disorders, oculoplastics, refractive lens exchange, and YAG laser capsulotomy. Diagnostic services include OCT scanning.

The business operates a dual-channel model. The NHS channel is the primary revenue base: Newmedica is commissioned by NHS England, local Clinical Commissioning Groups, NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts, and Integrated Care Boards to deliver NHS-funded ophthalmology services at no cost to patients, helping relieve NHS waiting lists. The private channel serves self-pay patients (with 0% finance offered over 10 months) and medically insured patients, accessed via online booking, a self-referral phone line (0800 4096 792), or referral from local GPs and opticians. Pricing for private treatment varies by procedure and is provided on request.

On the technology side, the platform centres on an electronic patient record system supporting both NHS and private pathways, augmented by AI and automation tools used to enhance clinical pathways and back-office efficiency, including an automated telephone 'digital colleague'. The company is CQC-regulated, Cyber Essentials Plus certified, and shares data with national registries including MDOR, the Royal College of Ophthalmologists' National Ophthalmology Database, and PHIN. Ownership is described as founder/management-led with no disclosed external investor or private equity sponsor.

Name

Newmedica

Legal name

New Medical Systems Limited

Website

https://newmedica.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Newmedica is a UK specialist ophthalmology provider operating 30+ clinics across England, delivering NHS-commissioned and private cataract, glaucoma, retinal and oculoplastic eye care to over 306,000 patients per year.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Eye care clinics
• Cataract surgery
• NHS eye treatment
• Private eye care

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. NHS-funded treatment: NHS-funded ophthalmology services provided at no cost to patients. Newmedica is commissioned by NHS CCGs, Trusts and Foundation Trusts to deliver NHS eye care services.
2. Private self-pay treatment: Private cataract surgery and other eye treatments paid directly by patients. Finance options available (0% for 10 months) to spread costs.
3. Medical insurance treatment: Private treatment covered by patients' private medical insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Newmedica operates more than 30 specialist eye health clinics across England delivering NHS-funded and private ophthalmology services. The clinic treats advanced eye conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), vitreoretinal disorders, and oculoplastic conditions through surgical, laser, and diagnostic procedures.

Product overview

Newmedica is a specialist NHS and private eye health clinic operating as a single unified service across 30+ locations in England. The clinic provides comprehensive ophthalmic care through a coordinated treatment pathway, offering both NHS-funded and private treatment options. The core service portfolio includes surgical treatments (cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, retinal procedures, oculoplastics), laser treatments (YAG laser), and diagnostic services (OCT scanning). All services are delivered through CQC-regulated clinics with the same clinical team regardless of funding pathway.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of cataracts to restore vision, available through both NHS and private treatment pathways.
• Glaucoma Treatment
• YAG Laser Treatment
• Oculoplastics
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Treatment
• Refractive Lens Exchange
• Epiretinal Membrane Surgery
• Macular Hole Surgery
• Ocular Hypertension Management
• Vitreoretinal Surgery
• Vitreous Floaters Treatment
• OCT Scan

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of patients would recommend Newmedica
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NHS EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned by NHS to provide specialist ophthalmology services, helping reduce NHS waiting lists and providing care for NHS patients at no cost. Newmedica works with NHS England and local Integrated Care Boards to deliver eye care services in local communities.
• Local NHS CCGs, Trusts and Foundation TrustscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewmedica is commissioned by various NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups, NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts to provide NHS-funded ophthalmology services across England.
• Local GPs and OpticianscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare professional referral network. GPs and opticians refer patients to Newmedica for specialist ophthalmology assessment and treatment, forming a key patient acquisition channel.
• Medical Devices Outcomes Registry (MDOR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerData sharing partnership with NHS England Digital for purposes of safety recalls, such as for implantable medical devices (i.e. lenses).
• The Royal College of OphthalmologistsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerData sharing for the National Ophthalmology Database (NOD) Audit, collecting data for NHS and Private Patients including Refractive Lens Exchange and privately funded cataract surgery.
• Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewmedica has a legal obligation to share specified data with PHIN as part of regulatory compliance requirements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SpaMedica: One of the largest NHS cataract surgery providers in the UK, operating a multi-site model across England. Directly comparable to Newmedica in NHS-funded and private cataract volumes, surgical delivery model and GP/optician referral channels.
• Optegra Eye Health Care: UK network of specialist eye hospitals offering cataract, refractive, glaucoma and retinal treatments across NHS and private pathways. Closely comparable multi-site ophthalmology platform with similar NHS commissioning and self-pay model.
• Optical Express: Large UK provider of laser eye surgery, lens replacement and cataract treatment with a national clinic footprint. Comparable in private self-pay ophthalmology volumes, refractive lens exchange offering, and multi-site operating model.
• Optimax: UK specialist eye surgery provider focused on laser vision correction and lens replacement. Comparable in private-pay refractive and cataract surgical delivery, though smaller footprint than Newmedica.

Broad incumbents

• Circle Health Group: Major UK private hospital group offering ophthalmology among many other specialties. Comparable in NHS-insurer-self-pay patient mix and multi-site UK delivery, but operates a much broader portfolio than Newmedica's eye-only focus.
• Spire Healthcare: UK-listed private hospital group providing ophthalmology alongside other specialties. Comparable in NHS partnership, insured and self-pay revenue mix, and consultant-led model, but with broader hospital portfolio.
• Nuffield Health: UK-wide not-for-profit healthcare provider running hospitals that include ophthalmology services. Comparable in NHS and private patient pathways and UK multi-site operating model, though ophthalmology is one of many service lines.

Emerging players

• Practice Plus Group: UK independent sector provider delivering NHS and private ophthalmology, MSK and other surgical services. Comparable in NHS-insurer partnership model and surgical centre delivery, with growing ophthalmology presence.
• CHEC (Community Health and Eye Care): UK independent sector provider of NHS-commissioned ophthalmology and endoscopy services in community clinics. Comparable in NHS-ICB commissioning model, ophthalmology focus and community-based clinic delivery.

Regional players

• Moorfields Private: Private patient arm of Moorfields Eye Hospital in London offering specialist ophthalmology including cataract, glaucoma and retinal surgery. Comparable in clinical sub-specialty depth and private-pay cataract/lens surgery, though concentrated in London.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NewmedicaEyes
• Facebookfacebook.com/NewmedicaUK

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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