What Opcare does

Opcare is the largest provider of prosthetic services to the NHS in the UK and a major provider of orthotic and posture & mobility services. Founded in 1989 and rebranded under its current name in 2004, the company is headquartered in Abingdon, UK, and operates as part of the Ability Matters Group (AM Healthcare Group). It delivers assessment, design, manufacture, and fitting of artificial limbs and orthotic devices, plus wheelchair and specialist seating services, through more than 60 clinical services and over 40 clinics across the UK, Ireland, Gibraltar, and the Isle of Man, serving more than 100,000 patients annually.

The company's core technology stack combines 3D laser scanning to capture patient anatomy, CADCAM design systems, and robot carvers that produce replica moulds for socket fabrication. Prosthetists can design bespoke limbs for specific activities (e.g., horse-riding, tennis), and many clinics have onsite workshops enabling same-day device adjustments. Manufacturing is supported by sister company Ortho Europe, which operates four UK factories producing advanced orthotic materials. Opcare is the only service provider to hold ISO 13485 certification for medical-device quality management.

Opcare's business model is entirely NHS-funded managed services. Revenue is generated through contracts with NHS Trusts and Integrated Care Boards across the UK, typically on three-year commissioning cycles. Patients access services free at point of use via GP, consultant, or allied health professional referrals into Opcare's clinic network. The company employs 700–800+ clinical and operational staff and holds exclusive relationships with marquee NHS institutions including Great Ormond Street Hospital, King's College Hospital, and the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital.

Name

Opcare

Legal name

Opcare Ltd

Website

https://opcare.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Opcare is the largest provider of NHS-funded prosthetic services in the UK and a major orthotic and posture/mobility provider, delivering assessment, design, manufacture, and fitting of artificial limbs and mobility devices through 60+ clinical services to 100,000+ patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prosthetic and Orthotic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Prosthetics, Orthotics & Bracing (POB) (HSABAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Assistive Technology, Adaptive Equipment & Home Exercise Program Training In-Home (HSABADAN)

Keywords

• Prosthetic services
• Orthotic services
• Wheelchair services
• NHS healthcare services
• Posture and mobility

Headquarters

HQ city

Abingdon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. NHS Contract Services: Opcare operates as a provider of NHS-funded prosthetic, orthotic, and posture and mobility services. Services are commissioned by NHS trusts and integrated care boards. No patients pay for treatment as services are covered by the NHS.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Opcare provides NHS-funded prosthetic, orthotic, and posture and mobility healthcare services. Its work covers the assessment, design, manufacture and fitting of artificial limbs for amputees; the prescription and fitting of external orthotic devices that support and realign bones and muscles; and wheelchair assessment, provision and maintenance including specialist seating. Services are delivered directly through NHS hospital settings and community clinics and are commissioned by NHS trusts and integrated care boards.

Product overview

Opcare is a healthcare services provider operating three core service lines: Prosthetic Services (assessment, design, manufacture and fitting of artificial limbs for amputees), Orthotic Services (prescription and fitting of external orthotic devices to support bones and muscles), and Posture & Mobility Services (wheelchair assessment, provision and maintenance). These services are delivered through a network of over 60 NHS-partnered clinical locations across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 100,000 patients. The company employs 3D scanning technology and CADCAM systems for custom device fabrication, with manufacturing support from sister company Ortho Europe. Services are provided free at point of use under NHS commissioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prosthetic Services Assessment, design, manufacture and fitting of artificial limbs (prostheses) for amputees and individuals with limb deficiency. Includes 3D scanning technology for socket fabrication, robot carver for replica moulds, bespoke limb design for specific activities such as horse-riding or tennis, and access to state-of-the-art components. Delivered through NHS-commissioned services for adults and children.
• Orthotic Services Prescription, fitting and ongoing care of orthotic devices (orthoses) worn externally to control, realign and support bones and muscles. Bespoke orthoses are created using 3D scanning technology to capture the exact shape of an individual body part, with manufacturing supported by sister company Ortho Europe. Services cover adults and paediatric patients through NHS-commissioned delivery.
• Posture & Mobility Services Comprehensive wheelchair services including assessment, provision and maintenance of specialised equipment for children and adults needing long-term postural and mobility support. Services include manual wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs, specialist seating, pressure-relieving cushions, and custom-made seats produced using 3D scanning technology. Includes 24/7 emergency repairs for wheelchair users. Delivered through NHS-commissioned services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving more than 100,000 patients across the UK
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NHScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 30-year partnership delivering prosthetic, orthotic, and posture and mobility services across 60+ NHS clinical services. Services commissioned by NHS trusts and integrated care boards including recent three-year contract with NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB for community orthotics.
• Legs4AfricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity committed to improving mobility and independence of amputees in sub-Saharan Africa through provision of rehabilitation services and prosthetic legs. Since 2013, the charity has provided enough components to build or repair over 5,000 legs. Opcare donates unwanted prosthetic limbs and componentry.
• The Meththa FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides rehabilitation care and services to people with disabilities in Sri Lanka, running two clinical centres which assess around a thousand people each year. Opcare donates unwanted prosthetic limbs, orthotic devices, and wheelchairs.
• Ortho EuropecoreTechnology or IntegrationOpcare's sister company with four factories in the UK. Provides advanced materials and manufacturing techniques for custom orthotic devices. Decades of experience in creating orthotic devices ensuring high quality and reliable products.
• LimbPowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Disability Sports Organisation helping amputees and those with limb impairments engage in physical activity. Opcare supports through joint events, sponsorship, and participation in fundraising challenges.
• Limbless AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK charity providing information, advice and support for people of all ages without one or more limbs. Opcare supports through joint events and sponsorship.
• BLESMAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational charity for limbless and ex-service men and women. Opcare supports through collaboration and initiatives.
• REACHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity with branches throughout the country giving families opportunity to meet locally and providing newsletter 'Within Reach'. Opcare supports through collaboration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ossur: Icelandic global manufacturer of non-invasive orthopaedics including prosthetics, braces, and supports. Competes with Opcare primarily through component supply and emerging clinical service offerings.
• Hanger Clinic: US-based largest provider of orthotic and prosthetic clinical services in North America. Comparable business model to Opcare in delivering clinical prosthetic/orthotic care at scale, though in a different payer system.
• Fillauer: US-based manufacturer and supplier of orthotic and prosthetic components. Adjacent peer as a manufacturer in the P&O supply chain that Opcare interacts with as part of its service delivery.
• Ottobock: German global market leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and mobility solutions. Competes with Opcare indirectly through NHS prosthetic component supply and through clinical service offerings in select markets.

Regional players

• College Park Industries: US-based manufacturer of prosthetic components and devices for lower and upper limb amputees. Comparable product category to Opcare but primarily serves North American market through distribution.

Direct peers

• Pace Rehabilitation: UK-based prosthetic and rehabilitation provider serving amputee patients with clinical services and bespoke devices. Direct peer in UK prosthetics market with similar NHS commissioning model.
• Blatchford: UK-based global manufacturer and provider of prosthetics, orthotics, and specialist mobility products. Direct competitor to Opcare in NHS prosthetic and orthotic services, with overlapping customer base and similar clinical service delivery model.
• Steeper Group: UK-based manufacturer and clinical provider of prosthetics, orthotics, and assistive technology. Directly comparable to Opcare in serving NHS patients with bespoke prosthetic and orthotic devices across the UK.
• Dorset Orthopaedic: UK-based provider of prosthetic, orthotic, and silicone solutions for NHS and private patients. Direct clinical service peer with comparable patient base and NHS contract relationships.
• RSL (Rimini Street Ltd / RSL Steeper): UK-based prosthetic and orthotic manufacturer and clinical provider. Direct peer operating in similar NHS-contracted clinical service delivery model with comparable product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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