What STEPS Rehabilitation does

STEPS Rehabilitation is a private, CQC-registered specialist rehabilitation facility headquartered in Sheffield, United Kingdom, founded in 2014 and operating as Steps Rehabilitation Limited. The company provides integrated residential and day rehabilitation services for clients with neurological conditions, stroke, spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, amputations, complex trauma, and oncology recovery needs. Its 23-bedroom purpose-built facility includes ensuite wet rooms, a hydrotherapy pool, a large therapy gym, three skills kitchens, and an atrium café, with a multidisciplinary clinical team comprising 30+ nurses, 8+ occupational therapists, plus dedicated physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, neuro psychology, and neurologic music therapy staff.

Revenue is generated primarily through long-duration residential rehabilitation packages and day client programs, supplemented by individual consultations, specialist clinics (spasticity management, pain management, amputee and orthotic rehabilitation), the STEPS Training School, and conference/event revenue. The STEPS Prosthetics partnership delivers on-site prosthetic provision, creating an integrated clinical pathway for amputee clients. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and referral-driven, with structured channels covering case managers, solicitors, medical professionals, families, and court-appointed deputies, often under the 2015 Rehabilitation Code framework that links rehabilitation provision to personal injury litigation funding.

The company holds a registered "Reimagining Rehabilitation®" trademark, is UK GDPR compliant, and operates a non-profit affiliated entity, the STEPS Rehabilitation Foundation. Recent strategic activity includes the launch of the STEPS Amputee Conference 2026, participation in the Fourier Rehab GReAT Summit 2026 in Shanghai, and national publication features, signaling rising brand profile within the UK specialist rehabilitation market. STEPS is privately held with no disclosed parent company or institutional investors beyond a 2017 funding round from Mercia Fund Managers.

Name

STEPS Rehabilitation

Legal name

Steps Rehabilitation Limited

Website

https://stepsrehabilitation.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

STEPS Rehabilitation is a CQC-registered specialist residential and day rehabilitation facility in Sheffield, UK, serving clients with neurological conditions, brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, amputations, and complex trauma. The 23-bed facility delivers integrated multidisciplinary therapy under one roof.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialist Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amputee & Prosthetic Rehabilitation Programs (HLAFAFAL), Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Post-Op Rehab (HSADAIAA)

Keywords

• Residential rehabilitation services
• Neurological rehabilitation care
• Specialist physiotherapy services
• Amputee rehabilitation programs
• Brain injury rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Rehabilitation Services: 24/7 residential care with all therapies delivered under one roof. Clients receive individually tailored combinations of neuro physiotherapy, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, occupational therapy, neurologic music therapy, speech and language therapy, neuro psychology, and other treatments.
2. Day Client Services: Outpatient rehabilitation programs for clients who do not require overnight stay but benefit from access to therapy facilities and expertise.
3. Individual Consultations: Specialist consultation services for assessments and evaluations.
4. STEPS Training School: Education and training services for professional development in rehabilitation.
5. Conference Revenue: STEPS Amputee Conference 2026 at £110 early bird tickets with profits donated to STEPS Rehabilitation Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

STEPS Rehabilitation operates a purpose-built residential and day rehabilitation facility in Sheffield providing integrated multidisciplinary therapies for neurological conditions, stroke, spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, amputees, orthopaedic injuries, oncology, and complex trauma injuries. Services include 24/7 residential care across 23 ensuite bedrooms combined with on-site therapies such as neuro physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, neurologic music therapy, neuro psychology, hydrotherapy, and integrated prosthetic provision through STEPS Prosthetics.

Product overview

STEPS Rehabilitation operates as an integrated residential and day rehabilitation facility offering a comprehensive suite of services under one roof. The core offering includes residential rehabilitation (23 bedrooms) and day client services for neurological conditions, stroke, spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, orthopaedic and complex trauma injuries. Therapy services include neuro physiotherapy, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, occupational therapy (delivered by an 8-person OT team), neurologic music therapy, speech and language therapy, and neuro psychology. Specialist clinics provide spasticity management, amputee and orthotic rehabilitation (with on-site prosthetic provision via STEPS Prosthetics), and pain management. Additional services include hydrotherapy/aquatic therapy in an onsite pool, rehabilitation technology, recreational activities, and STEPS Training School for staff development. The organisation hosts the annual STEPS Amputee Conference and operates the STEPS Rehabilitation Foundation charity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Rehabilitation 24/7 residential rehabilitation for neurological conditions, stroke, spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, orthopaedic and complex trauma injuries, delivered in 23 individually furnished bedrooms with ensuite wet rooms adaptable for different levels of independence.
• Day Client Services Outpatient rehabilitation for clients who do not require overnight stay, providing access to the therapy gym, hydrotherapy pool, and individual therapies on a day basis.
• Therapies (Neuro Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Neurologic Music Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Neuro Psychology) Specialist therapy services delivered by an interdisciplinary clinical team, covering neuro and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, occupational therapy (8 Occupational Therapists, 1 OTA, 1 technician), neurologic music therapy, speech and language therapy, and neuro psychology for neurological and complex trauma rehabilitation.
• Hydrotherapy / Aquatic Therapy Aquatic therapy delivered in STEPS' on-site purpose-built hydrotherapy pool as part of rehabilitation programmes.
• Spasticity Management Clinic Specialist clinic for assessment and management of spasticity conditions in clients with neurological injury or illness.
• Amputee and Orthotic Rehabilitation Comprehensive rehabilitation for amputees including pre- and post-amputation therapy, prosthetic training, and integration with STEPS Prosthetics for on-site prosthetic provision.
• Pain Management Clinic Specialist clinic for management of chronic pain conditions in rehabilitation clients.
• Individual Consultations One-to-one specialist consultations with medical professionals for assessments and evaluations.
• STEPS Training School

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients achieve rapid, meaningful progress through integrated residential model combining therapy, medical expertise, psychology, hydrotherapy and on-site prosthetic provision

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• STEPS ProstheticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEPS Prosthetics provides integrated on-site prosthetic provision enabling seamless care delivery. This partnership allows STEPS Rehabilitation to offer rapid prosthetic fitting and training as part of the residential rehabilitation program, eliminating the need for external referrals and enabling faster client progress. The integrated model is highlighted in client case studies such as Sharon's story.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hunters Moor Neurorehabilitation Centre: Birmingham-based specialist neurorehabilitation centre providing residential and day rehabilitation for brain injury and neurological conditions. Closely comparable to STEPS in patient cohort, multidisciplinary model and referral-driven GTM.
• Circle Rehabilitation: UK specialist inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation provider offering residential neuro, musculoskeletal and complex trauma rehab. Overlaps directly with STEPS on multi-disciplinary residential rehab and therapy intensity.
• Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital: Aylesbury-based private hospital with a specialist spinal cord injury and brain injury rehabilitation unit. Comparable to STEPS on high-acuity neurological inpatient cohort and case-manager-led referrals.
• Hobbs Rehabilitation: South England provider of intensive neurological rehabilitation across residential and outpatient settings. Comparable to STEPS in clinical focus (neuro, brain injury, stroke) and therapy-led multi-disciplinary model.
• Ascot Rehabilitation: UK specialist neurological rehabilitation service for acquired and traumatic brain injury. Comparable in case mix (ABI, complex neuro) and reliance on case-manager and legal referrer channels.
• QEF (Queen Elizabeth's Foundation): Charitable provider of neuro rehabilitation services including acquired brain injury and mobility services. Comparable to STEPS on neuro rehab focus and multi-disciplinary therapy teams, albeit as a charity.

Broad incumbents

• The Wellington Hospital (HCA Healthcare UK): Large London private hospital offering acute and rehabilitative care including neuro-rehab. Overlaps with STEPS on private neuro and complex trauma rehab but operates as a broader acute hospital rather than a specialist rehab facility.
• Sue Ryder: UK charity operating specialist neurological care centres and palliative services. Comparable on the brain injury and neuro care cohort, but operates at a broader charity scale and care continuum than STEPS' specialist rehab focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/STEPSrehabUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/steps-rehabilitation-ltd

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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