What Neural Pathways does

Neural Pathways, rebranded to Active Neuro on 6 November 2025, is a UK-based specialist provider of neurological rehabilitation services operating as a subsidiary of Active Care Group. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Gateshead, the business runs five rehabilitation centres across England — Gateshead (Neuro Hub and Kibblesworth), Kent (Hothfield), Yorkshire (Woodlands, York), and the West Midlands (Hunters Moor, Birmingham) — delivering outpatient physiotherapy, occupational therapy, hydrotherapy, community rehabilitation, intensive neurotherapy programs (20–80 hours over 2–8 weeks), polytrauma and amputee services, and medico-legal expert witness work.

The clinical model is built around advanced third-party rehabilitation technology deployed in a purpose-built facility: the ExoMotus M4 robotic gait trainer, ArmMotus M2 Pro upper-limb robot, Tyromotion Omego, Hocoma C-Mill Treadmill, Syrebo Glove, and Neuro Ball. These devices enable high-repetition, sensor-instrumented therapy intended to drive neuroplasticity for patients recovering from spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury, polytrauma, limb loss, and progressive neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson's, Cerebral Palsy, and stroke. The technology stack is procured from external manufacturers rather than developed in-house, and the company does not disclose proprietary AI/ML or data science capability.

The business operates a sales-led go-to-market funded across three payer streams: NHS contracts (including NHS-funded access to high-tech physiotherapy), medico-legal settlements (clinical negligence and personal injury claims, including expert witness reports), and private self-pay. Referrals are accepted from medico-legal professionals, healthcare and social care providers, and the charity sector, as well as via patient self-referral. A strategic partnership with STEPS Prosthetics places a satellite prosthetic clinic inside the Gateshead Neuro Hub, creating a co-located prosthetic-and-therapy offering. Revenue, headcount, and contract values are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Neural Pathways

Legal name

Active Care Group

Website

https://neural-pathways.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Neural Pathways (rebranded Active Neuro) is a UK specialist neurological rehabilitation provider operating five centres across England as part of Active Care Group, delivering physiotherapy, occupational therapy, intensive neurotherapy, and medico-legal expert witness services using advanced robotics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Neurological Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Neurorehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neurologic Rehabilitation Centers (Stroke/TBI/SCI/MS/Parkinson’s) (HLADAJAH), Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC)

Keywords

• Neurological rehabilitation
• Physiotherapy services
• Occupational therapy
• Neurotherapy programs
• Hydrotherapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gateshead

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Neurological Rehabilitation Services: Fee-for-service rehabilitation therapy including intensive neurotherapy programs (20-80 hours over 2-8 weeks), physiotherapy, occupational therapy, hydrotherapy, and community rehabilitation. Services funded through NHS, medico-legal claims, and private pay.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Neural Pathways (rebranded to Active Neuro on 6 November 2025) is a UK-based neurological rehabilitation service provider delivering bespoke, technology-enabled therapy to individuals with neurological injuries and progressive neurological conditions. The company operates multiple rehabilitation hubs across England offering physiotherapy, occupational therapy, hydrotherapy, intensive neurotherapy, polytrauma and amputee rehabilitation, community rehabilitation, and medico-legal expert witness services, funded through NHS contracts, medico-legal claims, and private pay.

Product overview

Neural Pathways, rebranding to Active Neuro as part of Active Care Group, offers a comprehensive suite of neurological rehabilitation services through its network of facilities including the Neuro Hub (Gateshead), Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre (Kent), Kibblesworth Neurological Rehabilitation Centre (Gateshead), Woodlands Neurological Rehabilitation Centre (York), and Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre (Birmingham). The portfolio includes the Neuro Hub (a state-of-the-art facility with advanced robotics and technology), Hydrotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Intensive Rehabilitation Therapy (20-80 hours over 2-8 weeks), Polytrauma Service, Amputee Service, Community Rehabilitation, Expert Witness, and Physiotherapy services. These services utilize rehabilitation technology including the ExoMotus M4 robotic gait trainer, ArmMotus M2 Pro upper limb rehabilitation robot, Tyromotion Omego, Hocoma C-Mill Treadmill, Syrebo Glove, and Neuro Ball.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Neuro Hub State-of-the-art neurological rehabilitation facility equipped with advanced robotics, sensors, virtual reality tools, and adaptive gym equipment, providing modern, research-supported rehabilitation programs and personalized therapy for individuals with neurological impairments.
• Hydrotherapy Aquatic rehabilitation conducted in warm water (34-35 degrees), enabling neurological patients to perform activities not possible on land, alleviating muscle spasms and enhancing muscle strength as part of a comprehensive therapy program.
• Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy services and expert reports for individuals with polytrauma, spinal/brain injuries, neurodegenerative diseases, and amputees, including recommendations for accommodation, wheelchairs, seating, vehicles, and adaptations to enhance independence and daily living.
• Intensive Rehabilitation Therapy Intensive neurotherapy programs delivering 20-80 hours of therapy over 2-8 weeks using assistive neurotechnology and robotics to enhance neuroplasticity, combining physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and therapy assistants for individuals with neurological injuries or progressive neurological conditions.
• Polytrauma Service Multidisciplinary therapy for individuals who have suffered multiple traumatic injuries, providing clinical assessments and treatment plans through collaboration between physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and therapy assistants, using robotics, sensors, and virtual reality tools.
• Amputee Service Rehabilitation for limb loss from traumatic events, focused on restoring pre-accident quality of life through collaboration with specialists, case managers, and prosthetic experts, including access to robotic equipment including the C-Mill treadmill.
• Community Rehabilitation Therapy delivered in community settings tailored to individuals' surroundings and daily routines, customizing exercises based on available space and equipment while prescribing effective movement practices to support functional recovery in real-world environments.
• Expert Witness

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients can progress from wheelchair to walking with appropriate therapy and technology support
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• STEPS ProstheticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEPS Prosthetics operates a satellite clinic in Gateshead to evaluate new clients and monitor existing amputee patients. This partnership provides comprehensive prosthetic and therapy services in a single convenient location, reducing the need for extensive travel between clinics and promoting optimal joint working between prosthetic services and neurological rehabilitation therapy.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Elysium Healthcare: UK specialist healthcare provider operating neurological rehabilitation units, brain injury services, and secure mental health facilities. Comparable as a multi-site UK neuro-rehab provider, though anchored on inpatient models and serving higher-acuity patients.
• Sue Ryder: UK charity operating neurological care centres and community-based rehabilitation services. Comparable on neuro patient population and multi-site footprint, with overlap in NHS contract-funded service delivery.
• Cygnet Health Care: UK provider of mental health and neurological services including specialist acquired brain injury rehabilitation units. Comparable on neurological rehabilitation capability but with a predominantly inpatient and mental-health-skewed portfolio.
• Priory Group: Large UK private healthcare group providing neurological rehabilitation alongside mental health, eating disorders, and addiction services. Comparable on UK neuro-rehab delivery at scale but operates a much broader portfolio and primarily inpatient/ residential settings.

Direct peers

• The Disabilities Trust (BIRT): UK charity operating residential and community brain injury rehabilitation services. Comparable on neurological patient focus and post-acute positioning, though primarily residential rather than outpatient like Active Neuro.
• Reach Personal Injury Rehabilitation: UK case management and rehabilitation provider specializing in personal injury and clinical negligence cases. Comparable on medico-legal referral model and intensive rehabilitation therapy delivery to acquired brain and spinal injury claimants.
• Hobbs Rehabilitation: UK-based neurological rehabilitation provider offering intensive physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and community neuro-rehab across multiple southern England sites. Directly comparable on service mix, target patient population (stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury), and NHS/private funding model.
• Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital: Private hospital offering specialist neurological rehabilitation including spinal cord injury and brain injury services. Comparable on private-pay intensive neuro-rehab model and use of advanced therapy technology.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/active-care-group
• Xx.com/nprehab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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