Innova

What Innova does

Innova Care Concepts (legal entity: CoreCare Global Ltd) is a UK-based specialist equipment manufacturer and contractor focused on complex care environments. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, the company designs, supplies, installs, and maintains integrated packages of specialist healthcare equipment — primarily ceiling hoist systems under the proprietary AirRise (200–500 kg capacities) and AirGlide360 tracking brands, alongside bespoke stainless-steel hydrotherapy pools, accessible kitchens, Changing Places toilets (including modular variants), hygiene equipment such as the Comfortline accessible bathtub, and care beds.

The company's commercial model is project-based and bespoke. Revenue derives from one-time equipment supply and installation contracts for major builds (e.g., 353 ceiling track hoists at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital for Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust; 47 overhead hoists at The Grange University Hospital for NHS Wales) complemented by recurring servicing and maintenance agreements. Pricing is quote-driven with no publicly disclosed rates. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales, engaging upstream with architects, main contractors (Balfour Beatty, Laing O'Rourke, Wates, Willmott Dixon, Seddon), and NHS trusts during design and specification stages. Demand generation is supported by CPD courses, content marketing, industry events, and a showroom facility.

Innova serves five core verticals: NHS and healthcare providers, special educational needs (SEN) schools, hospice and palliative care facilities, public spaces and commercial venues, and domestic adaptations. The company holds Constructionline Gold Member and Social Value accreditations, ISO 9001 quality certification, and Cyber Essentials Plus — qualifications essential for UK public sector procurement. No external funding, M&A activity, or public listing is disclosed.

Name

Innova

Legal name

CoreCare Global Ltd

Website

https://innovacareconcepts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Innova Care Concepts designs, supplies, installs, and maintains specialist healthcare equipment — ceiling hoists, hydrotherapy pools, Changing Places toilets, and accessible kitchens — for NHS hospitals, hospices, SEN schools, and domestic adaptations across the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical and Accessibility Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Other Specialized Design Services (54149)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF)

Keywords

• Patient hoisting systems
• Ceiling hoist tracking
• Specialist healthcare equipment
• Changing places toilets
• Hydrotherapy pool installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Wetherby

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialist Equipment Supply and Installation: Design, supply, and installation of specialist equipment packages including ceiling hoists, hydrotherapy pools, accessible bathrooms, Changing Places facilities, and hygiene equipment. Projects range from individual home adaptations to large NHS hospital installations.
2. Servicing and Maintenance: Ongoing servicing, maintenance, and support services to keep specialist care equipment safe, compliant, and operational after installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Innova designs, manufactures, supplies, installs, and maintains specialist equipment for complex care environments, principally the proprietary AirGlide360 ceiling hoist tracking system and AirRise hoist unit family (200-500kg capacities). The portfolio is extended with bespoke stainless steel hydrotherapy pools, Changing Places toilet facilities, accessible kitchens, specialist hygiene equipment such as the Comfortline accessible bathtub, and profiling/bariatric care beds, delivered as integrated project packages to NHS hospitals, hospices, SEN schools, public venues, and private homes across the United Kingdom.

Product overview

Innova Care Concepts offers a coordinated portfolio of specialist equipment solutions for complex care environments. The core offering centres on the AirRise ceiling hoist product family (AirRise200, AirRise200-P, AirRise275, AirRise350, AirRise500) paired with the AirGlide360 tracking system, which includes rail curves, turntables, track switches, transit couplings, curtain hopper systems, gantry systems, and wall rails. This hoisting ecosystem is complemented by bespoke stainless steel hydrotherapy pools, accessible kitchen design and installation, Changing Places toilet solutions (including modular options), and hygiene equipment such as the Comfortline accessible bathtub, shower trolleys, and complete room solutions. The company provides end-to-end services from design and specification through to installation and ongoing servicing and maintenance. The products work together as coordinated packages designed for hospitals, hospices, SEN schools, care homes, public buildings, and private residences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AirGlide360 Ceiling Hoist Tracking System Overhead rail system for ceiling-mounted hoist units supporting straight, curved and complex layouts across full room coverage, designed for healthcare, hospice, SEN and domestic care settings.
• AirRise200 Ceiling Hoist Unit 200kg safe working load ceiling hoist designed for quiet, dignified patient transfers with advanced battery protection and broad spreader bar compatibility, for use with AirGlide360 tracking.
• AirRise200-P Portable Hoist Unit Portable 200kg capacity ceiling hoist that can be detached and shared across multiple locations, enabling flexible patient transfer workflows where fixed installations are not practical.
• AirRise275 Ceiling Hoist Unit 275kg safe working load ceiling hoist with soft-start/stop technology and quiet motor operation, designed for demanding care environments requiring higher-capacity transfers.
• AirRise350 Ceiling Hoist Unit 350kg safe working load ceiling hoist engineered for heavier users and complex care needs, with controlled lifting performance, soft-start/stop, quiet operation, and emergency safety systems.
• AirRise500 Bariatric Ceiling Hoist Unit Specialist 500kg safe working load bariatric ceiling hoist for safe transfers of very high-dependency users, with heavy-duty construction, controlled operation, and emergency safety functions.
• Bespoke Stainless Steel Hydrotherapy Pools Custom-designed and manufactured stainless steel hydrotherapy pools for therapeutic use in SEN schools, hospices, rehabilitation centres, and private homes, typically paired with specialist hoisting.
• Comfortline Accessible Bathtub Free-standing height-adjustable accessible bathtub with optional LED lighting, 12-jet air-spa system and music sound wave for relaxation and therapeutic bathing, with a 150kg working load limit.
• Accessible Kitchen Design & Installation Adapted kitchen design and installation service with specialist storage, accessible appliances and height-adjustable work surfaces for individuals with physical disabilities or complex care needs.
• Changing Places Toilets Compliant Changing Places toilet facilities supplied as internal room fit-outs or pre-fabricated modular pods for public buildings, education sites and healthcare venues.
• Modular Changing Places Toilet Solution Pre-fabricated modular Changing Places toilet delivered to site and installed quickly with minimal disruption, available in multiple cladding finishes for public and commercial venues.
• Integrated Hygiene Room Solution Fully coordinated assisted bathing and hygiene environment integrating ceiling hoist tracking, accessible bathing, layout planning and transfer systems into one cohesive installation.
• Care Beds & Mattresses Range of specialist profiling care beds and hospital beds including the Classic Profiling Bed, Interlude V3 Hospital Bed and Versatech 1100 Ultra Low Bariatric Hospital Bed for complex care environments.
• Servicing & Maintenance Recurring servicing, maintenance, LOLER/thorough examination and compliance support for installed specialist equipment, keeping hoists, hydrotherapy pools, hygiene equipment and Changing Places facilities safe and operational.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced manual handling risk for care staff through integrated ceiling hoist systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Wates GroupmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 July 2022Construction partner working with Innova on Lloyds Banking Group's first Changing Places facility in a UK bank at Old Broad Street office.
• France + AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural practice that regularly partners with Innova on domestic adaptation projects. They lead design projects and bring in Innova for specialist equipment design, supply, and installation including hoisting systems and hydrotherapy pools for private clients with complex needs.
• Bowman RileycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm that introduced Innova to Sandside Lodge School project for hydrotherapy pool specifications and installs. Collaborative relationship on specialist SEN school projects.
• SeddonmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction contractor working alongside Innova on Sandside Lodge School project for autism Centre of Excellence.
• 3BMmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction management partner working with Innova on Oxlow Bridge SEN School project delivered through DfE programme.
• Willmott DixonmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor partner on Oxlow Bridge SEN School moving floor pool project. Working with Innova and 3BM on DfE programme.
• Wyvern Partnership LLPcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership firm involved in Prestwich Home Adaptation Project alongside Innova, Jodrell Construction, and other partners.
• Jodrell ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor on Prestwich Home Adaptation Project with Innova providing specialist equipment.
• JMW Solicitors LLPminorOthersLegal partner involved in Prestwich Home Adaptation Project consortium.
• Rebuild 4 Life LimitedminorOthersPartner in Prestwich Home Adaptation Project consortium providing specialist adaptation services.
• BDP ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural practice working with Innova on The Grange University Hospital project to create environments delivering infection control alongside functional care delivery.
• Laing O'RourkemajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor partner on The Grange University Hospital project where Innova installed 47 overhead hoist systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hillrom (Baxter): Now part of Baxter, Hillrom supplied hospital beds, lifts and patient handling systems globally, including to UK NHS trusts. Comparable product overlap on profiling beds (Innova's Classic, Interlude V3, Versatech) and patient transfer solutions.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Large global DME manufacturer and distributor with a UK presence covering patient lifts, mobility, bathroom safety and beds. Adjacent competitor to Innova across home adaptations and care home channels.
• Etac: Nordic developer of mobility, patient handling, hygiene and pressure-care equipment. Comparable to Innova across ceiling hoists, shower trolleys and accessible bathing, with broader European distribution.
• Arjo: Global medical device company (spun out of Getinge) and one of the largest suppliers of patient lifts, ceiling hoists, hospital beds and DME. Directly comparable to Innova's ceiling hoist and transfer equipment business but with much broader portfolio and international reach.

Direct peers

• Guldmann: Danish specialist in ceiling hoist systems and modular tracking, with a well-established UK and Nordic presence. Closest direct competitor to Innova's AirGlide360 / AirRise product family, competing for the same NHS, hospice and SEN contracts.
• Handicare (Savaria): Acquired by Savaria, Handicare is a major provider of stairlifts, patient lifts and ceiling hoist systems across Europe. Directly comparable to Innova in ceiling hoists, transfer aids and accessibility equipment for healthcare and home adaptations.
• Benmor Medical: UK specialist in bariatric handling equipment — lifts, beds and stretchers. Direct peer in the bariatric sub-segment where Innova's AirRise500 and Versatech 1100 compete.
• Sidhil: UK manufacturer of hospital and care beds (including bariatric), profiling beds and patient handling solutions. Directly comparable to Innova's care bed portfolio and adjacent to the ceiling hoist line, with established UK NHS supply.
• Prism Medical: UK and North America-based supplier of ceiling hoists, mobile hoists and transfer aids serving hospitals, care homes and home adaptations. Direct peer to Innova in patient handling with overlapping NHS and home-adaptation channels.

Regional players

• Reval Continuing Care: UK-focused supplier of specialist care equipment including hoists, bathing and pressure care, serving care homes, hospices and NHS facilities. Comparable as a UK specialist peer to Innova in hospice and care-home channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/innova_care
• Facebookfacebook.com/InnovaCareConcepts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/innova-uk
• Instagraminstagram.com/innova_care

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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