Albacare

What Albacare does

Albacare is a UK-based occupational health, safety training, and first aid equipment provider founded in 1991, headquartered in Bathgate/Livingston, Scotland, and operating as a privately held, owner-managed limited company. It delivers accredited first aid, fire warden, mental health first aid, MiDAS minibus driver, and AED operator training, alongside the sale of automated external defibrillators (Zoll, Cardiac Science, and IPad/CU Medical ranges) priced £950–£1,433 per unit, and occupational health services including audiometry, spirometry, hand-arm vibration screening, and driver medicals.

The product mix combines per-delegate training courses (£85–£1,015) with hardware sales and ancillary services, supported by multiple accreditations (BSA, CPD Standards Office, HSE-aligned approvals) and a connected-device add-on, AEDtrax, launched in 2023 for remote AED status monitoring. The technology stack is conventional e-commerce and training-delivery infrastructure; no proprietary AI/ML capability is disclosed.

The business model is direct-to-customer via website, phone, and email, with course delivery at the Livingston site, a Belfast location, and on customer premises across the UK. Customers span small and mid-sized businesses, regulated transport operators, sports organisations (UK Athletics, Scottish Youth Football Association, British Horse Society, Treevolution Scotland), and visitor venues such as Edinburgh Castle and Borthwick Castle. Revenue is generated from course fees, AED unit sales, consumables, and occupational health screening, with no disclosed external funding or institutional investor.

Name

Albacare

Legal name

Albacare Ltd.

Website

https://albacare.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health and Safety Training

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) Training (EDAOAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK), Medical Emergency Response & On-site First Aid/Paramedics (BPABANAG), Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ)

Keywords

• Workplace first aid training
• Occupational health services
• Health surveillance screening
• Defibrillator equipment sales
• Fire safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bathgate

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Courses: Revenue from delivering accredited training courses including First Aid at Work, Audiometry, Spirometry, Fire Safety, Mental Health, and MiDAS training. Courses are priced per delegate with various durations from half-day to 5 days.
2. Defibrillator Sales: Sale of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) including Zoll, Cardiac Science, and IPad brands, along with cabinets, accessories, and trauma kits.
3. Occupational Health Services: Health surveillance services, hearing tests, lung function testing, and other occupational health assessments delivered through scheduled clinics and open clinics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Albacare delivers accredited workplace first aid, audiometry, spirometry, fire safety, mental health, and MiDAS minibus driver training courses across the UK. The company also provides occupational health clinical services and health surveillance programmes (HAVS, hearing, lung function, skin, vision) and sells automated external defibrillators, cabinets, and emergency medical equipment through its own e-commerce site.

Product overview

Albacare offers a diversified portfolio spanning occupational health services and training courses, alongside a product retail line centred on defibrillators and emergency medical equipment. Training courses are delivered both in-person at company facilities (Livingston, Belfast, and partner locations) and online, covering First Aid (FAW, FAR, EFAW, forestry, and sports specialisations), Audiometry and Spirometry (BSA Approved, CPD accredited), Fire Safety, MiDAS minibus driver training, and Mental Health First Aid (FAIB Approved). The product retail side includes Automated External Defibrillators from ZOLL (AED3, AED Plus), Cardiac Science (Powerheart G5), and CU Medical (IPad SPR, IPad NFK200), complemented by accessories including AEDtrax IoT monitoring module for ZOLL AED 3, trauma kits (Mobilize Trauma Kit), and defib cabinets (DefibSafe 2 locked/unlocked and Indoor Alarmed). The training and product lines are cross-linked — Albacare provides defibrillator training and sells defibrillator products directly, while occupational health services including health surveillance, audiometry, spirometry, and medical screening are offered as standalone professional services alongside the training programme.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• First Aid at Work (FAW) Course 3-day comprehensive first aid training course covering 18 topic areas including CPR, unconsciousness, wounds, fractures, burns, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, epilepsy, and asthma. Designed for the workplace to treat both major issues and minor ailments.
• First Aid at Work Refresher (FAR) Course 2-day requalification course refreshing candidates on the 3-day FAW syllabus including changes since their previous course. Delegates receive manual, handouts, homework, and lunch. Course running time 9:00am to 4:30pm.
• Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course 1-day course covering basic emergency first aid as defined by HSE, including action in emergency, CPR, unconsciousness, wounds and bleeding, shock, choking, hygiene, and accident book procedures.
• SYFA Sports First Aid Course 16-hour sports first aid course developed with the Scottish Youth Football Association (SYFA) and meeting UK Athletics criteria, covering injury treatment for children and young adults in sporting activities. Delivered as 1 day online plus 1 day in class.
• Forestry and Land Scotland First Aid (+F) Course First aid course meeting minimum standard requirements for working on Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) managed land, covering severe chainsaw cuts, crush injuries, hypothermia, and Lyme disease. Certificate valid for 3 years. Available as add-on to EFAW, FAW, or FAR courses. Delivered in partnership with Treevolution Scotland.
• Surveillance Audiometry and Hearing Conservation (3 Day) Course British Society of Audiology (BSA) Approved 3-day course providing knowledge to carry out screening audiometry, evaluate and categorise results. Covers effects of noise on hearing mechanism, noise management programme, and Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. Awards 21 CPD points.
• Surveillance Audiometry and Hearing Conservation Update (1 Day) Course BSA Approved 1-day update course covering procedure, interpretation, and regulation changes. Delivered in Livingston, Chorley, or online. Awards 7 CPD points and certificate.
• Audiometry and Spirometry Combined (5 Day) Course Most popular combined 5-day course covering both Surveillance Audiometry and Hearing Conservation plus Spirometry at Work. BSA Approved. Covers audiometric screening tests, effects of noise on hearing, result categorisation, lung function testing, and COSHH Regulations. Awards 35 CPD points.
• Spirometry at Work (2 Day) Course 2-day Spirometry training for Occupational Health Professionals to carry out lung function screening. Meets HSE document MS25 requirements. Covers respiratory anatomy, effects of irritants, lung function tests, result interpretation, referral criteria, and COSHH Regulations. Awards 14 CPD points.
• Spirometry at Work Update (1 Day) Course 1-day refresher course on lung function testing, result evaluation, interpretation and recognition of disease patterns. Covers referral criteria and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. Awards 7 CPD points.
• Fire Warden/Marshall Training Course Half-day to 1-day fire safety course using real fire extinguishers and a real fire on a custom-built fire training rig. Covers science of fire, human behaviour, fire spread, smoke dangers, evacuation methods, extinguisher techniques, legislation, and fire warden role.
• MiDAS Training Course Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) training providing nationally recognised standard for minibus driver assessment and training. Includes online theory course, individual practical session, and driving assessment (up to 90 minutes per driver).
• Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing Ambassador (MHWA) Course FAIB Approved 2-day mental health first aid training course covering recognition of signs and symptoms of mental ill-health, stigma awareness, crisis support action plans, and access to professional help.
• Workplace Mental Health (WMH) Course FAIB Approved 1-day mental health training covering recognition of signs and symptoms of mental ill-health, understanding mental health and stigma, and using a Mental Health Action Plan.
• Mental Health Awareness (MHA) Course FAIB Approved half-day mental health awareness course suitable for line managers and anyone wanting to increase mental health awareness. Covers recognising signs of mental ill-health, understanding stigma, mental health action plans, professional help guidance, and workplace law.
• Occupational Health Services Comprehensive occupational health service covering sickness absence management, return-to-work medicals, vaccinations, vision screening, Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) surveillance, drug and alcohol screening, pre-placement medicals, breathing apparatus medicals, and general advice and education. Open clinics held every Friday at Bathgate branch.
• Health Surveillance Services Health surveillance programme including skin surveillance, Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) surveillance and staging, hearing surveillance (audiometry), lung function surveillance (spirometry), occupational health physician service, and general advice on requirements and frequency. Provided by qualified and experienced full-time Occupational Health Professionals.
• Zoll AED3 Defibrillator Semi or Fully Automatic defibrillator with CPR feedback, rapid heart rhythm analysis under 10 seconds (typically 4 seconds), full colour touch screen, WiFi updates, and USB connectivity. Features 8-year warranty and adult/child Universal Uni-Padz electrode pads.
• Zoll AED Plus Defibrillator Semi or Fully Automatic defibrillator with built-in CPR feedback device providing audible prompts. Electrode pads are permanently connected for weekly self-checks. Delivers shock within 12-15 seconds.
• Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 Defibrillator Available in Fully and Semi Automatic variants with optional CPR feedback device (ICPR). Automatically switches on when lid is opened. Delivers shock within 10 seconds. Shock energy escalates from 106j to 300j.
• IPad SPR Defibrillator Next generation defibrillator from CU Medical introduced in 2023. Features automatic voice prompts that increase volume in loud environments, adult-to-paediatric mode change with a single button press, IP66 rating, and metronome for CPR pace.
• IPad NFK200 Defibrillator Affordable defibrillator from CU Medical introduced in 2023. Features metronome for CPR rate guidance, image-based faceplate instructions, daily/weekly/monthly self-testing, adult/paediatric mode quick-change button, and 10-year manufacturer warranty.
• AEDtrax IoT Monitoring Module IoT external communication module for ZOLL AED 3 providing independent connectivity functionality. Features 24/7 readiness monitoring, instant deployment alerts, GPS and environmental tracking (humidity, temperature, pressure), movement tracking, and cellular case data transmission. Five-year battery life with minimal impact on AED battery performance.
• DefibSafe 2 Unlocked Cabinet Outdoor heated defibrillator cabinet (unlocked). IP66 rated for superior weather protection. Polyethylene exterior (corrosion and impact resistant) with polycarbonate door. Heat plate maintained between 5-25 degrees.
• DefibSafe 2 Locked Cabinet Outdoor heated defibrillator cabinet with lock. IP66 rated for superior weather protection. Polyethylene exterior (corrosion and impact resistant) with polycarbonate door. Heat plate maintained between 5-25 degrees with thermal cut-out mechanism.
• Indoor Alarmed Cabinet Indoor defibrillator cabinet with acoustic battery-operated alarm (100db) that sounds when door is opened. Green powder-coated metal. Fits all standard defibrillators including ZOLL, Heartsine, HeartStart, Cardiac Science Powerheart, Lifeline, and Lifepak models. Includes Ilcor AED sign.
• Mobilize Trauma Kit Emergency medical kit designed for lay rescuers providing equipment and just-in-time guidance to manage medical emergencies. STOP THE BLEED approved meeting US Department of Defense standards. Works with protocols from American Heart Association (AHA), Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC), and American College of Surgeons. Includes interactive Mobilize Rescue app.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74% increase in survival chances with properly installed defibrillator
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bathgate Community First RespondersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Community partnership with Scottish Ambulance Service and local directors responding to emergency 999 calls in the Bathgate, West Lothian area.
• Treevolution ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Treevolution Scotland to provide an immersive first aid course specific to outdoor work, aimed at Arboreal Professionals, Game Keepers, Deer Stalkers, and anyone working on Forestry and Land Scotland locations.
• British Society of AudiologycoreOthersBritish Society of Audiology approved courses for Surveillance Audiometry and Hearing Conservation training.
• CPD Standards OfficecoreOthersCPD accreditation provider for Albacare's Audiometry and Spirometry courses, meeting rigorous professional development standards.
• SYFA & UK AthleticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered training provider for Scottish Youth Football Association and UK Athletics Sports First Aid courses, meeting their specific criteria for sports coaches.
• British Horse Society (Scotland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScottish provider of the British Horse Society's First Aid course for Equestrian professionals.
• P & A Medical LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization handling course bookings and pricing for training locations in Chorley and Bolton areas.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nuco Training: UK-wide first aid, mental health, and health & safety training provider delivering FAW, EFAW, Paediatric First Aid, and MHFA to workplaces. Comparable SME-sized competitor with national instructor network.
• First Aid for Life: UK first aid training specialist offering FAW, EFAW, sports first aid, and paediatric courses to schools, sports clubs, and corporates. Comparable SME competitor with strong focus on niche verticals (sports, schools) similar to Albacare's SYFA and equine offerings.
• Qualsafe Awards: UK awarding organisation and one of the largest providers of regulated first aid, mental health, and safety qualifications. Competitor for FAW/EFAW training customers and an Ofqual-recognised awarding body whose approved centres include Albacare-style providers.
• Tigerlily Training: UK training provider specialising in first aid, mental health first aid (MHFA), and manual handling courses for workplaces. Comparable SME competitor with overlapping mental health and first aid catalog.
• Defib Store / defibshop.uk: UK e-commerce retailer of defibrillators, cabinets, and accessories from multiple brands (ZOLL, Cardiac Science, Philips, Mindray). Direct competitor to Albacare's hardware/equipment sales line and overlapping product catalog.
• Aid Training & Operations Limited: UK provider of HSE-compliant first aid at work, emergency first aid, AED, and manual handling courses. Closely comparable SME training competitor with similar target market of UK employers and price points.

Broad incumbents

• St John Ambulance: UK's largest first aid training and ambulance charity, offering FAW/EFAW, mental health, and defibrillator training nationwide. Directly comparable training portfolio and accreditation standing, but operates at vastly greater scale and geographic reach than Albacare.
• British Red Cross: Major UK first aid training provider offering workplace first aid, defibrillator, and mental health courses across multiple regions. Overlaps directly with Albacare's core FAW/EFAW/MHFA catalog but with broader national coverage and stronger brand recognition.

Others

• ZOLL Medical UK (Asahi Kasei): Manufacturer of AEDs (AED 3, AED Plus) that Albacare resells. Comparable as an upstream supplier/partner rather than competitor; relevant for assessing AED ecosystem dynamics and Albacare's channel positioning.

Emerging players

• COHORT (Occupational Health): UK occupational health services provider offering health surveillance, audiometry, spirometry, and HAVS screening. Direct overlap with Albacare's Bathgate open-clinic occupational health service but at larger national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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