Illustrious Healthcare Solutions

What Illustrious Healthcare Solutions does

Illustrious Healthcare Solutions Ltd, trading as iHealths, is a Portsmouth-based UK medical device manufacturer founded in 2020 in response to the British government's call for manufacturers to support the COVID-19 pandemic. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies bespoke metalcraft healthcare products using marine grade stainless steel and aluminium alloys with antimicrobial powder coat finishes. Its core portfolio comprises the Critical Care Transfer Stack (CCTS) — a UKCA Class One Medical Device and upright vertical tower with a patent-pending multi-bed interface compatible with Hillrom, Linet, Huntleigh, SIDHIL, Favero, and Nexus beds — the Medical Chart Cabinet (MCC), the IMPaCT Multi-Purpose Clinical Trolley, and the Exovent-PA Negative Pressure Ventilator currently in development. The Exovent-PA is marketed on behalf of Portsmouth Aviation under a partnership with the Exovent Charity.

The company operates a manufactured-to-order, just-in-time production model with no minimum order quantity and bespoke quotation-based pricing. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise sales to NHS trusts and healthcare procurement teams, supported by case studies, blog content, and presence at events such as the EBME Expo. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of medical devices plus custom design services for healthcare, commercial, educational, and university clients.

Illustrious Healthcare Solutions is built on a three-way strategic partnership with University Hospital Southampton (providing front-line clinical expertise and product feedback) and Portsmouth Aviation (providing AS9100/ISO14001-certified manufacturing facilities and 90+ years of aviation engineering capability). The company is privately held by co-founders Simon Escott, Wayne Gittins, and Pete Vaughan, with no disclosed external investment. It holds ISO 9001 certification, Wessex Health Trust approved supplier status, and operates a single UK market geography from its 7-acre Portsmouth facility.

Name

Illustrious Healthcare Solutions

Legal name

Illustrious Healthcare Solutions Ltd

Website

https://ihealths.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Illustrious Healthcare Solutions is a Portsmouth-based UK medical device manufacturer founded in 2020 that designs and supplies bespoke critical care transfer equipment, clinical trolleys, and (in development) a negative pressure ventilator, primarily to NHS trusts via direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Critical care medical devices
• Patient transfer equipment
• Clinical furniture manufacturing
• Negative pressure ventilators
• Hospital bed accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Portsmouth

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of manufactured healthcare products including the Critical Care Transfer Stack (CCTS), Medical Chart Cabinet, and IMPaCT clinical trolleys. Products are manufactured to order using a just-in-time philosophy due to the bespoke nature of each product. No minimum order quantity required.
2. Custom Design Manufacturing: Custom design, manufacture and supply of bespoke products for healthcare settings, commercial premises, schools, and universities to meet specific customer specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Illustrious Healthcare Solutions designs, manufactures, and supplies bespoke physical medical devices and clinical furniture for healthcare settings, primarily NHS trusts. Core products include the Critical Care Transfer Stack (CCTS) for safe intrahospital transfer of critically ill patients, the Medical Chart Cabinet (MCC) bed-space trolley, the IMPaCT Multi-Purpose Clinical Trolley, and the Exovent-PA Negative Pressure Ventilator (in development). All products are manufactured to order using recyclable materials and antimicrobial finishes.

Product overview

Illustrious Healthcare Solutions offers a portfolio of physical medical devices and equipment for healthcare settings, including the Critical Care Transfer Stack (CCTS) as the flagship UKCA Class One Medical Device, the Medical Chart Cabinet developed during COVID-19, the IMPaCT Multi-Purpose Clinical Trolley, and the Exovent-PA Negative Pressure Ventilator (in development). The company also provides custom design services for bespoke healthcare products. All products are designed to be environmentally conscious using recyclable materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Critical Care Transfer Stack (CCTS): An upright vertical tower designed to mount medical devices for safe transfer of critical care patients. The company's first UKCA Class One Medical Device, developed entirely in-house with multi-bed interface compatibility.
• Medical Chart Cabinet (MCC)
• IMPaCT (Illustrious Multi-Purpose Clinical Trolley)
• Exovent-PA

Products and services

• Critical Care Transfer Stack (CCTS) A UKCA Class One Medical Device consisting of an upright vertical tower designed to mount essential medical equipment (patient monitors, ventilators, suction units, infusion devices, O2 cylinders) for safe intrahospital transfer of critically ill patients. Features a patent-pending multi-bed interface compatible with Hillrom, Linet, Huntleigh, SIDHIL, Favero, and Nexus beds, with 30-degree neuroprotective positioning capability.
• Medical Chart Cabinet (MCC) A mobile all-aluminium bed-space trolley with a lectern top for paper charts, a drawer, storage shelves, and lockable castors. Developed during COVID-19 with antimicrobial powder coat finish resistant to common healthcare cleaning products. Minimum 3-year service life based on normal wear and tear.
• IMPaCT Multi-Purpose Clinical Trolley A versatile clinical trolley with custom foam inserts, simplified drawer runners for easy cleaning, antimicrobial powder coat available in various colours, standardized equipment rails on both sides, and a push handle to the rear. Designed for healthcare settings with infection control features.
• Exovent-PA Negative Pressure Ventilator A non-invasive negative pressure ventilator designed to provide external ventilation for patients with respiratory diseases, supporting natural breathing without intubation. Compact torso-only design allowing patients to remain conscious, eat, drink, and speak during treatment. Currently in development with preparations underway for first-in-human clinical investigations. Marketed on behalf of Portsmouth Aviation.
• Custom Design Services Bespoke product design, manufacturing and supply services for commercial premises, schools, universities, and healthcare settings. Products are designed and manufactured to meet specific customer requirements using in-house facilities and environmentally friendly materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Time under ventilation treatment significantly lower: median 16 hours (range 2-111 hrs) with negative pressure vs 96 hours (range 12-336 hrs) with positive pressure
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• UCLH (University College London Hospitals)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024UCLH clinical team believes Exovent to be an important advance in managing respiratory failure and is delighted to be working with Portsmouth Aviation to support the clinical evaluation of the finished Exovent device.
• University Hospital SouthamptoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020University Hospital Southampton (UHS) is a leading university teaching hospital. This ongoing partnership provides invaluable expertise about front-line acute healthcare environments including critical care, theatre, and ward areas. UHS has provided direct user feedback that shaped the design of the CCTS through multiple iterations, with the product tested on-site before finalisation. Three CCTS units are now in use in UHS ICU.
• Portsmouth Aviation LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Portsmouth Aviation, a mainstay in the UK aviation industry celebrating 90 years of successful operation, provides state-of-the-art AS9100/ISO14001 quality assurance certified manufacturing facilities. Through this partnership, Illustrious Healthcare Solutions has access to advanced manufacturing capabilities and brings additional products to market as exclusive supplier.
• Exovent CharitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExovent is a medical charity comprising eminent medical professionals, scientists, engineers, academics, and manufacturers that champion negative pressure ventilation as a therapy method for respiratory disease patients globally. The charity collaborated with Portsmouth Aviation since 2021 to bring Exovent-PA to market. Illustrious Healthcare Solutions markets Exovent-PA on behalf of Portsmouth Aviation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hillrom (Baxter): Major manufacturer of hospital beds and patient handling systems, now part of Baxter. Hillrom beds are explicitly listed as compatible with the CCTS, making them both a strategic compatibility partner and a broad incumbent competing in adjacent hospital equipment.
• Linet Group: International manufacturer of hospital beds and integrated patient transport solutions. Linet beds are explicitly listed as compatible with the CCTS, making them a key compatibility partner and broader incumbent in the hospital bed space.
• Dräger: Global medical and safety technology company with a leading anaesthesia and ventilation portfolio. Comparable as an incumbent in respiratory care, particularly relevant given Illustrious's Exovent-PA negative pressure ventilator development.
• Stryker: Large multinational medical device company with a portfolio including stretchers, ambulance cots, and patient transport equipment. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in patient handling and hospital infrastructure equipment.

Direct peers

• Bristol Maid: UK manufacturer of medical furniture, trolleys, and storage solutions for hospitals and clinical settings. Comparable as a domestic competitor in medical carts, chart trolleys, and hospital furniture.
• Arjo: Global medical device company specialising in patient handling, transfer, and pressure injury prevention solutions, including the Maxi Move and Huntleigh product lines. Directly comparable in patient transfer equipment and a referenced bed compatibility partner.
• Medi-Plinth: UK-based manufacturer of medical furniture including examination couches, trolleys, and clinical seating. Directly comparable as a British-made medical equipment manufacturer serving NHS and private healthcare with bespoke and standard product lines.
• Anetic Aid: UK-based manufacturer of patient transport trolleys and theatre equipment, including the QA3 patient trolley. Directly comparable as a British medical equipment manufacturer focused on hospital patient handling and clinical furniture.
• Ferno: Global manufacturer of patient transport and emergency medical equipment, including stretchers, ambulance cots, and stair chairs. Comparable in critical care and emergency patient transport solutions.

Emerging players

• Capsa Healthcare: Manufacturer of medical carts, medication carts, and mobile computing workstations for healthcare. Comparable in clinical trolleys and point-of-care equipment, though primarily US-focused and at a different scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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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