What bloom™ hearing specialists does

bloom™ hearing specialists is a UK-based network of domiciliary (at-home) and local hearing centres staffed by qualified Hearing Aid Audiologists, serving primarily elderly and mobility-limited patients who cannot easily access high-street audiology clinics. The firm operates within a broader group that also delivers mobile optical care, including free NHS-funded home eye tests, alongside hearing assessments, hearing-aid dispensing, and eyewear sales. Founded in 2013 with 101–250 employees, bloom sits alongside an associated mobile-optician operation that has accumulated 35+ years of field experience delivering clinical services directly into patients' homes and care homes.

The core delivery model is the at-home clinical visit: qualified clinicians travel to patients' residences, conduct assessments (eye tests, hearing tests), and dispense products (hearing aids, glasses) on-site. Revenue is generated through NHS-funded eye-test contracts, private hearing-aid and eyewear sales, and an emerging e-commerce accessories channel. Consumer-credit arrangements with Chrysalis Finance support higher-value purchases. Specialist dementia training for clinicians and B2B care-home contracts extend the addressable market beyond individual B2C patients.

The business is operationally mature with NHS-accredited clinical governance and a multi-channel marketing footprint (paid search, TV advertising, email, organic content). No AI, proprietary technology platform, or funding-round history is disclosed; the company is a people-intensive clinical-services operation with established UK distribution rather than a technology-led business.

Name

bloom™ hearing specialists

Legal name

OutsideClinic Limited

Website

https://bloomhearing.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

bloom™ hearing specialists operates a UK network of at-home and local hearing centres staffed by qualified audiologists, serving elderly and mobility-limited patients who cannot easily reach high-street clinics, with revenue from hearing-aid sales, NHS-funded eye care, and a new e-commerce accessories channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hearing and eye healthcare services (domiciliary audiology and optometry)

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Offices of Optometrists (621320), Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Audiology & Hearing Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mobile Imaging Services (HLAFAKAC)

Keywords

• Hearing care services
• Mobile audiology
• Home hearing tests
• Hearing aid sales
• Domiciliary eye care

Headquarters

HQ city

Saltash

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hearing Aid Sales: Sale of hearing aids tailored to individual lifestyle and budget requirements
2. Eyewear Sales: Sale of custom-made glasses and lenses in the UK, from designer brands to affordable options
3. NHS Funded Eye Tests: Free home eye tests delivered on behalf of the NHS
4. Financing Services: Credit arrangements through Chrysalis Finance Limited for payment plans on glasses and hearing aids

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The company delivers mobile at-home hearing and eye care services through qualified Hearing Aid Audiologists and Optometrists who travel to patients with portable testing equipment, conduct assessments, and supply tailored hearing aids and prescription glasses. It also operates a network of physical hearing centres for walk-in visits and a dedicated care home service providing end-to-end eye and hearing care to residents, including NHS-funded free home eye tests.

Product overview

bloom™ hearing specialists operates as a unified home healthcare service offering rather than a single product. The core offering consists of mobile Optometrist and Audiologist services delivering comprehensive eye and hearing tests in patients' homes, complemented by physical Hearing Centres for those who prefer clinic visits. The product portfolio includes retail products—custom-made glasses (from designer to affordable options) and tailored hearing aids—along with free aftercare support. Additional services encompass care home partnerships delivering end-to-end clinical care, family/next-of-kin booking assistance, and educational resources including care guides and expert advice blogs. The service model combines NHS-funded home eye tests with private options, positioning as an accessible healthcare provider for those unable to easily travel to traditional clinics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Hearing Tests At-home hearing assessments performed by qualified Audiologists using portable equipment to evaluate ear health and determine hearing aid requirements, offered free of charge and bookable via website or phone.
• Home Eye Tests Comprehensive at-home eye examinations conducted by qualified mobile Optometrists using portable testing equipment, with immediate results and advice, available to eligible patients via NHS referral or self-paid private booking.
• Hearing Aids Hearing aid solutions tailored to individual lifestyles and budgets, offered across a range of styles and features, with expert fitting guidance and full aftercare provided at no extra cost.
• Glasses Prescription eyeglasses and lenses available in designer brands and affordable options, custom-made in the UK, offered with aftercare support.
• Hearing Centres Physical clinic locations where customers can visit for hearing tests, hearing aid consultations, fittings, and aftercare in person.
• Care Homes Service Complete end-to-end eye and hearing care service provided to care home residents under a partnership arrangement with care home operators, including testing, supply of glasses or hearing aids, and ongoing aftercare.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NHScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutsideClinic delivers free home eye tests on behalf of the NHS, providing eligible patients with accessible eye care at no cost.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Newmedica: UK provider of NHS ophthalmology services, including cataract surgery and medical eye care. Comparable as an NHS-contracted eye care provider in the UK ecosystem, though focused on surgical/medical ophthalmology rather than domiciliary optometry.
• SpaMedica: UK NHS ophthalmology services provider specializing in cataract surgery and outpatient eye care. Adjacent comparable as another NHS-contracted eye care provider operating in the same UK regulatory and commissioning environment.

Broad incumbents

• Specsavers: Dominant UK optical and hearing retail chain offering eye tests, glasses, and hearing aids at scale through hundreds of high-street locations. Overlaps with OutsideClinic across both audiology and optometry but operates primarily fixed-site rather than mobile.
• Amplifon UK: UK arm of one of the world's largest hearing care retailers, providing hearing assessments, hearing aids, and ongoing care through a clinic network. Directly comparable as a broad incumbent in hearing diagnostics and hearing aid sales.
• Boots Hearing Care: UK hearing care provider operating within Boots pharmacies, offering hearing tests, hearing aids, and aftercare. Comparable to OutsideClinic's hearing aid dispensing and aftercare services as a broad incumbent in the same category.
• Vision Express: UK national optical retailer offering eye tests, glasses, and contact lenses through a high-street network. Comparable to OutsideClinic's optometry and eyewear dispensing services as a broad incumbent in UK optical retail.

Direct peers

• Hidden Hearing: One of the largest dedicated hearing care chains in the UK, offering hearing tests, hearing aids, and aftercare through a clinic network. Directly comparable to OutsideClinic's hearing-focused product line and target demographic of older adults.
• Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care: UK high street optician and hearing care chain providing eye examinations, glasses, and hearing aids with a multi-branch footprint. Comparable as a multi-channel UK optical/hearing provider serving a similar elderly customer base.
• Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care: UK independent optical and hearing care group offering eye tests, glasses, and hearing aids with both clinic and home-visit services. Comparable to OutsideClinic as a multi-channel UK optician and hearing care provider with domiciliary capabilities.

Regional players

• Bayfields Opticians: UK regional group of independent opticians offering eye examinations, glasses, and audiology services. Comparable as a smaller-scale multi-site optical and hearing provider serving similar customer demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebooken-gb.facebook.com/OutsideClinic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/outsideclinic
• Instagraminstagram.com/outsideclinic

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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