Washington House Occupational Health Ltd

What Washington House Occupational Health Ltd does

Washington House Occupational Health Ltd was founded in 2007 and operates from Brackley, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom; firmographic records indicate six employees and a website at whocchealth.co.uk. The aggregated source material describing operational scale, products, and distribution instead centres on UKIM Occupational Health & Wellbeing — a trading name of UK Independent Medical Services Limited (company number 4530717, registered in England and Wales) and part of a global health services provider. This material depicts UKIM as a comprehensive occupational health services provider operating across the United Kingdom through a network of 800+ treatment venues and 4,000+ clinicians and therapists, delivering occupational health case management, pre-placement assessments, health surveillance, absence and presenteeism management, physiotherapy, occupational psychology and counselling, drug and alcohol testing, workplace vaccinations, and specialised programmes covering menopause, neurodivergence, sport, and legal professionals.

Underlying technology includes a Digital Occupational Health Portal described as an intelligent software solution for managing occupational health programmes and tracking employee health data, plus the UKIM OH On-Demand self-serve platform that enables pay-as-you-go purchase of assessments, physiotherapy, and counselling. The business model combines bespoke recurring contracts for large enterprises, public sector procurement via the ESPO Occupational Health Services Framework (985B) Direct Award, and a usage-based self-serve channel for SMEs. Go-to-market is executed through dedicated account managers for enterprise and public sector clients, the OH On-Demand digital channel for SMEs, and the 800+ physical venue network for face-to-face clinical delivery, supported by content marketing, clinical-expert thought leadership, and a multi-channel social media presence across LinkedIn, X, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

Name

Washington House Occupational Health Ltd

Legal name

UK Independent Medical Services Limited

Website

https://whocchealth.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Washington House Occupational Health Ltd is a UK occupational health firm founded in 2007 in Brackley, Northamptonshire. Aggregated source material describes its operations via UKIM Occupational Health & Wellbeing, a UK-wide provider delivering clinical OH services, a digital portal, and a self-serve platform to enterprise, public sector, and SME clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Health & Employer Clinic Services (HLAEAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Health & Worksite Health Virtual Care (fit-for-duty, RTW) (HLALADAM), Occupational & Employer-Sponsored Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAJ), Occupational Health & Employer Testing Laboratories (HLAFAMAK)

Keywords

• Occupational health services
• Workplace health surveillance
• Employee assistance programmes
• Absence management services
• Return to work support

Headquarters

HQ city

Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Occupational Health Service Contracts: UKIM delivers tailored occupational health programmes to organisations, with services designed to meet specific business needs. Account management and clinical administration support ongoing contracts with enterprise and public sector clients.
2. ESPO Framework Procurement (Public Sector): Public sector organisations can access UKIM's suite of OH solutions through ESPO Framework (985B) Direct Award, providing structured procurement for government and public bodies.
3. UKIM OH On-Demand (Pay-as-you-go): SME and individual business customers purchase occupational health services as one-off payments via the online platform. Services include Occupational Health Assessments, Pre-Placement Assessments, Physiotherapy Treatment, and Counselling — with no recurring commitment required.
4. Professional Services (OH Nurses, Physicians, Physiotherapists, Psychologists): Fee-for-service delivery of clinical occupational health services including case management, health surveillance, pre-placement assessments, physiotherapy, and counselling by qualified practitioners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Washington House Occupational Health Ltd delivers occupational health services to UK employers, providing workforce health management through case management, health surveillance, physiotherapy, counselling, pre-placement assessments, absence and presenteeism management, and wellbeing programmes. Services are delivered via a network of 800+ UK treatment venues staffed by 4,000+ clinicians and therapists, complemented by a Digital Occupational Health Portal for enterprise clients and a UKIM OH On-Demand platform for SMEs to purchase services pay-as-you-go.

Product overview

UKIM Occupational Health & Wellbeing is a comprehensive occupational health services provider offering a suite of integrated services including Case Management, Pre-Placement Assessment, Absence & Presenteeism Management, Health Surveillance, Physiotherapy Services, Occupational Psychology & Counselling, Employee Wellbeing Strategies, Menopause in the Workplace, Mental Wellbeing in Sport, Mental Wellbeing in Legal Services, Drug & Alcohol Testing, and Workplace Vaccinations. The company operates across the entire UK through a network of over 800 treatment venues and 4,000 clinicians and therapists. Services are delivered through both traditional face-to-face delivery and digital channels including the UKIM OH On-Demand platform and a Digital Occupational Health Portal, allowing businesses to access tailored occupational health solutions ranging from one-off pay-as-you-go assessments to fully outsourced occupational health services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Occupational Health Case Management End-to-end case management services for occupational health, helping employees recover from injuries, musculoskeletal problems and mental health issues while supporting return-to-work processes. For UK employers across all sectors.
• Pre-Placement Assessment Comprehensive health assessments for new and existing employees including medical check-ups, health risk appraisals and mental health screenings to ensure fitness for roles. For UK employers and HR teams.
• Absence & Presenteeism Management Services designed to reduce workplace absences, support employees with ongoing conditions, and address presenteeism through early intervention and support strategies. For UK employers seeking to reduce sickness absence costs.
• Health Surveillance Ongoing health checks and assessments including audiometry, lung function, vision tests and screening for work-related diseases to ensure early identification of health risks. For UK employers in construction, manufacturing, warehousing and other high-risk sectors.
• Physiotherapy Services Assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, ergonomic assessments, manual handling training and rehabilitation programmes to prevent and treat work-related injuries. For UK employers seeking MSK and ergonomic support.
• Occupational Psychology & Counselling Mental health support services including counselling, talking therapies, stress management, resilience building and psychological expertise for workplace wellbeing. For UK employers and their employees.
• Employee Wellbeing Strategies Bespoke and measurable employee wellbeing improvement programmes focusing on physical, emotional and mental wellbeing with a holistic approach. For UK employers seeking strategic wellbeing programmes.
• Menopause in the Workplace Specialist support for women experiencing menopause symptoms including reasonable adjustments, flexible working recommendations and managerial training. For UK employers supporting female employees.
• Mental Wellbeing in Sport Bespoke wellbeing package for professional sportspeople including immediate support, clinical audit trails, psychological expertise, career-ending injury support and transition assistance. For professional football clubs and athletes.
• Mental Wellbeing in Legal Services Tailored mental health support for legal professionals including proactive wellbeing checks, clinical escalation, presenteeism management and vicarious trauma support. For barristers, solicitors and law firms.
• Drug & Alcohol Testing Workplace drug and alcohol testing services to ensure safety-critical environments maintain proper standards and compliance. For UK employers in safety-critical industries.
• Workplace Vaccinations On-site vaccination services for employees to maintain workforce health and reduce illness-related absences. For UK employers seeking workforce immunisation programmes.
• UKIM OH On-Demand Pay-as-you-go occupational health service allowing businesses to purchase individual assessments and treatments including Occupational Health Assessments, Pre-Placement Assessments, Physiotherapy Treatment and Counselling without recurring costs. For UK SMEs and individual businesses.
• Digital Occupational Health Portal Intelligent digital software solution that manages occupational health needs, helps clients understand how health impacts work, and manages work-related healthcare costs while supporting employee health improvement. For UK enterprise clients and account-managed corporate customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average patient travel distance reduced to four miles for face-to-face assessments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 November 2023UKIM was awarded a place on ESPO's Occupational Health Services framework (985B) in November 2023. This enables public sector organisations (local authorities, government bodies) across the UK to access UKIM's suite of occupational health solutions through Direct Award purchasing — without the requirement for a full procurement process.
• North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUKIM is a member of the North East Automotive Alliance, providing occupational health and wellbeing services tailored to the automotive manufacturing sector in the North East of England.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Health Assured: Health Assured is one of the UK's largest Employee Assistance Programme providers, increasingly bundling occupational health, counselling, and wellbeing into its offering. It is a partial-overlap competitor to UKIM in the EAP and counselling adjacencies.

Direct peers

• PAM Group: PAM Group is one of the UK's largest occupational health and wellbeing providers, offering case management, health surveillance, physiotherapy, and EAP services through a national clinic network. It is the closest direct competitor to UKIM in scale, services, and enterprise/government customer base.
• Optima Health: Optima Health is a major UK occupational health provider delivering case management, health surveillance, pre-placement, and wellbeing services to public and private sector employers. It competes head-on with UKIM in the same RFP-driven, framework-enabled market.
• BHSF: BHSF provides occupational health, health surveillance, physiotherapy, and EAP services to UK employers and public sector bodies. It is a comparable direct competitor to UKIM in mid-market and SME occupational health delivery.
• Medigold Health: Medigold Health provides occupational health, absence management, and wellbeing services across the UK to corporate and public sector clients. Its service mix and target customer base directly overlap with UKIM's enterprise and SME offerings.
• Health Management Ltd (part of PAM Group): Health Management offers occupational health, absence management, and wellbeing programmes to UK corporate and public sector employers. Now part of PAM Group, it remains a relevant peer to UKIM given its overlapping service lines and framework-based go-to-market.
• Westfield Health: Westfield Health is a UK health and wellbeing specialist offering corporate health cash plans alongside occupational health and employee assistance services. It overlaps with UKIM in employer-sponsored health/wellbeing delivery, though it is differentiated by its cash-plan heritage.

Broad incumbents

• Bupa Health Clinics: Bupa is a broad international health insurer and provider offering occupational health services alongside health insurance, clinics, and EAP-style wellbeing. It competes with UKIM at the enterprise end and via larger benefits platforms where OH is bundled into broader PMI deals.
• AXA Health: AXA Health is a major UK private medical insurer that also delivers occupational health, EAP, and wellbeing services to corporate clients. It overlaps with UKIM in employer-sponsored health offerings but with a much broader insurance-anchored footprint.
• Nuffield Health: Nuffield Health is a UK-wide healthcare charity operating hospitals, fitness facilities, and corporate wellbeing/physiotherapy services. While broader than UKIM, its corporate wellbeing and physiotherapy offerings compete for the same employer health budgets and OH contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UKIM_UK
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@UKIM-1
• Facebookfacebook.com/UKIMOccupationalHealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/washington-house-occupational-health-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/ukindmed

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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