Clinovia is acquired by BUPA

The acquisition of Clinovia will give BUPA new opportunities in the expanding out of hospital care market. Clinovia, which was established in 1975, provides comprehensive home healthcare services for more than 8,500 patients a month with a wide range of medical and chronic conditions. It has around 450 staff at sites in Harlow, Manchester, Derby and Glasgow.

Commenting on the purchase, BUPA chief executive Val Gooding said: “We see this acquisition as an important early step in offering a broader range of healthcare services in a home and community setting. The combination of the management team and Clinovia’s track record in delivering services together with our breadth of experience in the health and care industry will help us target new opportunities.

“In its recent White Paper ‘our health our say’ the government has been increasing its focus on preventative health, providing more care for people in the community and away from acute hospital settings, and it has stated its desire to encourage the independent sector to take on an expanded role.”

Clinovia managing director Robbie Burns added: “We are delighted that Clinovia has become part of the BUPA Group, which will bring benefits to patients, customers and staff alike. BUPA’s investment and support will enable us to achieve our plans to deliver a wider range of products and services to support more patients at home or in the community.”

Lyceum CEO Philip Buscombe said: “We have worked with the Clinovia team to build a major business on the basis of outstanding service to customers, partners and patients. The acquisition by BUPA is an endorsement of the company’s success and we wish Robbie Burns and all the Clinovia staff well in the next stage of the company’s growth.”