Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Medical Equipment Supplier for UK Healthcare Providers
Founded in 2012 by Chairman Thomas Owens, Essential Health Care (EHS) has established itself as an award-winning medical device manufacturer and service partner to the NHS and UK local authorities. Our state-of-the-art facilities in Birstall include a 35,000 sqft headquarters with advanced decontamination capabilities. Recognized with the Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2022, we specialize in pressure area care, bariatric rental, safe patient handling, and connected technology solutions. Our patented TREZZO dynamic surfaces and Intelligent Patient Monitoring systems reflect our commitment to clinical effectiveness.Through investments in electric vehicle fleets and carbon footprint reduction initiatives, we actively support environmental sustainability while maintaining ISO 9001-certified quality standards. With three UK decontamination centers and over 15 years of combined leadership experience, we deliver vendor-neutral equipment rental, maintenance, and auditing services that minimize asset downtime. Our company's values of positivity, accountability, and togetherness guide our approach to improving patient outcomes and caregiver satisfaction across hospital, home, and long-term care settings.
Services
Pressure Area Care
Bariatric Rental
Safe Patient Handling
Equipment Rental
Equipment Decontamination
Education Services
Bed Frames
Connected Technology
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Award-winning innovation (Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2022)
- ISO 9001-certified quality management system
- Three UK decontamination centers with 35,000 sqft facility
- Patented dynamic surface technology (TREZZO & Intelligent Patient Monitoring)
- Electric/hybrid vehicle fleet and sustainability initiatives
Associations and certifications
- Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2022
- ISO 9001 Certified
Services
Pressure Area Care
Our pressure area care solutions prevent and treat pressure ulcers through advanced support surfaces. Dynamic, foam, and hybrid systems redistribute pressure to protect patients in acute and long-term care. Clinically proven to reduce hospital stays and treatment costs while improving patient comfort.
Bariatric Rental
Specialized bariatric equipment rentals accommodate patients with higher weight requirements. Our inventory includes reinforced beds, stretchers, and handling systems designed for safety and dignity. Solutions meet NHS standards for patient mobility and caregiver protection.
Safe Patient Handling
Comprehensive safe patient handling solutions reduce workplace injuries and patient falls. We supply slings, slide sheets, and ceiling track hoists that promote dignified care across hospital, SEN, and home environments while complying with HSE regulations.
Equipment Decontamination
Our state-of-the-art decontamination facilities maintain medical equipment to the highest hygiene standards. Using validated processes, we ensure infection control compliance for rental and client-owned devices across multiple UK service centers.
Connected Technology
Next-generation connected technology improves patient monitoring and device visibility. Our patented Intelligent Patient Monitoring system provides real-time data for clinical decision-making, enhancing outcomes through technology-driven healthcare solutions.
People
Thomas Owens
Chairman
Founded Essential Health Care in 2012, driving innovation in medical devices. His leadership achieved the Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2022 and expanded UK operations with three decontamination centers.
Questions
What medical equipment do you supply?
We provide pressure area care systems, bariatric equipment, safe patient handling solutions, bed frames, stretchers, and connected technology systems for UK healthcare providers.
Do you serve areas outside the UK?
Our current focus remains on UK healthcare providers, specifically NHS institutions and local authorities across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
How do you ensure equipment safety?
We maintain ISO 9001-certified quality standards with state-of-the-art decontamination facilities and regular equipment audits to meet regulatory requirements.
Are your solutions environmentally friendly?
Yes, we actively reduce carbon footprints through electric vehicle fleets, sustainable manufacturing processes, and energy-efficient facility operations aligned with NHS sustainability targets.
