How Many Healthcare Companies Are in the UK in 2026?
April 2026 · Data sourced from Companies House
The UK's private healthcare sector is larger than many people realise. There are approximately 125,886 active healthcare companies registered at Companies House as of March 2026. This covers everything from GP practices and dental surgeries to care homes, physiotherapy clinics, and mental health services.
Healthcare Companies by Region
A Growing Sector
Healthcare has seen significant growth in company registrations over the past decade, driven by the expansion of private care services, NHS outsourcing, and the growing demand for specialist health services. A large proportion of healthcare companies are relatively young — many in the 0-5 year age bracket.
Compliance in Healthcare
Given the regulated nature of healthcare, compliance flags are particularly relevant in this sector. Companies with overdue accounts or confirmation statements may face additional scrutiny from regulators like the CQC. Our data makes it easy to identify healthcare companies with compliance issues across any region.
Browse Healthcare Companies
About this data: All figures are sourced from Companies House bulk data, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data reflects the latest available snapshot as of March 2026.