Digital Health Company Secures National Ranking
A 214 per cent increase in turnover over two years places clinician-led digital health company Blüm Health among the UK’s 200 fastest-growing independent businesses.
The Liverpool-headquartered provider of digital and AI products and regulatory consultancy features in the 2026 UK Fast Growth Index. It is also recognised among the fastest-growing businesses in the North of England.
Blüm attributes its growth to long-term partnerships across health and social care. Its clients range from entrepreneurs developing new technologies to established pharmaceutical and medical technology companies and central government.
The company brings together clinical, technical and regulatory expertise to help organisations develop and implement digital healthcare solutions. Its services span strategy, software development, AI, regulatory compliance and deployment, supporting partners as they move from initial ideas towards products and services for use in care.
The combination addresses several connected requirements in healthcare technology development: understanding clinical needs, building usable software and meeting the regulatory requirements associated with its intended use. Blüm’s team includes clinicians, developers, AI and data specialists.
Dr Michael Watts, CEO of Blüm Health, says the recognition reflects both the contribution of its staff and its approach to working with partners. “We’re incredibly proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s fastest-growing businesses,” he says.
“This recognition reflects the strength of our team and our commitment to solving some of healthcare’s most complex challenges. By bringing together clinical, technical and regulatory expertise, we help our partners turn ambitious ideas into practical solutions that can make a genuine difference to how care is delivered.”
The 2026 UK Fast Growth Index identifies 350 of the fastest-growing independent businesses across the UK’s nations and regions. Collectively, the companies have recorded turnover growth of 137 per cent between 2023 and 2025, with combined turnover increasing from £4.3 billion to £10.2 billion. Blüm’s reported increase of 214 per cent exceeds that collective growth rate, putting it at number 122 on the list with a 2025 turnover of £1.9m.
“Blüm Health is a great example of the extraordinary talent and ambition we see in businesses across every part of the UK. Earning a place on this year’s Index, alongside firms that have together more than doubled in size in just two years, is a remarkable achievement, and the whole team should be very proud,” says Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE, founder of the UK Fast Growth Index.
“At a time when we hear so much about the challenges facing the UK economy, businesses like Blüm Health show what is possible when they are given the chance to grow. The challenge now is to help more of them become those incredible high-growth businesses that make a massive impact across the country.”
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