Why HomeMed?

HomeMed is revolutionising healthcare by offering fast, efficient, and high-quality care. We do this by bringing the latest mobile diagnostic technology, skilled technicians and clinicians directly to the clinic and home settings.

  • Demand for diagnostic testing is rising at up to 7% per year1

  • More than 1.5 million people are currently on waiting lists for diagnostic tests. The standard wait of less than 6 weeks has not been met since February 20171

  • Underinvestment means much equipment is outdated and needs replacing1

More time for your patients.
More time for you.

Our mission is to increase access to diagnostic testing, help free up NHS capacity and improve the patient experience. HomeMed’s aims closely align with many initiatives of the NHS and healthcare provision.

Increasing access to healthcare

Supports Core20PLUS5 in reducing health inequalities and allows different and accessible patient pathways that reduce barriers to care and improve outcomes

Our services can provide testing in underserved areas such as rural communities, urban settings where resources are stretched, care homes or other institutions when access to outside facilities is difficult

Reducing waiting lists and meeting increased demand

Utilising our mobile services for temporary diagnostic testing within a community clinic or GP surgery can reduce waiting times, speed up delivery of results, and provide a better experience for patients

Increasing POCT

Point of care testing (POCT) brings diagnostics closer to home and benefits for patients, including:

  • Reduced travel time and cost, more convenience and free time
  • No need for hospital visits for elderly, vulnerable, immunocompromised, or special needs patients
  • Family or carers can be present to provide support

HomeMed is helping to make greater POCT a reality

  • 78% of patients
    believe diagnostic testing should be provided closer to patients' homes to make it easier to access2

Cost-effective

Flexible resourcing with HomeMed allows you to meet demand with the latest equipment without the capital outlay or long-term pressures on your clinic's budget

No additional staffing or training costs

The diagnostic workforce has not kept pace with demand, and there are now significant staff shortages across all specialties1

Our skilled team includes radiographers, sonographers, cardio sonographers and phlebotomists who will perform all necessary tests for you

Local testing provides greater capacity, faster results and more opportunity for point of care healthcare deliver.

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“The quality of care my patients received was superb. I received the report within hours.”

Cardiology Consultant

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References:

  1. The Kings Fund. Why do diagnostics matter? Maximising the potential of diagnostics services. October 2022.
  2. The Patients Association. Patient experience of diagnostics report. February 2024.