Bupa Health Services has announced a new partnership and the acquisition of London Medical, a specialist outpatient clinic located in the capital’s renowned medical district, Harley Street.

London Medical primarily specialises in diabetes treatment and management.

And, as diabetes can cause a breadth of other conditions, London Medical has extended its specialist services to include endocrinology, cardiology, paediatrics, ophthalmology, sexual health, and weight management, as well as provide access to private GP services.

London Medical’s specialist services will complement Bupa Health Services’ existing portfolio of indepth patient care from later this month.

Most importantly, the partnership creates a seamless and speedy pathway for patients from diagnosis to treatment.

Sarah Melia, general manager at Bupa Health Services, said: “We’re very pleased to be acquiring London Medical and look forward to welcoming the team to the Bupa Health Services’ family.

“London Medical’s specialist diabetes services and expertise will offer customers fast access to diagnosis, treatment, and support when they need it, as well as onward pathways to high-quality care at Cromwell Hospital.

“This acquisition is part of our long-term strategy to provide more Bupa services directly to customers.

“We’re looking forward to expanding our specialist services into diabetes care with the London Medical team to provide more valued customers with fast and worry-free access to their healthcare needs.”

Dr Ralph Abraham, founder of London Medical and the award-winning London Diabetes Centre, said: “Our partnership with Bupa will create significant new opportunities for us.

“The Bupa name is well recognised globally as a standard-bearer of high quality care, enabling us to work with world-renowned doctors and offer our patients access to the very best specialist care.

“Our patients will continue to access the high-quality care they currently enjoy from London Medical.”

Bupa Health Services comprises 71 health clinics and the Cromwell Hospital.

The acquisition is part of Bupa Heath Services long-term strategy to provide more Bupa services directly to customers, and follows Bupa Health Clinics’ successful acquisition of Blackberry Clinics in January 2024 and the Smart Clinics in December 2023, and the current expansion of facilities at Cromwell Hospital.