Ortho Europe is a leading manufacturer and distributor of prosthetic, orthotic and seating products. Our goal is to promote independence and quality of life by providing robust, innovative and effective devices to thousands of people who need mobility support.
 
Established in 1990 with a single office in Oxford, UK, Ortho Europe has grown steadily to encompass multiple manufacturing facilities across the UK and Europe and sales offices in France, the Netherlands and Sweden, plus a network of European distributors.
 
Ortho Europe is one of the companies under the Ability Matters Group. Now, they've rebranded: Ability Matters Group is now AM Healthcare Group. But don’t worry, they are the same people and the same company, just with a new logo and look!
 
AM Healthcare Group (previously Ability Matters Group) is an international group of companies whose principal activity is to supply products and services that enhance the lives of those who require devices to improve their mobility and accessibility.
 
The main group companies under AM Healthcare Group are as follows:
 
Opcare
The largest provider of prosthetic services to the NHS in the UK and also a major provider of orthotics, posture and mobility services.
 
Opcare is a leading provider of prosthetic, orthotic, and posture and mobility services in the UK, in partnership with the NHS. Our mission is to provide the best possible care to every patient in our services, harnessing innovation and clinical expertise to optimise each individual’s quality of life. The business was started in 1989 and now employs over 700 staff. There are several companies within the group. Opcare is one of the largest prosthetic and orthotic service providers in the British Isles with over 40 clinics located throughout the UK and Ireland.
When you need healthcare, whether on a short-term or ongoing basis, you want to know that you are in safe hands. With Opcare, we guarantee you will be. We are a service employing over 400 qualified professionals, all dedicated to providing first class care to our patients. Founded in 1989 with a single service, Opcare now delivers over 60 clinical services across the UK, and we are proud to provide care for more than 100,000 people.
Opcare is part of the Ability Matters Group, which employs over 800 people and operates across Europe. In addition to its clinical service provision, the Group also has a manufacturing and distributing branch, private treatment facilities, and mobility product retail stores.
Opcare holds ISO 13485 certification, ensuring that our working practices conform to regulatory standards for medical devices. We maintain these quality standards through regular procedural reviews, training, and service audits, and aim for continuous improvement across the board.
 
 
Ortho Europe
Leading manufacturer and distributor of prosthetic, orthotic and seating products to thousands of people who need mobility support.
 
Crispin
Specialists in creating innovative orthotic and prosthetic solutions using 3D print.
 
Proactive
A private prosthetic and orthotic clinic with purpose built facilities, providing prosthetic rehabilitation and physiotherapy support.
 
Kenward
Manufacturers of bespoke footwear for NHS patients seeking customised footwear to meet their particular orthopaedic needs.
 
All our companies share the same goal of supporting patients to improve their mobility and comfort. We offer a wide range of products and services at home and through our European offices. Pioneering innovation, we aim to offer the best products to our clinicians and improve outcomes for our patients.
 
Our overriding purpose is to 'Enhance Lives Through Enabling Mobility'.
 
Our principles are: to improve outcomes, pioneer innovation, build relationships and most importantly always do our best for our patients, our people and our customers.
 
Putting patients first, understanding their needs and delivering meaningful outcomes remains at the heart of everything we do. To achieve this we combine our clinical expertise in the UK and Europe and our established partnerships with the NHS and selected private partners, with product innovation to enhance our patients’ lives.
 
For over 30 years we’ve been a proud family business, supporting the NHS, our customers and patients with market leading prosthetic, orthotic and mobility solutions. Our journey so far has been marked by continuous growth and evolution, and we believe it is vital to mirror these transformations in our brand to truly reflect our vision, values, and the ever-changing landscape of healthcare. With this in mind, we are proud to introduce our new identity, AM Healthcare Group, a name that better represents our position as a leading healthcare company within the prosthetics, orthotics and mobility industry, and that serves as the foundation for our family of brands. Together, these brands encapsulate the expert clinical services, quality products, and innovation that define us. This evolution fosters a unified ‘one team’ culture under our new corporate identity, that allows us to maintain the highest standards of quality, reliability, and service to our patients and customers.
 
Pioneering Innovation
We embrace technology, combined with our commitment to continuous improvement we always aim to remain leaders in our field. With the recent acquisition of Crispin we have introduced the latest industry 3D print technology. We aim to offer the latest products to our customers and clinicians. This enables us to offer our patients the best outcomes and comfortable movement. Through our private clinic, Proactive Prosthetics and Orthotics, we offer support and rehabilitation and bespoke solutions. We are proud of the achievements of many of our patients and get great pleasure from seeing them achieve their goals.
 
 
Enhancing lives through enabling mobility
AM Healthcare Group (previously Ability Matters Group) is a market leading international healthcare products and services provider, operating in areas that enhance mobility and accessibility, including orthotics, prosthetics, and wheelchairs. Using the latest technology to support our people, customers and patients.
 
Enhancing your ability
We combine our clinical service expertise and care with product excellence to provide optimal movement for each patient. We are patient focussed providing expert clinical services, quality products and innovation within the prosthetics, orthotics and mobility industry.
 
 
 
About AM Healthcare Group
We are excited to announce a significant milestone in the evolution of our company – a rebranding that reflects our vision for the future, our commitment to continued growth and innovation, and our dedication to maintaining excellence in our service delivery.
 
The Ability Matters Group is now trading as AM Healthcare Group to better reflect our position as a leading healthcare company within the prosthetics, orthotics and mobility industry.
 
This new name and logo creates a fresh and contemporary look and framework for our family of brands which, together, truly represent the expert clinical services, quality products and innovation that we offer.
 
We are proud to work as a team to make a positive difference to our patients’ lives.