Fortius Clinic recognised in seventh edition of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report

Report identifies fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) across the UK

Fortius Clinic is the UK’s largest single orthopaedic group with a global reputation in sports medicine, founded in 2009 by a group of like-minded clinicians to create a world-wide centre of excellence in musculoskeletal care.

Fortius Clinic has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange Group’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ 2020. The report recognises the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs)*, highlighting the regional and sector diversity of the UK’s SMEs and the entrepreneurial spirit shown by these companies.

To be featured in the report, businesses had to demonstrate strong revenue growth over the last three years and outperform their sector peers, creating a unique list of the UK’s most innovative SMEs. Further details on the 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report and methodology can be found online at www.1000companies.com.   

Fortius Clinic was founded in 2009 by a group of consultants with a shared vision to create a worldwide centre of excellence in musculoskeletal care. Today that vision is delivered by over 90 expert specialists across London, with outpatient and diagnostic centres in the City, Marylebone and Wimbledon, a dedicated Surgical Centre in Central London and the Fortius Joint Replacement Centre in partnership with the Cromwell Hospital. Fortius achieved an Outstanding accreditation with the Care Quality Commission in 2019, in recognition of the holistic and compassionate care delivered by staff and consultants.

Jim McAvoy, Chief Executive, Fortius Clinic:

“We are very proud to be recognised for our achievement and contribution to UK business. We believe that investing in technology and people go hand in hand in creating a truly exceptional patient experience.  We have continued to provide services throughout the recent pandemic and our people have risen to the challenges competently and compassionately.

David Schwimmer, CEO, London Stock Exchange Group:

“This report highlights the vital role of SMEs in driving economic growth, leading innovation and providing jobs across the UK. In this challenging year for businesses, it is more important than ever to shine a light on these stories of resilience and entrepreneurship. The success of UK SMEs is crucial as we rebuild a post COVID-19 economy, and London Stock Exchange Group is committed to helping growth companies achieve their potential.”

The Rt Hon John Glen MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury:

“SMEs are the engine room of our economy. They have risen to the immense challenges of this year with resilience and ingenuity, and we are proud to support them with one of the most generous and comprehensive packages for businesses anywhere in the world. It is more important than ever that we champion the companies in this year’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report and many others like them – they are creating jobs, spurring on our economic recovery, and building the industries of the future.”  

A full searchable database of all of the companies along with a downloadable pdf of the publication can be found online at www.1000companies.com

* Company data as at December 2019 is included in this report

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Holly Wilkinson, Head of Marketing & Communications holly.wilkinson@fortiusclinic.com