Clive Henry Group Invests in Digital Healthcare Platform ilarna to Revolutionise Home Care

By Anushka Malhotra

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Quick Read: Clive Henry Group has invested in digital healthcare platform ilarna, which uses AI to revolutionise home care delivery by connecting individuals with tailored care solutions, easing the burden on the NHS, and improving carers’ recognition.

ilarna, a pioneering digital healthcare platform, has received significant backing from consultancy firm Clive Henry Group, marking a major step in its mission to transform home care delivery in the UK.

Founded in 2021, ilarna leverages AI-driven technology to connect care professionals with individuals in need of personalised services such as dementia care, palliative care, and personal care. By enabling patients to choose their care providers, ilarna has provided tailored solutions to over 1,000 individuals, improving outcomes for both patients and their families.

The partnership with Clive Henry Group, established in 2022 and recognised as one of the UK’s fastest-growing private companies, will focus on expanding technology-enabled community care services. This collaboration is aimed at reducing strain on NHS Trusts by improving patient flow and minimising avoidable hospital admissions.

Photo: Liam Molesworth, Clive Henry Group, Sam Alsop-Hall, Clive Henry Group, and Alex Moran, ilarna, Photo Credit: ilarna

Transforming Care Delivery with Technology

Ilarna’s AI-powered matching system ensures that individuals receive care tailored to their needs while supporting care professionals with better opportunities and rewards.

Alex Moran, CEO of ilarna, expressed optimism about the partnership:

"We’re thrilled to join forces with Clive Henry Group and gain the support of Sam and Liam. Together, we aim to accelerate our mission of bringing care closer to home while improving how carers are recognised and rewarded for their work. This partnership positions us to support the NHS in its ongoing efforts to deliver community-based care effectively."

Strategic Partnership for Growth

The Clive Henry Group, founded by Sam Alsop-Hall and Liam Molesworth, specialises in consultancy, recruitment, and technology solutions for health and care delivery. Their investment in ilarna underscores a shared commitment to addressing systemic challenges in the home care sector.

Sam Alsop-Hall, Chief Strategy Officer of Clive Henry Group, highlighted the importance of innovation in home care:

"ilarna is revolutionising how home care is delivered. Their use of digital technology to create flexible and personalised care solutions is precisely what the sector needs to address current challenges. We’re proud to support Alex and his team as they scale their impact and improve lives."

A New Era for Home Care

With this partnership, ilarna is set to expand its reach and impact, ensuring more people have access to personalised, community-based care while alleviating pressures on traditional healthcare systems.

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The DigiSpinWM pilot programme, a bold initiative designed to accelerate the spin-out of digital and advanced manufacturing innovations in the West Midlands, has marked a key milestone with a showcase event in Birmingham, unveiling 11 investor-ready ventures developed over the past six months.

Transforming Ideas into Investment Opportunities

Backed by Research England and delivered through a partnership between the University of Wolverhampton, Coventry University, and Birmingham City University via the West Midlands Combined Universities, the programme set out to test a collaborative model for commercialising innovation more efficiently and effectively.

In just six months, DigiSpinWM has:

- Assessed over 40 high-potential technologies for commercial viability
- Delivered tailored support to participants on spin-out strategy and intellectual property development
- Nurtured 11 ventures to investment readiness
- Developed a shared framework for technology transfer across participating universities

The recent showcase celebrated these achievements, spotlighting innovations spanning early-stage development to near-market solutions with the potential for significant societal and economic impact.

A Regional Model for Innovation

Ceri Jones, Director of Research & Enterprise at the University of Wolverhampton, reflected on the programme’s success:

The DigiSpinWM pilot has been a transformative journey. Seeing 11 investor-ready ventures emerge from such a collaborative, regional approach shows what’s possible when we unify efforts across institutions. These spinouts will drive real-world change and position the West Midlands at the forefront of digital and advanced manufacturing.

The pilot’s success is also credited to a strong ecosystem of academic mentors, business advisors, and industry reviewers who provided essential support and guidance to participants.

The showcase event featured live pitches from select ventures to an audience of investors, stakeholders, and innovation leaders, marking a key step towards unlocking the funding required to bring these innovations to market.

With the DigiSpinWM model proving its value, the programme signals a new chapter for spin-out activity in the West Midlands—one built on collaboration, shared infrastructure, and investment-ready innovation.

By Anushka Malhotra

8 Jun