CheckUp Health Wins Advances in Digital Health Award at Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2026
We are proud to announce that CheckUp Health, part of The Flame Lily Healthcare group, has been named winner of the Advances in Digital Healthcare category at the prestigious Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2026.
This recognition marks a significant milestone in our journey to transform access to primary healthcare through AI-powered digital solutions.
The Medilink Midlands Business Awards celebrate organisations that are driving forward innovation, improving patient outcomes, and delivering real-world impact across the life sciences and medtech sector.
Winning this category reflects our unwavering commitment to addressing one of the most pressing challenges in healthcare today—access and health inequality.
At CheckUp Health, we are building an AI-powered, multilingual digital GP platform designed to:
- Improve access to primary care services
- Support underserved and diverse communities
- Enable seamless integration with NHS systems
- Empower clinicians with real-time patient data
Our solution is more than just technology—it is a response to real-world challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers.
By combining artificial intelligence, interoperability, and patient-centred design, we are enabling:
- Faster and more efficient GP access
- Reduced pressure on frontline services
- Improved patient engagement and outcomes
- Inclusive healthcare delivery across communities
This award validates the impact of our work and reinforces our mission to transform how healthcare is accessed and delivered in the UK and beyond.
The 2026 awards saw a 17% increase in applications compared to 2025, highlighting the rapid growth and momentum within the life sciences and digital health sector.
We are honoured to stand alongside other outstanding organisations contributing to innovation across the Midlands and the wider UK ecosystem.
As a category winner, CheckUp Health will now be nominated for the national Medilink UK Awards, representing the Midlands on a national stage.
This next step reflects not only recognition, but also responsibility—to continue leading, innovating, and delivering solutions that create meaningful change.
“This award is a reflection of our purpose—to ensure that no one is left behind when it comes to accessing quality healthcare.
We are proud of the work our team is doing to build scalable, AI-driven solutions that address health inequalities and improve patient outcomes.
This is just the beginning.”
— Fungai Ndemera, Managing Director
This achievement strengthens our resolve to:
- Scale our platform across GP practices and healthcare systems
- Continue collaborating with NHS partners and stakeholders
- Expand our impact in addressing health inequalities globally
At CheckUp Health, we believe that digital innovation should not just advance healthcare—it should make it more equitable, accessible, and human.
CheckUp Health is an AI-driven digital health platform focused on transforming primary care delivery. Built in collaboration with healthcare professionals and aligned with NHS standards, the platform enables seamless, accessible, and inclusive healthcare services for all.
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To learn more about the Medilink Midlands Business Awards, visit:
https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/medilink-midlands-business-awards/
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