Bupa Home Health sees small growth

Bupa Home Healthcare, which provides healthcare products and services to patients in their homes or community settings, in the year to 31 December 2012 reported turnover of £202.0m (2011: £179.2m). Cost of sales of £162.3m (2011: £146.0m) and administrative expenses of £36.8m (2011: £33.4m) plus smaller interest payable and received amounts led to profit on ordinary activities before taxation of £2.8m (2011: £2.6m). In September 2012 the company acquired the trade and assets of Gem Healthcare UK Ltd for £200,000. The directors say: The acquisition continues the Company’s development of its oncology service and particularly the acquisition provides the company with the use of an infusion centre designed specifically for cancer patients based in Chelmsford.’