ExamWorks UK acquires Enable Therapy Services

ExamWorks UK, a provider of medico-legal services, health assessments and rehabilitation treatment, has announced the acquisition of Enable Therapy Services (ETS).  

Julie Kendall, an occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience working in statutory and private healthcare settings, established ETS in 2008 in Leeds. The company offers services nationally and internationally.

ETS provides proactive rehabilitation, vocational case management and occupational therapy assessment and treatment services. They employ a team of 40 staff and an established network of over 275 occupational therapists with vast clinical knowledge and expertise. Following the acquisition, Julie Kendall will continue working with ETS as a non-executive director.  

Comments from the experts

 Commenting on the announcement, Mike Cutler, group CEO, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enable Therapy Services to the ExamWorks UK family. Under Julie’s stewardship, ETS has become a highly reputable and trusted operator in the case management market.

Its emphasis on clinical excellence in the high-value and serious injury space makes it a perfect fit for the group alongside our Premex+ and 3d Rehabilitation brands. ETS is well positioned to respond to the evolving case management landscape, and to pursue growth opportunities in the occupational health, loss adjuster and income protection markets.”

Julie Kendall, managing director at Enable Therapy Services, said: “I am thrilled that the next phase of ETS’ growth will be as part of the ExamWorks UK family. I am confident that the resources available to the team will help achieve their growth targets. ETS has an established and highly experienced senior management team who will be an asset to the ExamWorks UK group.

The synergies between the businesses are evident and I am delighted to continue to support the team in my role as a non-executive director.”   

ExamWorks UK received legal advice from Pinsent Masons and worked with Grant Thornton on the financial aspects of the deal. ETS was advised by Eclipse Corporate Finance (corporate finance), Lupton Fawcett (legal) and Gibson Booth (accountancy/tax).  

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Emma Cockings Emma is a content editor for Claims Media. Emma is a experienced writer with a background in client-centric personal injury for a major firm. She has attended and reported on multiple brokerage events throughout her career.