A Futuristic Preventive Healthcare Centre In Birmingham Is Touted As The Next Revolution In Medicine

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We are truly living in the Age of Health. From blood transfusions to strength training, high-fibre diets and AI-powered wearables, everyone’s always after the next trend to help us live longer and better lives. But maybe the best thing you can do for your body (and mind) is to look after your future self. Thanks to Neko Health, you can.

The preventive healthcare centre, co-founded by Hjalmar Nilsonne and Daniel Ek (founder of Spotify), operates on the belief that prevention is much better than any cure—the Neko Body Scan assesses skin health, including moles and marks, blood sugar levels to identify pre-diabetes risk, blood abnormalities, and risk factors linked to metabolic syndrome, stroke and heart attack.

With health centres in London, Manchester and Stockholm, global sign-ups already exceed 300,000. Its first location in the West Midlands opens in Birmingham today (Wednesday, January 28), just minutes from Snow Hill Station. The new Neko Health Centre has the capacity to deliver up to 25,000 Body Scans annually.

“At Neko, we’re building a completely new healthcare experience — one that puts prevention first,” said Hjalmar Nilsonne, CEO and Co-Founder of Neko Health. “We’ve been blown away by the response across the UK, and especially in Birmingham, where thousands of people have already joined our waitlist. That’s why I’m thrilled that our first new location opening in 2026 will be in this great city.”

What does the Neko Body Scan do?

The Neko Body Scan (£299) is a 60-minute, comprehensive, non-invasive and radiation-free health assessment that captures millions of health data points. Using proprietary sensors, alongside blood analysis, the scan assesses your body’s health, with results within minutes, followed by an in-person consultation with a medical professional.

In its second year of operation in Stockholm, 81.3% of visitors had no health issues, while 18.7% required medical treatment. Among them, 1.2% received potentially life-saving care for severe conditions such as cardiovascular disease, serious metabolic disorders, and skin cancer. So, odds are, you’re fine, but you never know…

“In clinical practice, we see the consequences of late diagnosis every day,” said Dr Nikita Kanani, Global Medical Director at Neko Health. “The ability to assess metabolic, cardiovascular, and dermatological risks in a single, non-invasive visit represents an important step forward in preventive healthcare.

“What makes the Neko Body Scan unique is that we bring multiple assessments together in one streamlined pathway, giving members a clearer picture of their health earlier and allowing clinicians to intervene sooner when needed.”

Neko Health is registered with the CQC (Care Quality Commission), ensuring the centres meet the national standards for healthcare quality and safety. Due to high levels of demand, Neko Health is operating a waitlist to allocate booking slots. Sign up today to secure your spot here.