A new high-tech health clinic, co-founded by Spotify's chief executive Daniel Ek, is set to launch in Birmingham within weeks, bringing a futuristic approach to preventative medicine to the city's centre.
What is Neko Health and What Does the Scan Involve?
The clinic, named Neko Health, will be located at 10 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2NU. This marks the company's fifth global location, with existing centres in London and Manchester. The core service is a £299 full-body scan marketed as a "preventative health check for the future self."
The scan is designed to map millions of data points from a person's body. It examines the skin for moles, checks for symptoms of metabolic syndromes, and identifies risk factors for cardiovascular events like strokes and heart attacks. The process also analyses blood composition, screening for indicators such as blood fat levels, blood sugar (to assess pre-diabetes risk), and other blood abnormalities.
Results are provided instantly, followed by a dedicated consultation with a doctor to discuss the findings. Neko Health promotes the idea of regular health "inspections," drawing a comparison to mandatory vehicle MOTs, and allows users to track their metrics over time and compare them to peer groups.
Unprecedented Demand and Mixed Reviews
The company reports "unprecedented demand," with a waiting list of more than 100,000 people already signed up ahead of the Birmingham opening. The exact launch date is still to be confirmed but is expected imminently.
Reviews from its existing Marylebone clinic, which holds a 4.8 out of 5-star Google rating, are largely positive. One customer, Kim Costello, praised the thoroughness and the immediate discussion of results, stating they had already booked a follow-up scan for the following year.
However, some feedback highlights limitations. A reviewer named 'K' criticised the service as "over hyped," noting it does not detect internal cancers and is essentially an advanced skin check. Neko Health responded to this, clarifying they scan specific areas and aim to be transparent so customers can decide if the service is right for them.
Another user, Antonello Mira, offered a balanced view, describing the scan as a "great starting point" and a useful first step for general health screening that may indicate where more advanced investigations are needed.
A Growing Trend in Proactive Healthcare
The opening of the Birmingham branch underscores a growing public interest in proactive, data-driven health monitoring. Founded by Daniel Ek and Hjalmar Nilsonne, Neko Health is positioning itself at the forefront of this trend in the UK market.
While not a replacement for comprehensive NHS diagnostics, the clinic offers a specific service aimed at early detection of visible and metabolic health issues. For those interested, the waiting list is open for registration on the Neko Health website.
