Simple Online Healthcare, headquartered in Glasgow’s East End, has announced a new programme of community-focused digital skills initiatives, bringing together technology expertise with longstanding local commitments to deliver an expanded effort to help develop the next generation of technology and healthcare talent in Scotland.

The announcement coincides with the company’s recognition in both the 2026 Sunday Times 100 and Sunday Times Scotland 50 rankings.

Founded in 2015, Simple Online Healthcare was one of the UK’s pioneers in digital health, providing fast and affordable access to private medical care.

Founded and run from its Glasgow HQ, the organisation has gone from strength to strength. In FY26, the business grew to £155 million reported revenue, while remaining entirely self-funding and debt-free.

With over 150 employees, and more than 80% based in Scotland, they have plans to continue to invest in headcount by approximately 15% in the coming financial year, drawing on the depth of talent Scotland has to offer.

The business has recently been recognised in the 2026 Sunday Times 100 and Sunday Times Scotland 50 rankings. Simple Online Healthcare was ranked 48th overall in The Sunday Times 100 – the annual ranking of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies – making it the second-highest ranked Scottish business and second-highest ranked healthcare company on this year’s list.

It was also recognised this weekend in the Sunday Times Scotland 50, listed among Scotland’s 50 fastest-growing private companies.

Built in Glasgow, Invested in Glasgow

Simple Online Healthcare has long been committed to the local community, from establishing a mentoring programme with local schoolchildren, to supplying EpiPens at cost price to schools as part of a national access programme, and regular donations and engagement with local charities, particularly during Ramadan and Christmas.

In recent years, Simple Online Healthcare has invested extensively in skilled digital talent as well as a programme of professional development for employees across all functions – including a series of workshops from external experts covering emerging technologies, their practical applications and the responsibilities that come with them. Now, the company is launching a programme designed to help young people in Glasgow develop their skills and confidence.

Addy Mohammed, CEO and Co-Founder of Simple Online Healthcare said: “Glasgow has given us the talent and community which has helped us build a truly innovative and fast-growing business, as well of course as the trust of patients.

“We want to give something back that has a lasting impact. Scotland has world-class strengths in healthcare and the sciences, and we want to support the next generation of talent and entrepreneurs achieve their potential.”

New Initiatives for Glasgow’s Next Generation

At the heart of the programme is a new series of technology, software engineering and digital skills hackathons for senior secondary school pupils.

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Designed in partnership with schools across the Glasgow area, these events will give students the chance to work on real-world challenges drawn from the healthcare and technology sectors as an opportunity to develop practical skills, and encounter careers and disciplines many may not have previously considered.

Simple Online Healthcare is also partnering with Entrepreneurial Scotland through its Saltire Scholars Programme to support graduates into skilled internships and employment, helping strengthen pathways into Scotland’s growing technology and healthcare sectors.

The first three Saltire graduates have already joined placements in the business.

Sean McGrath, CEO Entrepreneurial Scotland, said: “Every host partnership we build, like this one with Simple Online Healthcare strengthens the connection between Scotland’s universities and the industries that will employ their graduates.

“It’s good for the scholars, who gain real experience and confidence; it’s good for Simple, who gets access to fresh thinking and top talent early; and it’s good for Scotland’s economy as a whole.”

For school leavers, the company will offer twelve structured work experience opportunities during the next academic year, spanning technology and engineering, marketing, finance and patient care.

These placements have been designed to give students exposure to a professional working environment, develop workplace skills through experience and mentoring, and demonstrate the breadth of roles that exist within a digital healthcare company.