Our story

Stretching the bounds of possibility to deliver better health outcomes

 

Overview of CF ​

CF is a leading consultancy with a purpose to make an enduring impact on health and healthcare. We work with leaders and frontline teams to improve health, transform healthcare, drive adoption of innovation and create value through investment.

Our consultancy serves the entire healthcare sector, from payors and providers of care, to life science companies, health tech and sector suppliers and health investors. We provide end-to-end services, from strategy through implementation, accelerated by data, digital and AI. We shape opinion through evidence-based thought leadership on key issues affecting health.

With unmatched ability to access and use health data, our consultants are a driving force for delivering positive and meaningful change.

Our mission and purpose

  • To be invaluable to our clients, supporting them to innovate and make lasting improvements.
  • To build an exceptional company that attracts, develops, and retains a trusted and uniquely talented team.

Everyone at CF is aligned with the purpose of having an enduring positive impact on health and healthcare.​

Our values

At CF, our values guide everything we do. We work collaboratively, deliver exceptional quality, embrace innovation, and drive meaningful change to make a lasting difference in health and care.

CF founded

CF was founded in 2013 as a specialist healthcare and analytics consulting company with a mission to help clients tackle the toughest challenges across healthcare.

Life Science practice launched

After building a credible reputation supporting the NHS with their toughest challenges, we soon expanded our offering into the Life Sciences industry.

Ministry of Public Health Qatar

2019 marked our first step into the Middle East market, partnering with The Ministry of Public Health in Qatar.

Best Provider of Healthcare Analytics

That same year we won Best Provider of Healthcare Analytics, delivering analytics that provided the potential of an “invest to save” model in mental health services in Devon.

2018 Budget changed

In 2018, we supported the Darzi report with IPPR which called for a long term funding model which was used to alter the 2018 budget and was sited by major news outlets.

MCA Project of the Year

In 2022, we were proud to win MCA Project of the year award for our work on the NHS England Breast Screening Recovery Programme.

Financial Times Top UK Consultancy

In 2025, we were named among the UK’s top consultancies by the Financial Times, earning a gold rating for our Healthcare & Life Sciences services.

Over 10 years of healthcare consulting excellence, winning 20+ industry awards

The largest specialist healthcare team in the UK combined of clinical, data, public and independent sector experts

With access to more healthcare data than any other UK company

The leadership team

The CF team is led by healthcare experts — who offer a wealth of experience and leadership across our health systems, life sciences and data innovation projects.

Our impact

We are dedicated to making an impact in the health sector, empowering our clients to create sustainable improvements and drive change.

Our insights

CF is committed to contributing to the wider understanding and public debate in the health sector, and we consistently capture and share insights and news.

UK office

Hammersmith, London

Middle East office

Al Zahra Dist, Riyadh

To learn more about CF and our services.