Bupa – or the British United Provident Association – was established in 1947 in the United Kingdom, as an alternative to the National Health System. Bupa has a long history of stability and growth – and a singular focus on health and care.

Bupa can be trusted because, unlike other international healthcare companies, we have no shareholders. Any surpluses which we gain can be reinvested to provide more and better healthcare.

Bupa's size is also a real benefit – with more than 10 million customers in 195 countries, there is a real sense of economic stability, and many opportunities for cross-national learning. Bupa Care Services benefits greatly from the international leadership and investment of Bupa worldwide – particularly in the area of dementia care. Our commitment to sharing international knowledge and experience will help us to provide even better care to the New Zealanders whose lives are in our hands.

Bupa (international) acquired Guardian Health Care in 2007. In July 2009, Guardian Health Care became Bupa Care Services, to reflect our membership in the Bupa Group.