Frequently Asked Questions

City Health Partners is a health and performance coaching practice for senior professionals working in finance, law, private equity and other demanding industries.

We work with people who are used to performing at a high level and want their health to support that performance over the long term. Our programmes combine structured one-to-one coaching with objective health data, helping participants understand where they are now, identify what matters most to them and make sustainable changes that fit around a demanding career.

CHP is designed around the individual rather than delivered as a generic wellness offering.

Each participant has a dedicated coach, a structured assessment and a programme built around their own circumstances, priorities and goals. Coaching, health data and practical resources are brought together to create a more personalised approach, with support continuing throughout the programme.

The focus is on meaningful, sustainable change that can be integrated into the reality of a demanding working life.

Yes. The coaching approach used by CHP draws on established principles from behavioural science and motivational interviewing, which has been studied extensively in clinical and behavioural settings. Research suggests that outcomes are strengthened by ongoing support, collaborative goal-setting and practical action planning. That is reflected in the way our programmes are structured, with repeated one-to-one sessions rather than a single consultation. Our assessments and questionnaires are designed to support the coaching process. They are not presented as validated clinical diagnostic tools.

Each participant begins with a structured health and performance assessment. Biomarker testing can also be included to provide an objective picture of key areas of health.

The programme then moves into regular one-to-one coaching. The focus is determined collaboratively and may include areas such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, alcohol, stress, energy, recovery and the demands of the participant's working life.

A minimum engagement of three months is recommended, with the length and cadence adapted to the individual and the objectives of the programme.

Coaching is delivered by Hugh Middleton, Founder of City Health Partners, and Dr Richard Pile, a practising GP with a specialism in lifestyle medicine.

Each participant works with one coach throughout their programme, providing continuity from the initial assessment through to the end of the engagement.

Richard's clinical background brings an additional depth of experience to the coaching environment, while his role within CHP remains that of coach rather than treating clinician.

CHP works with Forth, a UK clinical testing provider, for biomarker testing.

Depending on the programme, testing can be carried out using a home finger-prick kit or through a venous blood draw. The initial panel provides an objective baseline which can be used alongside the wider health and performance assessment.

A second panel can be added later in the programme for participants who want to compare their results with their starting point.

Clinical reporting and interpretation of the test results remain with Forth and the participant's own healthcare professionals. CHP uses the information to inform the coaching conversation rather than to diagnose or treat medical conditions.

No. CHP is a health and performance coaching practice and does not replace a participant's GP or other healthcare professionals.

Our coaches do not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatment or alter medical advice. Where an assessment or conversation suggests that something should be discussed with a GP or other healthcare professional, we will make that clear and encourage the participant to seek appropriate medical advice.

No. Individual health information, assessment responses and coaching discussions remain private between the participant and CHP.

Where an organisation receives programme reporting, this is aggregated and anonymised. Groups of fewer than four participants are excluded from reporting to protect individual confidentiality.

These arrangements are set out formally in the Corporate Services Agreement.

CHP is designed primarily for senior professionals working in finance, law, private equity and other demanding environments.

Many participants will already be performing well professionally. The programme is for people who want to take a more deliberate approach to their health, energy and long-term performance rather than waiting for a health issue to force the conversation.

The initial assessment establishes a baseline across areas such as sleep, movement, nutrition, alcohol, pressure, mental load and work sustainability.

Progress is then measured against the individual's own priorities and goals. Where biomarker testing is included, a further panel can also provide an objective comparison with the starting point.

The emphasis is not on a single score. It is on whether the changes being made are meaningful, sustainable and relevant to the individual's life.

The initial assessment includes questions designed to identify issues that may require medical attention.

If something is identified that should be discussed with a GP or another healthcare professional, this will be flagged to the participant and appropriate medical advice recommended before related coaching continues.

CHP does not attempt to diagnose or manage medical conditions.

Pricing depends on the length and scope of the programme and is agreed with the organisation on an individual basis.

For more information, get in touch to discuss the requirements of your organisation.

CHP deliberately limits the number of participants it takes on at any one time.

The aim is to maintain a genuinely individual service, with each participant receiving consistent one-to-one coaching rather than becoming part of a high-volume programme.

Capacity is confirmed on enquiry.