Proof of Usefulness Report

Kernow Health Cic

Analysis completed on 2/13/2026

+465
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Kernow Health CIC is a substantial, verified healthcare provider in Cornwall, UK, delivering critical NHS services (111, Immunizations) with a team of 380+ and annual turnover exceeding £15M. While the submission itself was low-effort (vague claims, incorrect terminology like 'marketcap'), external verification confirms high real-world utility, significant regional traction, and operational scale far exceeding the baseline. The project receives a high score for its proven utility and established nature, though penalized slightly for lack of technical detail in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23.75
Audience Reach Impact+17.00
Technical Innovation+4.80
Evidence Of Traction+23.75
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal77.55 (Scaled by 6.0x to 465.3)
Usefulness Multiplierx1.0
Final Score+465

Project Details

Project URL
kernowhealthcic.org.uk
Description
Founded in 2011 by a group of Cornwall Practices, Kernow Health CIC is a GP owned provider organisation working together for patients and communities in Cornwall. We deliver a number of NHS contracts across the county, including Cornwall's 111 Integrated Urgent Care Service, the School Immunisation Programme, a Children’s Eating Disorder Service, the Cornwall Training Hub [formally CEPN] and most recently Excellence in Practice. As a CIC, Kernow Health is a non-profit making organisation which will re-invest any surplus income into local healthcare provision

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline