Abbott has been part of British healthcare since 1937, when the company established its first presence in London and began manufacturing in Perivale. Those early operations played a critical role during World War II, supplying anaesthetic products to the Allied Forces — a reminder that Abbott's commitment to health has always run deepest when the need is greatest. Today, more than 2,000 employees work across Abbott's UK operations, with the company headquartered in Maidenhead, Berkshire, developing and delivering healthcare solutions for patients at every stage of life.