Systems That Support: Celebrating the 2026 Health and Wellbeing Awards Winners

Health and wellbeing is no longer confined to clinics and consulting rooms. It now spans digital prevention pathways, neurodiversity assessment services, inclusive workplace cultures, holistic therapy centres, and NHS-led community support. The 2026 Health and Wellbeing Awards recognise organisations that are not only delivering care, but redesigning how it is accessed, experienced, and sustained.

This year’s winners reflect a sector that takes responsibility seriously. Whether supporting veterans into stable housing, transforming induction programmes for healthcare staff, modernising HIV prevention access, or improving clarity for families navigating neurodiversity, our Winners demonstrate that real impact comes from structured thinking and consistent execution.

Our 2026 Health and Wellbeing Awards Winners

Clarity and compassion define Dyslexia Test Centre, winner of Best Mental Health Support Service. Founded from lived experience, the organisation has delivered more than 1,000 cognitive and neurodiversity assessments while maintaining five-star public reviews and an exceptional Net Promoter Score. By offering free initial consultations, detailed feedback sessions in accessible language, and holistic aftercare pathways including its ND Pathways model, the service ensures individuals and families leave with understanding rather than uncertainty.

Exceptional customer experience is central to Chrysalis Finance, recognised as Best Customer Experience. As the UK’s largest ethical healthcare lender, Chrysalis Finance supports tens of thousands of patients each year through structured, transparent funding pathways. Its comprehensive review of the patient journey, strengthened executive accountability, enhanced feedback systems, and world-class satisfaction scores demonstrate a disciplined approach to putting patient care at the centre of financial services.

Workplace culture is embedded into everyday operations at Pure Unity Health Group, winner of Best Company To Work For. With industry-leading engagement scores, a diverse workforce, structured leadership development, and a proactive mental health framework, the organisation has created a people-first environment within a demanding healthcare setting. High survey participation rates and improved retention reflect a culture built through deliberate investment rather than surface-level initiatives.

Phin Robinson, Group Managing Director at Pure Unity Health Group, our Best Company to Work For award winners

A modern, patient-centred model earns Rebalance Osteopathy Best Alternative Therapy Provider. Established from the ground up by two Masters-trained osteopaths, the clinic integrates evidence-informed practice with holistic methods including medical dry needling and electroacupuncture. Strong patient retention rates and rapid early growth show how personalised, whole-body care can be delivered with professionalism and structure.

Community discipline and leadership underpin HEK Fitness Limited, winner of Gym of The Year. Operating as a family-run bodybuilding and strength facility, the gym prioritises structured training, safety standards, and a respectful environment. Through consistent leadership and a culture focused on accountability rather than trends, it has built strong member loyalty and a supportive performance-driven community.

Professional integrity and education place Nova Cupping at the forefront of its field, earning Best Wellbeing Retreat. In an area sometimes misunderstood, the clinic elevates cupping therapy through evidence-informed practice, anatomical precision, transparent communication, and ongoing professional development. Its emphasis on education and personalised care strengthens trust and reinforces credibility within the wellness sector.

Employee wellbeing is approached strategically at POWWR, winner of Best Employee Wellness Programme. Built directly from employee feedback, its holistic framework integrates flexible working, financial coaching, enhanced leave policies, and health cash plans. With reduced attrition, high engagement levels, and strong uptake of wellbeing services, the programme demonstrates how structured support improves both morale and performance.

Rapid development and innovation secure the Rising Star Award for HARMONYU Ltd. Combining eastern and western wellbeing practices with technology-led body energy scanning, the organisation offers integrated screening, therapy, and training. Its structured eight-pillar wellbeing intelligence framework reflects ambition matched with systemised delivery.

Digital prevention at national scale defines Preventx Ltd, winner of Best Use Of Technology. As the UK’s largest provider of remote sexual health diagnostics, Preventx launched England’s first fully digital PrEP pathway, reducing access times from months to weeks while reaching underserved communities. Its CQC registration, UKAS accreditation, and integration across 80 NHS partnerships demonstrate safe, scalable innovation.

Holistic rehabilitation and long-term recovery support place Evolution Therapy Clinic Ltd as Best Health And Wellbeing Coach. With over 45 years of combined experience across its team, the clinic blends manual therapy, structured rehabilitation, and movement prescription to support clients managing injury, long COVID, and complex conditions, focusing on restoring independence rather than short-term symptom relief.

Educational influence and responsible communication earn The Women’s Wellbeing Club Most Influential On Social Media. Through structured content series and evidence-based education on hormones, stress, and female health, the platform prioritises clarity over trends. By bridging clinical understanding and lived experience, it empowers women to make informed decisions with confidence.

Nicole Askwith Williams, Founder of The Women’s Wellbeing Club and winner of our Most Influential On Social Media award

Consistency and service quality define Thai Serenity and Soul, winner of Best Health Spa. With more than 12 years of operation and consistently high independent review scores, the salon combines skilled therapists, rigorous hygiene standards, and carefully designed therapeutic environments to deliver dependable holistic care.

Community transformation secures Most Positive Community Impact for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Armed Forces Team. Supporting more than 5,000 veterans since launch, the service integrates Armed Forces status into electronic patient records, reduces bed days, supports housing and mental health access, and has influenced NHS Trusts nationwide. Its work demonstrates structured intervention delivering tangible improvements for veterans and the wider health system.

Family-led growth and holistic ambition earn The Forge, Therapy Centre & Float Rooms Best Family Business. Established in 2025, the centre has already built a strong client base through floatation therapy, complementary treatments, and community wellness classes, creating a structured and welcoming environment for both practitioners and clients.

2026 Health and Wellbeing Awards Finalists

Dyslexia Test Centre – Best Company To Work For
The Multi Path Therapy – Rising Star Award
Rebalance Osteopathy – Best Customer Experience
Munny Group Limited – Best Employee Wellness Programme
Clinical Massage MK – Best Family Business
deafPLUS – Most Positive Community Impact
Neurotalks – Best Mental Health Support Service
VitaGlow Clinic – Best Health Spa
Zhulin Hidden Village – Best Health And Wellbeing Coach
Certified Minds – Most Influential On Social Media
BodyView – Best Use Of Technology

Building a Stronger, Smarter Health and Wellbeing Sector

What stands out across this year’s Health and Wellbeing Awards is structure. Whether in digital health platforms, neurodiversity assessments, veteran support services, workplace engagement programmes, or holistic therapy provision, the strongest performers are those that embed systems, measure feedback, and refine delivery over time.

Technology is being deployed responsibly to widen access without compromising safety. Employers are treating wellbeing as a strategic investment rather than a benefit add-on. Community services are integrating referral pathways and multi-agency collaboration to reduce long-term strain on the system. Clinics and coaches are focusing on sustainable recovery rather than short-term results.

The 2026 Health and Wellbeing Awards celebrate organisations that demonstrate that real progress comes from clarity, accountability, and care delivered consistently. At Business Awards UK, we are proud to recognise leaders who continue to strengthen the standards of health and wellbeing across the country.

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