LaingBuisson Awards 2024 Winners
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the LaingBuisson Awards 2024. All finalists have provided exemplary contributions to their sector, but there can only be one winner.
The Awards had received an impressive number of submissions from across the UK.
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Social Care
Excellence in Small Residential Care | Care Home Group of the Year | Excellence in Specialist Care
Excellence in Supported Living | Excellence in Homecare | Excellence in Retirement Housing
Excellence in Children’s Services
Clinical Services
Hospital of the Year | Hospital Group of the Year | Best in Primary Care & Diagnostics
Best in Healthcare Outcomes | Nursing Team of the Year
Innovators & Leaders
Public Private Partnership | Leadership Team of the Year | Innovation in Care
Health Tech Product of the Year | Excellence in Training | Rising Star Award
Technology Support Provider of the Year
Investors & Finance
Investor of the Year | Lender of the Year | Financial Advisor of the Year
Property
Property Consultant of the Year | Property Developer of the Year
Advisors
Consultancy of the Year | Recruiter of the Year | Legal Advisor of the Year
Social Care
Excellence in Small Residential Care
Winner:
“This nomination shines as a sector leader, balancing a strong corporate vision with a personal focus on residents and staff. They have shown an impressive reduction in turnover rates.”
Other finalists include:
Serencroft, Cherryfield House – Samantha Waite
Care Home Group of the Year
Winner:
“This organisation stands out for its innovation and commitment to improvement, particularly with the development of its staff app, which positively impacts both the team and those in their care.”
Other finalists include:
Excellence in Specialist Care
Sponsored by
Winner:
“Choosing a winner in this category was challenging due to the high calibre of nominations, but the judges felt this particular organisation stood out for exemplifying excellence in social care, showcasing the sector’s complexities and expertise. Their effective use of Radar and well-evidenced work were particularly impressive.”
Other finalists include:
Excellence in Supported Living
Sponsored by
Winner:
“The judges commended how great it was to see a well-evidenced staff development program along with the effective use of the RADAR tool.”
Other finalists include:
Excellence in Homecare
Winner:
“This application demonstrates strong individual and community benefits with a profitable focus on social responsibility, showcasing impressive growth and high quality. Their unique holistic approach, including innovative technology, sets it apart, earning high marks in differentiation and innovation. The judges agreed that this entry stands out for its strong emphasis on learning and development.”
Other finalists include:
Excellence in Retirement Housing
Winner:
“This submission stands out for its strong emphasis on fostering belonging through a diverse range of resources and an inclusive community, highlighted by the innovative village model that integrates services, housing, and a children’s nursery. The judges were impressed by achievements, such as high apartment occupancy and a 100% customer recommendation rate, showcasing its strong performance and commitment to intergenerational work. “
Other finalists include:
Excellence in Children’s Services
Sponsored by
Winner:
“This initiative is genuinely innovative and groundbreaking, offering a truly unique therapeutic approach that has the potential to make a real difference for some of our most vulnerable young people.”
Other finalists include:
Clinical Services
Hospital of the Year
Sponsored by
Winner:
“The market-leading genomic work sets a new standard for the future of cancer care. The introduction of innovative technologies in this specialised hospital is impressive and likely enhances capacity, which patients greatly appreciate.”
Other finalists include:
Hospital Group of the Year
Sponsored by
Winner:
“This organisation showcases an excellent growth story driven by aggressive innovation, achieving market-leading outcomes through effective data utilisation to enhance care. The judges agree a recent launch by this organisation is a much-needed and innovative solution that significantly improves patient access and affordability.”
Other finalists include:
Best in Primary Care & Diagnostics
Sponsored by
Winner:
“This service embodies the future of medicine by prioritising care before hospitalisation, utilising a brilliant multidisciplinary team approach. Its patient-centric focus, which includes involving patients in service design and addressing their concerns with innovative technology, is truly impressive.”
Other finalists include:
Best in Healthcare Outcomes
Winner:
“This submission reflects a positive work environment, demonstrating a deep understanding of individual patient needs and quantifiable good outcomes. It highlighted excellent clinical outcomes, supported by over 15,000 procedures completed with a low complication rate of just 0.49% and no post-operative infections. Overall, it effectively described an outstanding service and a strong commitment to innovation and technology.”
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Nursing Team of the Year
Sponsored by
Winner:
“The nursing team has demonstrated a responsive approach to patient care, effectively quantifying their performance metrics while being sensitive to the diverse needs of their patients. Their commitment to stakeholder engagement and the recent implementation of a translation device to enhance care delivery contributes to excellent patient survey results and a commendably low nursing staff turnover rate.”
Other finalists include:
Innovators & Leaders
Public Private Partnership
Sponsored by
Winner:
“This submission exemplifies what public-private partnerships can achieve when focused on clear objectives, showcasing first-class scale, success, and innovation. The intensity of collaboration between partners results in significant long-term impacts and high levels of process-related innovation.”
Other finalists include:
Leadership Team of the Year
Winner:
“This organisation is raising the bar in private healthcare delivery with a model that employs the majority of its clinicians, achieving remarkable results in a short time despite initial scepticism. While its relationship with the NHS is modest, it is meaningful, and the organisation’s commendable innovation sets new standards in the UK, although the jury is still out on its commercial success.”
Other finalists include:
Innovation in Care
Sponsored by
Winner:
“This submission is impressive and showcases strong innovation, with excellent supporting evidence of improved patient care. While it may be too early to fully claim commercial success pending NHS evaluative studies, all indicators suggest positive progress. “
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Health Tech Product of the Year
Sponsored by
Winner:
“This exceptionally innovative product introduces AI-driven safety and fall prevention to elder care, tackling a critical challenge in the sector. Its pilot success demonstrates effectiveness, significantly reducing falls and improving response times, while also freeing up caregivers’ time and enhancing resident care. With a proven three-step prevention program that avoids 4 out of 5 falls, this solution is crucial given the ageing population and increasing care complexities. “
Other finalists include:
Excellence in Training
Winner:
“This organisation is changing perceptions of home care by integrating more clinical services, necessitating innovative training methods and collaboration with non-traditional partners. Its commitment to high-quality training and platforms demonstrates a dedication to driving sector change and enhancing caregiver skills, ultimately reducing pressure on hospitals. With a strong focus on technological innovation, this organisation ensures its workforce is well-equipped to meet evolving needs, though enhanced financial metrics would clarify its commercial impact. Overall, it is making a transformative impact in the social care sector.”
Other finalists include:
Rising Star
Winner:
Sarah Adomah, Lead Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist, The Royal Marsden
“In a competitive category, this candidate’s work stands out for addressing inequalities head-on, particularly through an initiative to provide skin tone-appropriate softies for post-mastectomy patients. This trailblazing effort has transformed care for women of colour and inspired similar staff-led projects, making her an outstanding candidate for the Rising Star award. The candidate’s leadership and commitment to equity, along with a continuous pursuit of learning, position her as a powerful advocate for healthcare inclusivity and excellence, setting a new standard for diversity and representation in the sector. Her contributions not only improve patient care but also demonstrate the true essence of compassionate care.”
Other finalists include:
Dan Archer, UK CEO, Visiting Angels
Dean Stephen Booth, Managing Director, The Royal Free London NHS FT Private Patients Unit (RFL NHS PPU)
Diana Norinho, Clinical Nurse Specialist Head and Neck, Cromwell Hospital
Sarah Conner, Registered Manager, Lauriem Complete Care
Scott Higgins-Wright, Regional Director, Universal Care Services
Stacey Carr, Director of People and Culture, Moorview Care
Technology Support Provider of the Year
Winner:
“This highly differentiated all-in-one platform addresses the pressing needs of home care through technological innovation, stakeholder commitment, and operational efficiency. With strong achievements in service adoption and financial success, it stands out as a top contender for Technology Support Provider of the Year. Further outlining future growth strategies and providing additional financial data would enhance its commercial narrative. This organisation is effectively bridging the gap between health and care, improving outcomes for those in need, and its new venture, Flock, aims to tackle isolation and disconnection within the social care space, showcasing exciting developments for the organisation.”
Other finalists include:
Investors & Finance
Investor of the Year
Sponsored by
Winner:
“This submission tells a story of growth, outstanding outcomes, and a genuine commitment to the sector. The impressive growth reflects success driven by innovation and sector knowledge, while a strong focus on EPC/ESG and real testimonials underscores its impact.”
Other finalists include:
Lender of the Year
Winner:
“This organisation is a major player in the market, consistently delivering excellent service to clients while demonstrating a meaningful commitment to a wide range of stakeholders. With an impressive financing commitment of £3.3 billion to UK healthcare and net growth of over £500 million in the past year, it stands out from competitors through initiatives. The team’s in-depth industry knowledge and support contribute to its reputation as the go-to bank in the sector, and its drive towards ESG targets positions it as a leader in sustainability-linked loans.”
Other finalists include:
Financial Advisor of the Year
Winner:
“This organisation consistently delivers excellent service and drives innovation in the healthcare and life sciences ecosystem, engaging in groundbreaking projects and advising on numerous high-quality deals. The judges agreed this submission showcases a strong commitment to social impact and client relationships.”
Other finalists include:
Property
Property Consultant of the Year
Winner:
“This organisation has demonstrated great core values and notable achievements over the past year, showcasing a strong dedication to supporting the sector. Its commitment to its values and B Corp status highlights its focus on social and environmental responsibility.”
Other finalists include:
Property Developer of the Year
Sponsored by
Winner:
“The implementation of a heat network exemplifies innovative practices in the sector. This comprehensive submission effectively showcases various examples that highlight its impact and success.”
Other finalists include:
Advisors
Consultancy of the Year
Winner:
“This organisation has delivered another strong year, expanding its reach with an innovative, data-driven Strategy in Action Programme that supports management teams in an efficient and accessible way. Its expertise in commercial vendor due diligence continues to stand out in the market.”
Other finalists include:
Recruiter of the Year
Winner:
“This organisation drives excellent market share and repeat business by embedding itself with clients to achieve desired outcomes. The provided example showcases a deep understanding of client challenges and workable solutions, instilling confidence in its advice, while its status as the pre-eminent recruiter in primary care is reflected in high staff and practice satisfaction ratings, testament to its commitment to effective communication and service excellence.”
Other finalists include:
Legal Advisor of the Year
Winner:
“The large team underscores a significant commitment to the sector, delivering solid advice to a consistent client base while maintaining strong social impact work. Its dynamic and agile approach fosters client loyalty, and the staff volunteering program enhances support for various voluntary and community organisations.”
Other finalists include:
Health Cover Provider of the Year
Sponsored by
Winner:
“This submission highlights a strong commitment to mental health and neurodiversity, showcasing innovative technological achievements that enhance the UK health system. The recent upgrade to the app simplifies access to services, resulting in over 2 million digital accounts and 600,000 downloads, though prior advisory work prevents voting in this category.”
Other finalists include:
LaingBuisson Outstanding Contribution Award
Winner:
Justin Ash, CEO, Spire Healthcare
“During his seven-year tenure leading one of the UK’s leading hospital groups, this individual has driven a programme of transformation, which has not only grown revenue but has proved agile in adapting to the shifting healthcare landscape. As the group expands, he has ensured it maintains an unrelenting focus on quality, patient outcomes and the wellbeing of its workforce, while continuing to champion the role private healthcare can play in the health of the nation.”