Today, we launch the inaugural NR Times Awards – an annual search for the individuals, organisations and initiatives whose contribution to neuro-rehab is helping to enhance patient outcomes and change the future.
The NR Times Awards have 12 categories open for nomination, with submissions sought from those across the UK and internationally to recognise the innovation, dedication and leadership of those working in this vital branch of healthcare.
Nominations can be made from today until the deadline of August 31. The winners will be announced at an online ceremony on October 26.
The Awards, which are sponsored by Elysium Healthcare, seek to recognise the significant contributions of those working throughout the field of neuro-rehab; from those carrying out the research behind life-changing innovations, to those delivering care and support on the frontline, and everything in between.
An independent panel of judges will decide the winner of 11 categories, with the Rehab Leader of the Year accolade determined by a public vote.
The full category list is:
Brain/spinal injury law firm of the year – sponsored by Chroma
The work of a legal team in securing a settlement and bespoke package of rehabilitation after brain or spinal cord injury can truly be life-changing for whole families. We are looking to find those lawyers who truly go the extra mile for clients in achieving that, displaying deep commitment to achieving the best outcome, delivering unrivalled service and keeping the client at the heart of the matter throughout the process
Case management firm of the year – sponsored by Morrello Clinic
This is an exciting time for case management, with the development of the IRCM helping to create a new future for the profession. We want to find those firms who are making their own contribution to a dynamic and forward-thinking direction for case management, working collaboratively to deliver the care, support and rehabilitation a client needs, placing the client at the heart of everything and securing life-changing outcomes
Care provider of the year – sponsored by Embrace HR
After discharge from an acute environment, the care a person receives can play a transformative role in their ongoing recovery; often, it is the support they receive during this time which can truly supercharge their rehab. This award seeks to recognise the providers whose care is delivering beyond-expectation outcomes in a positive environment, with care delivered by a supported and committed team
Therapy provider of the year – sponsored by Irwin Mitchell
Therapy providers play a crucial role in the rehabilitation process, delivering the interventions which can be so vital in transforming lives after serious injury. This award will recognise the provider – from any therapy discipline – who is truly going over and above in the delivery of its service, embracing innovation and best practice, while supporting the client in every way possible in rebuilding their life
Neuro-rehab innovation of the year – sponsored by Iris Care Group
Neuro-rehab continues to see huge advances, with new technology and ways of working helping to redefine what is possible for patients with neurological injury or illness. We are looking for the individuals or providers who has embraced innovation to give new hope and secure beyond-expectation outcomes, helping to create examples of best practice which set an example to the wider sector
Research initiative of the year – sponsored by Askham Rehab
Research is fundamental to the ongoing innovation and development of neuro-rehab, and in paving the way to redefined futures for people after life-changing injury. We are looking for examples of research initiatives which are seeking to make the positive change which will lead to a better future, either for people currently living with brain or spinal cord injury, or to give hope for the future.
Beyond-expectation rehab outcome – sponsored by Elysium Healthcare
Through effective combination of teamwork and neuro-rehab, people with life-changing injuries continue to surpass expectations in what can be achieved. We are looking for cases in which patients have secured life-changing progress through the work of either an individual practitioner or business, or that of an MDT, enabling them to look to an infinitely more positive future.
Remote rehab initiative of the year – sponsored by Think Therapy 1st
Through the ongoing introduction of digitalisation into healthcare, the field of neuro-rehab particularly has seen a number of new working practices and innovations to support remote rehabilitation for patients. This award will recognise the most outstanding examples of technology or revised ways of working which fully embrace remote rehab and the opportunities it brings.
Charity of the year – sponsored by Reach
The work of charities supports countless patients and families in their recovery and day-to-day lives, helping to create the support structure around whole families that can be so truly life-changing in its impact. We want to find those charities whose interventions are so critical to the lives of those living with neurological illness or injury, working in innovative and proactive ways to sustain and grow the organisation, while putting service users at the heart of everything they do
Above and beyond award – sponsored by BIS Services
Healthcare is a field in which the phrase ‘above and beyond’ is regularly and rightly used to describe the selfless dedication of those working within the sector. This award looks to recognise the commitment of individuals, teams or whole organisations in truly going that extra mile, going ‘above and beyond’ their line of work to achieve something remarkable
Inspirational contribution award – sponsored by Tru Rehab
In neuro-rehab, every day brings stories of hope and inspiration, whether through patients achieving huge and unexpected milestones, the dedication of clinicians in supporting clients to achieve new heights, or the work of charity figures or family members in delivering the much-needed support. This award will highlight examples of these inspirational and often life-changing contributions that mean so much
People’s choice: rehab leader of the year – sponsored by Breakthrough Case Management
This award will recognise the individual, from whatever branch of neuro-rehab they operate in, who has truly excelled in their field through leadership, contribution, commitment and compassion. This award will be chosen by a public vote from a pre-determined shortlist, inviting colleagues and contemporaries to make their choice of who should be named as winner of this category.
Deborah Johnson, editor of NR Times, said: “We are delighted to launch these awards, which come in response from significant demand from across the sector, over the course of several years, for us to create such an initiative. We are very excited to have been able to bring this concept to life and to launch such a comprehensive range of categories open for nomination.
“Every day, we as a team are thoroughly inspired by the work of so many organisations and individuals, and by the fantastic innovation we see to help change the future of patients. The NR Times Awards seek to shine a light on this and to highlight exactly why this is such a fast-moving and dynamic sector.
“I personally look forward to reading every single nomination that we receive, and would encourage everyone working in the field of neuro-rehab whose work is helping to support people today and change the future for tomorrow to enter.”
To enter the awards, visit here
