Every day, therapy teams up and down the country help people rebuild lives after devastating injury.
A physiotherapist coaxing the first independent steps back. An occupational therapist redesigning a kitchen so someone can cook again. A speech and language therapist finding the patience, session after session, to help a client find their voice once more.
None of that happens by accident. It takes skill, creativity and a huge amount of heart, and it rarely gets the recognition it deserves.
The NR Times 2026 Awards want to change that with the Therapy Provider of the Year category, sponsored by N-Able Services.
About the sponsor
N‑able Services is a leading UK provider of specialist case management, with over 20 years’ experience supporting individuals with complex injuries and conditions, including brain and spinal injuries and neurological disorders.
Working from regional teams across the North West, Midlands, London and the South, N‑able delivers tailored, clinically led support designed around each client’s individual needs.
The case managers source and manage bespoke multidisciplinary teams, working collaboratively with private and statutory providers, to develop and implement client centred care and rehabilitation programmes that promote recovery, independence and long-term wellbeing.
Offering services from immediate needs assessments through to ongoing case management and rehabilitation, N‑able partners closely with families, healthcare professionals and legal teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for every client.
Driven by a commitment to improving lives and building futures, N‑able Services is a trusted name in delivering high-quality, person-centred therapy and rehabilitation support.
What makes a winning entry?
There’s no single “type” of therapy provider the judges are after.
This category is open to any discipline, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology, and more.
What matters is evidence of going over and above: embracing new techniques, adapting when the standard approach isn’t working, and staying relentlessly focused on what the client needs to rebuild their life.
If your team has a case that still makes you proud months or years later, that’s your entry.
A few questions worth asking yourself before you write anything down:
- What did we do differently this year that made a genuine difference?
- Which client outcome exceeded what anyone thought was possible?
- How did we adapt our service when circumstances changed?
Answering these honestly usually surfaces exactly the kind of material the judges want to see.
Don’t miss the deadline
Entries are open now and close on 30 September 2026. Judging runs through October, with winners revealed at an online presentation in late November.
Given how much thought goes into a strong submission, it’s worth setting time aside sooner rather than leaving it to the last week.
Ready to enter?
Submit your entry for free through the NR Times Awards form.
Got a question about the category or how to frame your story? Email awards coordinator Gordon Stribling at [email protected].
