NR Times is excited to announce the shortlist for this year’s Therapy Provider of the Year Award, sponsored by Stewarts.
This award celebrates providers who demonstrate excellence in delivering innovative, compassionate and evidence-based rehabilitation services to individuals recovering from neurological conditions.
The accolade honours those who go above and beyond in supporting patients on their journey to recovery and improved quality of life.
The award attracted more entries than any other category, presenting a significant challenge to the shortlisting team.
After careful consideration, we are delighted to present this year’s shortlist:
Every year 40,000 children in the UK are left with a brain injury as a result of an accident or illness – they may no longer be able to walk, talk, stand, sit, or feed themselves – sometimes all of these abilities.
At The Children’s Trust, we aim to help rebuild as many of their skills as possible, as well as their self-esteem. A child’s confidence is central to that relearning.
We help children do this through play, exploration, laughter and having fun; things that are often absent when a child has limited mobility or has had a challenging time.
By combining music, singing, arts and crafts, day trips and other activities, with therapy, healthcare and education, children do not focus on what they cannot do, they just do it and have fun.
The Virtual ABI Service exemplifies the future of therapy provision: flexible, outcome-driven, and family-centred.
By combining specialist clinical expertise with an innovative virtual model, we have extended our reach, improved outcomes, and equipped families, schools, and communities with knowledge and tools that last. We are proud to deliver therapy that not only changes lives but creates hope.
Chiltern Music Therapy combines innovation, inclusivity, and measurable impact across the neurorehabilitation landscape.
As a values-led, employee-owned organisation, Chiltern’s work in 2025 reflects a deeply held commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care, from neonatal units to community settings and specialist rehabilitation centres.
One of their most significant achievements this year is the pioneering three-year Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™) programme at Chapel Allerton’s Complex Rehabilitation Unit.
This initiative integrates structured NMT™ techniques into interdisciplinary clinical pathways for people living with acquired and progressive neurological conditions.
In its first year, the programme delivered powerful results: patients demonstrated marked improvements in mood, movement, engagement, and communication. Both service users and staff gave unanimously positive feedback, showcasing Chiltern’s strength in collaborative, evidence-led practice.
The Strathclyde Biomedical Engineering Rehabilitation Research Group at the University of Strathclyde has pioneered world-leading rehabilitation technologies for almost six decades.
This culminated in the establishment of the Sir Jules Thorn Co-Creation Centre for Rehabilitation Technology at the University in 2021, made possible through an initial grant of £449,000 from the Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust.
The Centre has also been supported by CHSS since 2022, with funding for two research assistants, who design and supervise the rehabilitation programme and manage the day-to-day operation of the centre.
The Centre adopts a cutting-edge, technology-enhanced approach, supporting around 130 stroke survivors since its inception.
Patients are recruited through a pioneering Scottish partnership with CHSS. The Centre’s Technologically Enriched Rehabilitation Gym integrates commercially available, and bespoke, motor, communication, and cognitive training systems. Personalised rehabilitation programmes are designed by healthcare professionals and delivered in small, supervised groups.
The finalists will now be assessed by a representative from Stewarts to decide on the overall winner.
The winner of this and all other awards will be announced at a virtual event on November 19.
