Our Health Heroes 2026

Award partners and sponsors

We are grateful for the support of our sponsors and partners for this year’s event.

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Our sponsors and partners this year

NHS Employers

NHS Employers is the employers’ organisation for the NHS in England. It supports workforce leaders and represents employers to develop a sustainable workforce and be the best employers they can be. It also manages relationships with NHS trade unions on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

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NHS Shared Business Services

Established in 2004 by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in a unique partnership with digital experts Sopra Steria, NHS Shared Business Services increases efficiency and quality, saves money, and makes life easier for NHS employees and suppliers, enabling better patient care.

NHS Race & Health Observatory

The NHS Race & Health Observatory are an independent expert body, established by the NHS to identify and tackle inequalities experienced in health and healthcare by Black and minority ethnic patients, communities and the workforce in England.

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SFJ Awards

SFJ Awards is a nationally recognised and regulated awarding organisation, an approved apprenticeships End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) and custom certification services provider. They support employers and training providers to deliver world-class learning and development solutions across healthcare, policing, fire and rescue, justice, security, and local authorities.

iCQ Awards

iCQ Awards is an Ofqual accredited awarding organisation, offering an extensive range of over 200 regulated vocational qualifications in healthcare, travel and tourism, education, and more. They are dedicated to providing customers, delivery partners, and learners with exceptional support through their expert teams and innovative learner and data management system, iLearner.

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Healthcare Management

Healthcare Management is a cutting-edge, bi-weekly publication tailored for senior, non-clinical healthcare executives, delivering essential news, insights, and strategic perspectives you won’t want to miss. Brought to you by The Hemming Group publisher of the leading local government magazine, The MJ, Healthcare Management is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the ever-evolving healthcare environment.

Motorfinity

Motorfinity are a team of dedicated professionals with a wealth of experience in the motor industry. Working directly with most car manufacturers, they negotiate ultra-exclusive deals for their customers, ensuring that they always get unbeatable value. And they deliver all this with a real commitment to customer service and to making things as simple and stress-free as they can. They only serve a very important group of people – those who work in our nation’s frontline services. The NHS, social care, education, Armed Forces, the fire service, police – and more.

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Want to be part of this incredible event?

There’s still time to become a sponsor. Visit out Partnership Opportunities page to find out more.