By Kat Everton on November 19, 2025
We’re thrilled to share that Spirit Health has once again been recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK, following outstanding results in the Best Companies 2025 awards.
This year, Spirit has achieved:
#1 Best Health & Social Care Company to Work For in the UK
#2 Best Small Company to Work For in the UK
#2 Best Company to Work For in the East Midlands
These rankings are a proud moment for us, not just because of the awards themselves, but because of what they represent: a workplace built on connection, care, and a shared commitment to making health easy.
A culture shaped by our people
At Spirit, our culture isn’t something written on a wall it’s something lived every day. It’s in the way we collaborate across teams, support each other through challenges, celebrate big and small wins, and constantly look for ways to improve the lives of the people we serve.
Reflecting on this year’s results, Chris Barker, CEO, shared:
“I’m incredibly proud of this recognition because it reflects the values we live every day, and building on this year on year is difficult. Our people are our greatest strength and when supported by the right environment (our culture) we unleash them to do brilliant things making a positive dent in the world, like supporting each other and about making health easy.”
People-first, always
Creating an environment where our Spirit Family can thrive is core to how we work. From wellbeing support and flexible working to meaningful development opportunities, we’re committed to ensuring everyone feels valued and supported.
As Kerry Taylor-Smith, People Director, puts it:
“These results belong to every member of our Spirit Family. We’re committed to creating a place where people feel supported, valued and able to do meaningful work, and this shows we’re heading in the right direction.”
Looking ahead
While we’re incredibly proud of these achievements, we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue listening, learning, and investing in our people so Spirit remains not only a great place to work, but one that keeps getting better.
A huge thank you to every person at Spirit. Your passion, energy, and kindness are what make this recognition possible.
Here’s to another year of teamwork, growth, and making health easy for everyone.
Want to explore what life at Spirit is like? You can find more on our culture and people pages.
