Medequip’s Wellbeing Committee celebrates winning BHTA Team of the Year Award
Medequip’s Wellbeing Committee celebrated scooping top honours with the ‘Team of the Year’ award at this year’s British Healthcare Trades Industry Awards at a glittering event held earlier this month at the historic Cutler’s Hall in Sheffield.
Celebrating innovation and excellence in the healthcare and assistive technology sectors, the Awards highlight the remarkable achievements of dedicated companies, individuals, teams and manufacturers across our industry.
The ‘Team of the Year Award’ recognises a group of individuals who have successfully collaborated to make a significant impact on their organisations and/or the wider industry.
Medequip was recognised for its commitment to employee wellbeing, understanding that both mental and physical health are essential to fostering a productive, positive, and inclusive work environment.
The BHTA stated that Medequip’s Wellbeing Team stood out for its roactive, structured, and inclusive initiatives that uplifted the entire organisation. From training more than 90 mental health first‑aiders to expanding neurodiversity awareness and driving staff volunteering, the team has embedded a culture of empathy and support, making an admirable, measurable impact.
Fozia Mahmood, Head of Human Resources for Medequip, stated: “I am incredibly proud of our Wellbeing Committee for their hard work, dedication, and passion in championing the importance of wellbeing across Medequip.
“This award is a testament to the team’s commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where mental, physical, and emotional health are prioritised.”
The Committee’s primary goal is to develop, implement and monitor initiatives that support staff in all aspects of their wellbeing. It aims to create a supportive, inclusive, and healthy workplace by addressing the diverse needs of the workforce and promoting a culture of care and engagement across all depots and departments.
Its ongoing work includes initiatives to further improve the accessibility of wellbeing tools, including the development of a ‘Wellbeing Wallet’ providing a centralised resource housing information on Medequip’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by Care First, pension schemes and other financial wellbeing guides as well as Perkbox, a retail discount platform.
The Wellbeing Committee actively encourages community involvement through volunteering initiatives that promote teamwork and social responsibility, helping Medequip employees feel supported, valued, and connected, empowering them to thrive personally and professionally.
Fozia added: “Through innovative initiatives, collaborative efforts, and a genuine care for our colleagues, the team has made a measurable impact that empowers employees to thrive both personally and professionally. Their drive to keep wellbeing at the heart of our culture reflects the values we stand for as an organisation.”
Congratulations also go to Medequip’s Engagement Team, who were finalists in the Outstanding Community Outreach Award for their Community Independence Champions Project, and were very closely pipped at the post by its sister firm, Ross Care, for its transformative Community Health & Engagement programme.
