What an incredible moment to recognise the impact of primary care teams across the country 👏
The NHS Excellence Awards 2026 have highlighted the very best of health and care — and it’s fantastic to see primary care so strongly represented among the regional champions.
These awards shine a light on the innovation, leadership and dedication happening every day within practices, PCNs and community-led services. The work recognised here reflects the true heart of the NHS — improving outcomes, supporting communities and continuously striving to do better.
A huge congratulations to the primary care teams and individuals who have been named regional champions:
✨ Nimbuscare (North East & Yorkshire) – Delivering Value Award
✨ Spectrum Community Health CIC (North East & Yorkshire) – Digital Innovation Award
✨ Coast and Country Primary Care Network (South West) – Improving Health Outcomes Award
✨ Dr Jess Harvey, South-East Shropshire PCN (Midlands) – Leadership Award
✨ East Brighton Integrated Community Team (Sussex PCNs) – Neighbourhood Health Award
✨ Nottingham West Primary Care Network (Midlands) – Quality Improvement Award
✨ Holderness Health (North East & Yorkshire) – Quality Improvement Award
✨ Greater Manchester Urgent Primary Care Alliance (North West) – Working in Partnership Award
✨ Spectrum Community Health CIC (North East & Yorkshire) – Digital Innovation Award
✨ Coast and Country Primary Care Network (South West) – Improving Health Outcomes Award
✨ Dr Jess Harvey, South-East Shropshire PCN (Midlands) – Leadership Award
✨ East Brighton Integrated Community Team (Sussex PCNs) – Neighbourhood Health Award
✨ Nottingham West Primary Care Network (Midlands) – Quality Improvement Award
✨ Holderness Health (North East & Yorkshire) – Quality Improvement Award
✨ Greater Manchester Urgent Primary Care Alliance (North West) – Working in Partnership Award
These achievements showcase what is possible when primary care teams are empowered to lead, collaborate and innovate within their communities.
From improving access and embracing digital transformation, to strengthening neighbourhood working and delivering truly person-centred care — this is primary care at its very best.
As all regional champions now progress to the national finals in June, we wish them the very best of luck.
But most importantly, this is a moment to pause and recognise the wider primary care workforce. Because behind every project, every improvement, and every success like this… are teams just like yours, working tirelessly every day to make a difference.
👏 Congratulations to all — and thank you for everything you do.