Whether it’s through our medicine optimisation programmes, our high-quality health education services, or our market leading digital health technology, our mission remains the same – to make health easy for all. Here are three things we’re looking forward to in the year to come: Innovating for better health Innovation is at the heart of what we do, and in the coming year, we will continue to invest in cutting-edge technology and research to develop solutions that empower people to take control of their health like never before. Expect to see exciting new products and services that reflect our ..read more

The Spirit Health team and I recently attended the Clinical Pharmacy Congress North, held for the first time in the often-rainy city of Manchester.   It’s safe to say that the weather held up to its usual standards for a UK October, but thankfully the conversations held with pharmacists from across the North of the country were much brighter by comparison.  Apart from our very inviting coral-coloured display and the fact we were positioned right next to the main coffee stand (pharmacists sure do love caffeine), one of the reasons we spoke to so many people was due to four tubes and ..read more

From launching our multi-award-winning Clinitouch platform internationally, surpassing our goals in supporting the NHS with medicines optimisation, building on our already successful education programmes, fine-tuning our pharmacy offer and providing focused resources for Primary Care – it’s been an exceptional year! Here we reflect on the steps we’ve taken on our mission to make health easy and share our top 10 highlights from the year. Spirit Health Foundation is launched. We’re passionate about working with the foundation as part of our mission to make health easy and accessible for all. We ..read more

Primary care prescribing plays a significant part in the NHS overspend. It’s not a total revelation, but it’s still an area individual ICBs (Integrated Care Boards) struggle with tackling. Analysing and identifying areas of overspend is the first step, and again, that’s not an issue. However, driving that identified change at primary care level by engaging and motivating a stretched workforce within Pharmacy and General Practice is where the challenge lies.    Spirit Health, an independent service provider to the NHS, in collaboration with Jim Swift, Selma Abed, Chris Barker, Ja ..read more

Every November, the world comes together to observe two significant health awareness days: World Diabetes Day and World COPD Day. While the conditions are different, education can play a vital role in equipping patients with the knowledge and confidence to navigate their condition. Not only is this better for the patient, improving their quality of life through good management; but it also benefits the NHS through reducing pressure on services. Our Diabetes education program This year’s theme for World Diabetes Day is ‘Access to Diabetes Care’ which highlights the importance of having acc ..read more

We’re always looking for exceptional people to join our team. Who we work with and how we work is so important to the culture we create as an organisation. We invest in ensuring we have a diverse pipeline of future talent within our workforce. Drew joined Spirit in April 2021 as part of the government’s Kickstart Programme that aimed to help young people who are at risk of long-term unemployment get into work. Since then, Drew has continued working with Spirit, having completed an apprenticeship and now works full-time with us as an IT Support Engineer. Hear what Drew had to say about his jour ..read more

We are delighted to announce we’ve been voted the best company to work for in Health & Social Care by winning the number one spot in a recent survey by Best Companies looking at the best employers in the UK. It is now the third year in a row we have received recognition from Best Companies, which is a testament to the emphasis we place on company culture and engagement. Kerry Taylor-Smith, our People Director, comments: “We are thrilled at the Best Companies results, and that our passionate and dedicated team have been recognised for their brilliance. Well done to everyone involved.” Our ..read more

Business Development Manager, Richard Chrystal shares his insights and perspective on NHS England’s medicines optimisation opportunities 2023/24.   It’s no secret that the NHS is under pressure right now. There are stories on every news channel in what seems like a 24/7 attempt to remind you that waiting lists are too high, and that strike action is happening. Things don’t necessarily sound great on the surface. However, what the public don’t often hear about is the ‘behind-the-scenes’ work that goes on to improve healthcare for each of us when we’re not attending our local GP surgery or ..read more

Despite the brilliant work of many health organisations and workers, it’s still too difficult for billions of people to get the healthcare they need, resulting in too many lost lives and livelihoods. Traditional healthcare systems and lack of resources are hindering progress in delivering good health and wellbeing for all. This includes a projected shortfall of 10 million health workers by 2030, mostly in low- and lower-middle income countries. Amplifying impact not duplicating efforts Spirit Heath Foundation will bring Spirit Health’s healthtech platforms, clinical services, people and know-h ..read more

Our goal? To uncover the unique cultures within our teams, engage in conversations about our strengths, weaknesses, and discover personal values for each team member. Our People Team have been hosting these workshops, gathering invaluable insights. At Spirit, we’re always eager to hear from our team members. It’s a two-way street where we learn from each other and work together towards brilliance! “It’s been a fantastic few weeks working with our amazing teams! The workshops have created honest and vulnerable discussions of the ‘how’ in our work, what our teams are amazing at, if culture tens ..read more