Recare shortlisted for BHTA Team of the Year Award 2026

Recare, the rehabilitation and healthcare equipment specialist, has been shortlisted by the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) for its Team of the Year Award.

The BHTA represents companies working across the UK healthcare and assistive technology sector. It promotes high professional standards, ethical trading and better outcomes for people who depend on healthcare and mobility equipment. Its annual awards recognise and celebrate achievements of individuals and businesses throughout this specialist industry – culminating in an awards ceremony. For 2026, this prestigious awards dinner will be held on 3rd December at the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery.

Amongst an elite shortlist of high achieving businesses, Recare has already been recognised for its commitment, expertise and teamwork in the provision of wheelchairs, specialist seating and rehabilitation services. Every member of the team shares one clear purpose – to achieve the best possible outcome for every client with a disability.

Recare was nominated by Becci Johnson, Paediatric occupational therapist and founder of B-Independent Limited. She said:

“In my opinion, Recare is the most capable wheelchair provider that ensures young people and their loved ones are supported throughout the whole provision process and beyond. Ultimately, by working with this trusted partner, I have faith that together we deliver the right clinical solution and help families live the life they want. Recare consistently shapes its service to individual family needs and always shines in terms of care, understanding and commitment.”

Co-founded in 2008 by BHTA Lifetime Achievement Award winner Richard Holland-Oakes, family-run Recare is one of the most respected mobility and rehabilitation equipment specialists in the UK. With headquarters in Oxfordshire, Recare provides world-class wheelchairs, specialist seating and assistive solutions through a clinically led approach so clients with disabilities maximise enablement, comfort and achievement. Recare's caring and diligent professionals offer unequalled product expertise, delivered with family values, so the best outcomes are always achieved. Richard concludes by saying:

“Being named as a finalist is a proud moment for everyone at Recare.It recognises the professionalism and care demonstrated across the business, including the many important contributions that often take place behind the scenes. We thank Becci for her nomination and the opportunity for a spotlight to be shone on the superb work of the Recare rehabilitation team. With over 250 years of expertise between them, I fully believe they deserve the award however we equally recognise all the outstanding achievements of fellow shortlisted nominees. The awards evening promises to be as enthralling and rewarding as ever!”