ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Yorkshire Water

The judges will be seeking to identify the business which has made the greatest contribution to the local economy – or has been the most innovative – in the fields of environment, health and social care.

AQUA CLINIC

With a specialised hydrotherapy swimming pool and Bradford’s only social sensory room, the Aqua Clinic caters for a range of clients, with more than 60 people a week who access the pool with learning difficulties or mental health and social and emotional problems.

SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE

Founded in 1873 as a local hospital fund, Sovereign Health Care is one of the UK’s leading health care cash plan providers, helping to make health care more affordable and accessible. They have a range of cash plans for individuals and businesses that pay tax-free cash back towards a range of health care costs. Their cash plans are designed to be used and in 2013 they paid over £6.8million in claims to customers.

HC SLINGSBY

From humble beginnings in 1893 to a highly-trusted 21st century name, a lot has changed since HC Slingsby started as a manufacturer of labour-saving trucks and trolleys. They are a UK market leader in distance selling of industrial and commercial equipment, with an accent on health and safety in the workplace.