The EXCAPE Story wins Excellence in Staff Development & Retention at Private Healthcare Awards 2025

Standing out for its commitment to people last year, The EXCAPE Story secured the Excellence in Staff Development & Retention award at the Private Healthcare Awards 2025, recognised for placing staff wellbeing, development, and long-term retention at the core of its organisational strategy.

The award-winning approach centres on building a genuinely caring culture where employees are supported, valued, and empowered to grow. Rather than short-term initiatives, The EXCAPE Story has embedded staff development into its long-term vision, creating an environment that prioritises resilience, professional growth, and meaningful engagement across the organisation.

Judges highlighted the authenticity and depth of the company’s commitment to its workforce. “This entrant stood out for its clear demonstration of a genuinely caring culture, where staff are valued and placed at the heart of the organisation’s success,” the panel said. 

“The EXCAPE Story shows a strategic, long-term commitment to staff development and retention, supporting impressive growth while empowering employees in a thoughtful and sustainable way,” the panel added.

The recognition reflects the evolving focus of the Private Healthcare Awards, where excellence is increasingly defined by how organisations support and retain their people in a demanding and highly specialised sector. The EXCAPE Story’s achievement illustrates how investing in staff development not only strengthens teams but also underpins quality, continuity, and organisational resilience.

As the Private Healthcare Awards look toward the 2026 awards cycle, attention will turn to organisations continuing to raise standards in workforce engagement, development, and retention. Who will follow The EXCAPE Story’s lead in building people-centred cultures that support long-term success?

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