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Baxendale Recognised by the Financial Times as a Leading Consultancy for 2026

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We’re proud to share that Baxendale has again been named once again in the Financial Times’ list of the UK’s Leading Management Consultants, securing recognition in the Healthcare & Life Sciences category for 2026. This continued acknowledgement reflects the strength of our deep sector knowledge, our ability to design connected, system‑wide solutions, and our focus on creating meaningful, lasting improvements across health and care.

Our inclusion in the 2019, 2020, 2024 and 2025 FT rankings reflects a long‑standing pattern: organisations across health and care trust Baxendale for deep sector knowledge, practical solutions and impact that lasts. 

Recognition That Reflects Our Purpose

The Financial Times ranking, developed with Statista, highlights the UK consultancies most recommended by clients and peers. For us, this recognition is more than an accolade — it confirms the value of the way we work: bringing together insight, experience and collaborative problem‑solving to help organisations deliver better outcomes for people and communities.

Our work is grounded in a deep understanding of how health and care systems operate — not just the pressures they face, but the opportunities they hold. We partner with leaders and teams to help them navigate change, build capability, and design solutions that support both immediate needs and long‑term sustainability.

What Our Approach Is Achieving

Our connected approach to transformation continues to help organisations:

  • Strengthen and sustain critical services, including supporting clients to win or retain more than £3 billion in contracts that protect access to high‑quality care.
  • Design integrated service models that improve experiences, reduce fragmentation, and support a more resilient workforce.
  • Address financial, operational and cultural challenges in ways that create practical, actionable change — not just reports, but solutions that teams can deliver with confidence.

As an employee‑owned B Corp, we bring a purposeful, people‑centred perspective to every project. Our role is to help organisations build services that work for the long term — rooted in evidence, shaped with teams, and focused on real outcomes.

A Message from Our Managing Director

Ceri Jones, Managing Director at Baxendale, said:

“Being recognised again in the Healthcare & Life Sciences category is a strong signal that our approach is working. Our clients count on us for deep knowledge of the sector, clarity in complexity, and solutions that connect strategy with day‑to‑day delivery. We’re proud to be their partners in creating services that can meet the needs of today while preparing for the challenges ahead.”

Working Together to Create System‑Level Impact

We’re grateful to the clients and partners whose recommendations made this recognition possible. It reflects the strength of our relationships and the shared commitment to improving health and care systems.

If your organisation is exploring transformation, redesigning services, or facing financial and operational pressures, we’d welcome a conversation. Our team can help you build connected solutions grounded in deep sector knowledge and tailored to the outcomes that matter most.

Get in touch to discuss how we can support your priorities for 2026 and beyond.