Health, social care and innovation
Salford has an established model of integrated neighbourhood and place-based working with strong collaborations across secondary, primary, mental health and social care. Salford City Council and Salford Royal Hospital anchor the sector, which comprises over 400 companies providing over 26,000 jobs.
The business base has grown by 9% since 2019, and local specialisms include childcare, social care and hospital activities.
Salford Royal Hospital is a leader in healthcare, winning multiple awards and being rated ‘outstanding’ while Bupa’s impressive offices at Salford Quays are home to over 2,000 employees.
Salford has a leading model to connect the health and care system with academic and industry partners in the pursuit, discovery and spread of innovation.
Read more about the sector and some of the businesses based here.