We are thrilled to share that Aliyyah-Begum Nasser, our Operations Director, has been honoured as Rehab Leader of the Year at the NR Times Awards 2025. This national, publicly voted award shines a spotlight on leaders who are transforming rehabilitation services and driving meaningful change across the sector.
For us at Askham Village Community, the achievement is especially meaningful. Askham Rehab is a vital part of our wider organisation, and Aliyyah’s leadership has played a significant role in strengthening our shared mission of providing innovative, person-centred care.
A leader shaping the future of Askham Rehab
Askham Rehab has undergone an exciting period of growth and transformation in recent years, and much of this momentum has been guided by Aliyyah’s forward-looking approach. Her commitment to exploring new ideas, uplifting her teams and investing in high-quality, evidence-based rehabilitation has helped to create an environment where creativity and progress can thrive.
Her leadership brings together the best of Askham Rehab’s values: a strong clinical focus, a deep belief in community, and a warm, relationship-centred approach that resonates across all corners of Askham Village Community.
Speaking about the award, Aliyyah shared her gratitude not just for the recognition itself but for the people behind it. She highlighted that this moment reflects the combined effort of colleagues, families, partners and residents who work together every day to make rehabilitation meaningful and ambitious.
Inspiring teams and strengthening community
Across Askham, Aliyyah is widely known for her ability to connect with people and empower them. Colleagues often describe her leadership as both motivating and reassuring, a balance that supports growth, encourages reflection and helps teams deliver their best work.
Her influence reaches beyond clinical decisions. It extends into building a culture where staff feel valued, residents feel understood and families feel included in every step of the journey. This aligns perfectly with Askham Village Community’s long-standing ethos of community, empowerment, respect, personal dignity and quality.
Managers and clinicians within Askham Rehab often credit Aliyyah for championing new approaches, supporting collaborative problem-solving and ensuring that progress never comes at the expense of compassion. Her leadership has helped shape a centre where innovation is encouraged and individual stories truly matter.
A proud moment for Askham Village Community
Aliyyah’s recognition as Rehab Leader of the Year reflects the trust she has earned from the broader neurorehabilitation community but it also represents something deeply personal to us: the pride we take in seeing members of the Askham family celebrated for the work they do every day.
The award highlights the ongoing dedication within Askham Rehab to provide high-quality neurorehabilitation that is compassionate, ambitious and grounded in real community connection. It also speaks to the collaborative spirit that unites all our services across Askham Village Community.
Thank you to all who supported the journey
We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who cast their vote, shared their encouragement and recognised the positive impact Aliyyah is having on rehabilitation. We also send warm congratulations to all the nominees and winners celebrated by the NR Times Awards this year.
As a community, we are incredibly proud and excited to continue building on this momentum together.