At Smith+Nephew, inclusion and belonging (I&B) are at the heart of our culture. This year, we’ve taken bold steps to strengthen that commitment. The results speak for themselves. From national awards and hundreds of events delivered, to global recognition; 2025 has been a year of progress, impact, and pride.
Max Horton, Global Head of Inclusion & Belonging says:
“Across Smith+Nephew, 18,000 colleagues work every day to improve the lives of patients around the world and help them live Life Unlimited. But behind that purpose is something just as important: the culture that binds us together. A workplace culture only thrives when people feel connected, valued, and part of something bigger than themselves.
“Today is about celebrating that community. It’s about recognising the countless moments — from every region, every site, every network — where people have taken time out of their busy lives to support one another, uplift their colleagues, and strengthen the fabric of who we are.
“We are more than a workplace. We are a community. And inclusion and belonging isn’t just about policies or programmes — it’s about people. It’s about the individuals and teams who bring our values to life in meaningful, generous, and courageous ways.”
Looking ahead
As we celebrate these achievements, we remain focused on our mission: creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. Thank you to all our colleagues who make this possible every day. Together, we’re building a culture of inclusion that drives innovation, collaboration, and success.
Burn wound management Burn wounds are a global public health problem and a leading cause of morbidity, including prolonged hospitalisation, disfigurement and disability – often accompanied by stigma and social rejection.1 Our aim is to help mitigate the complications associated with burn wounds.
Pressure injury prevention Trusted to reduce the incidence of pressure injuries when used as part of a comprehensive prevention program, compared to standard care alone.1-3
Partial-thickness rotator cuff tears Partial-thickness tears can have a lasting impact on pain and shoulder function. When used in isolated bioinductive repair, the REGENETEN◊ Bioinductive Implant leads to tendon healing without the need for sutured repair;1-4 offering patients a faster recovery and return to activity than sutured repairs.4,5
Chondral and osteochondral knee repair Treat knee cartilage lesions and osteochondral defects in a single-stage procedure, even in the presence of mild to moderate osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence 0-3),1,2 with the porous, biocompatible CARTIHEAL◊ AGILI-C◊ Cartilage Repair Implant; shown to be clinically superior to the current surgical standard of care in level 1 clinical data.*1,2