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Seagry is a specialist consultancy partner offering technical excellence and practical innovation in healthcare finance, digital and people. We are dedicated to making real improvements in the NHS because many of us have worked directly within the service and are driven by its achievements. Our passion shapes our work, aiming for lasting positive changes that continue even after we've completed our assignment with you. Our hands-on approach focuses on seeking practical solutions to clients’ challenges, whether that is crafting transformation strategies; supporting financial sustainability; managing changes effectively or creating practical digital solutions. By fostering better collaboration and integration in healthcare settings, we help seamlessly blend technology with strategic and financial insights. We are skilled at developing strong business cases for investments and guiding NHS organisations through mergers, acquisitions, and service transformations. We have extensive expertise in undertaking financial reviews and supporting financial improvement, together with analytics and financial modelling. We deliver productivity improvements through digital transformation and tools to resolve real life problems. Importantly we focus on the crucial element of success in any change - people. We support you to ensure there is clarity, direction and engagement from key staff and stakeholders to successfully deliver your desired outcomes. We collaborate with healthcare organisations as trusted partners offering both support and constructive challenge when needed, to ensure sustainable improvements are made. We aim to empower those we work with by building their skills and confidence so they can achieve tangible results independently. At the core of our mission is a commitment to making a real difference. Our goal is to deliver solutions that maximise resources and enhance patient care throughout the NHS. ## **Our Mission** Seagry empowers meaningful improvement in healthcare through finance, people, and digital. ## **Our Values** Collaborative, honest and practical – we focus on work that leaves lasting capability behind. ## **Our Approach** Working alongside your teams, combining finance, digital and operational insight to deliver real change. ## **Our journey**![<p><strong>Refinements to the Seagry Website</strong></p><p>Following feedback from our clients and from our Network, we took it upon ourselves to refresh our website. Our main aim is to improve how we communicate what we do, and who we support.</p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771449727861-0-2026-website.png)**Mar 2026****Refinements to the Seagry Website** Following feedback from our clients and from our Network, we took it upon ourselves to refresh our website. Our main aim is to improve how we communicate what we do, and who we support.**Feb 2026**![<p>We successfully retained our Cyber Security Essentials accreditation through IASME. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://newsite.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771523633405-0-cyberSE2026Cert.pdf">2026 Cyber Security Essentials Certificate</a></p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771425767230-14-cyber.jpg)**Feb 2026** We successfully retained our Cyber Security Essentials accreditation through IASME. [2026 Cyber Security Essentials Certificate](https://newsite.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771523633405-0-cyberSE2026Cert.pdf)![<p><strong>Nicki Gurr became a Deputy Lieutenant for Devon!</strong></p><p>One of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.lordlieutenantofdevon.org.uk/about/people/deputies/">His Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenants</a> - We're so proud to have Nicki in our team! </p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771450306776-0-NickiG_DL.png)**Nov 2025****Nicki Gurr became a Deputy Lieutenant for Devon!** One of [His Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenants](https://www.lordlieutenantofdevon.org.uk/about/people/deputies/) - We're so proud to have Nicki in our team!![<p><strong>We renewed our Cyber Security Essentials certification.</strong></p><p>We're happy once again to have met this government-backed standard, demonstrating that we have implemented appropriate security controls to protect against cyber threats. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://newsite.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771448754182-2-cyber-certificate-2025.pdf">Cyber Security Essentials Certificate 2025</a></p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771425767230-14-cyber.jpg)**Jan 2025****We renewed our Cyber Security Essentials certification.** We're happy once again to have met this government-backed standard, demonstrating that we have implemented appropriate security controls to protect against cyber threats. [Cyber Security Essentials Certificate 2025](https://newsite.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771448754182-2-cyber-certificate-2025.pdf)![<p><strong>Suzanne Tracey joins Seagry as a Director</strong></p><p>We're delighted that Suzanne has joined our Senior Leadership group!</p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771425767228-13-suzanne.png)**Jan 2025****Suzanne Tracey joins Seagry as a Director** We're delighted that Suzanne has joined our Senior Leadership group!![<p><strong>Alex Scott's our new Finance Director</strong></p><p>Such great news that Alex (already an associate Director at Seagry) has taken on the DoF role!</p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771409849991-17-alex_scott.png)**Oct 2024****Alex Scott's our new Finance Director** Such great news that Alex (already an associate Director at Seagry) has taken on the DoF role!![<p><strong>New Seagry website launched with fresh branding and logo!</strong></p><p>Rebranding and new site functionality designed and deployed. New site is live, utilising latest web frameworks and responsive design.</p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771425767226-12-new_site.png)**Jun 2024****New Seagry website launched with fresh branding and logo!** Rebranding and new site functionality designed and deployed. New site is live, utilising latest web frameworks and responsive design.![<p><strong>Seagry achieves Planet Mark Business Certification</strong></p><p>We set the plan, and are sticking to it. See our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://newsite.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771448754180-1-carbon-reduction-planv1.2.pdf">Carbon Reduction Plan</a> and our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://newsite.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771448754177-0-PlanetMarkCert2024.pdf">Certificate of Carbon Footprint Reduction</a> from Planet Mark.</p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771425767225-11-planet_mark.jpg)**May 2024****Seagry achieves Planet Mark Business Certification** We set the plan, and are sticking to it. See our [Carbon Reduction Plan](https://newsite.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771448754180-1-carbon-reduction-planv1.2.pdf) and our [Certificate of Carbon Footprint Reduction](https://newsite.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771448754177-0-PlanetMarkCert2024.pdf) from Planet Mark.![<p><strong>Seagry successful in being appointed to Lots 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 of the NHS SBS Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health Framework</strong></p><p><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771425767223-10-SBS.png)**Mar 2024****Seagry successful in being appointed to Lots 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 of the NHS SBS Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health Framework**![<p><strong>Seagry named by the Financial Times as one of the UK’s Leading Management Consultants 2024</strong></p><p>We're proud to be in the seventh annual listing of the UK management consulting firms most recommended by their clients and peers. Compiled by the Financial Times and Statista, rating consultants in 16 sectors and for 14 types of specialist work.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ft.com/leading-management-consultants-in-UK-2024">https://www.ft.com/leading-management-consultants-in-UK-2024</a></p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771425767222-9-FT.png)**Feb 2024****Seagry named by the Financial Times as one of the UK’s Leading Management Consultants 2024** We're proud to be in the seventh annual listing of the UK management consulting firms most recommended by their clients and peers. Compiled by the Financial Times and Statista, rating consultants in 16 sectors and for 14 types of specialist work. https://www.ft.com/leading-management-consultants-in-UK-2024![<p><strong>Seagry achieves Cyber Essentials certification</strong></p><p>We're delighted to have achieved our cyber security essentials certification. See our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline" href="https://newsite.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771523893369-0-2024-csec-seagry.png">Cyber Essentials Certificate</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://newsite.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771523893369-0-2024-csec-seagry.png">.</a></p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771425767230-14-cyber.jpg)**Jan 2024****Seagry achieves Cyber Essentials certification** We're delighted to have achieved our cyber security essentials certification. See our [~~Cyber Essentials Certificate~~](https://newsite.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771523893369-0-2024-csec-seagry.png) [.](https://newsite.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771523893369-0-2024-csec-seagry.png)![<p><strong>Tom Norton joins Seagry as a Director</strong></p><p>Heading up Digital as our CIO &amp; Director of Digital</p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771425767221-8-Tom.png)**Sept 2023****Tom Norton joins Seagry as a Director** Heading up Digital as our CIO & Director of Digital![<p><strong>Richard Guest joins Seagry as a Director</strong></p><p><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771425767220-7-richard.png)**May 2023****Richard Guest joins Seagry as a Director**![<p><strong>Seagry first ever conference stand at the South West HFMA annual conference</strong></p><p>Great to catch-up with so many of our colleagues and contacts across the NHS and HFMA Networks.</p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771425767218-6-hfma.png)**Oct 2022****Seagry first ever conference stand at the South West HFMA annual conference** Great to catch-up with so many of our colleagues and contacts across the NHS and HFMA Networks.![<p><strong>ICO Registration Completed</strong></p><p>We renewed our registration with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) - Reg: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline" href="https://ico.org.uk/ESDWebPages/Entry/ZB240738">ZB240738</a><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ico.org.uk/ESDWebPages/Entry/ZB240738">https://ico.org.uk/ESDWebPages/Entry/ZB240738</a></p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771425767217-5-ico.png)**Oct 2021****ICO Registration Completed** We renewed our registration with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) - Reg: [~~ZB240738~~](https://ico.org.uk/ESDWebPages/Entry/ZB240738) https://ico.org.uk/ESDWebPages/Entry/ZB240738![<p><strong>Seagry’s Bath office opens</strong></p><p>2nd and 3rd Floors, Northgate House, Upper Borough Walls, Bath, BA1 1RG</p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771425767215-4-bathOffice.png)**Jul 2020****Seagry’s Bath office opens** 2nd and 3rd Floors, Northgate House, Upper Borough Walls, Bath, BA1 1RG![<p><strong>Seagry’s original website goes live</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline" href="https://bristlesandkeys.com/">Bristle &amp; Keys</a> worked with us to launch our First Seagry Site! Thanks Adam! ~ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bristlesandkeys.com/">https://bristlesandkeys.com/</a></p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771425767213-3-origWebsite.png)**Oct 2019****Seagry’s original website goes live**[~~Bristle & Keys~~](https://bristlesandkeys.com/) worked with us to launch our First Seagry Site! Thanks Adam! ~ https://bristlesandkeys.com/![<p><strong>Mike Barber takes a break from Seagry to serve as interim Director of Finance for Yeovil District Hospital NHS FT</strong></p><p>...and Returns to build the Seagry core team!</p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771425767212-2-mike.png)**Sept 2019****Mike Barber takes a break from Seagry to serve as interim Director of Finance for Yeovil District Hospital NHS FT**...and Returns to build the Seagry core team!![<p><strong>Completion of Seagry's first engagement!</strong></p><p>Supporting Taunton and Somerset NHS FT and Somerset Partnership NHS FT with the development of the Trusts’ Business Case for merger.</p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771425767209-1-1st-engagement.png)**May 2019****Completion of Seagry's first engagement!** Supporting Taunton and Somerset NHS FT and Somerset Partnership NHS FT with the development of the Trusts’ Business Case for merger.![<p><strong>Seagry Consultancy Ltd was incorporated</strong></p>](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1771425767204-0-SCL_Logo.jpg)**Aug 2018****Seagry Consultancy Ltd was incorporated****Our people **[![Mike Barber](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1772536059689-8-michael_barber.png)**Mike Barber**](https://www.seagryconsultancy.com/people) [![Richard Guest](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1772536059707-14-richard_guest.png)**Richard Guest**](https://www.seagryconsultancy.com/people) [![Tom Norton](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1772535675974-0-tom_norton.png)**Tom Norton**](https://www.seagryconsultancy.com/people) [![Suzanne Tracey](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1772536059693-10-suzanne_tracey.png)**Suzanne Tracey**](https://www.seagryconsultancy.com/people) [![Alex Scott](https://media.seagryconsultancy.com/api/uploads/1772544291867-0-alex_scott.png)**Alex Scott**](https://www.seagryconsultancy.com/people) [![Lisa 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