2024 Winners

Ann Shuttleworth Rising Star Award

Winner:

Elaine Blow - Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

"The judges described Elaine as a passionate advocate for clients and families. They were also impressed by her commitment to evidence-based practice, service improvement and the development of care pathways for children with neurodiversity. These have been recognised for the significant impact they have made at the trust and beyond, as her work has been showcased nationally as a model of good practice. Her dedication not only enhances the lives of children and their families but also inspires others in the healthcare community to strive for excellence in care."

Finalists:

• Randolph Alburo - Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
• Elaine Blow  -  Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
• Daniel Branch  -  Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
• Steven Jewell - Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
• Suraj Kumar - West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
• Ellin McIntyre  -  Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Greeshma Nair  -  Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
• Lovelyn Ndubuisi-Okoroezi  -  East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
• Kirti Paik-Inkar  -  Cygnet Group
• Matthew Roberts -  Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
• Jordan Spires  -  Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Midwife of the Year

Winner:

Waheeda Abbas - Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

"The judges were wowed by Waheeda's passion, innovation, and drive to address inequalities and overcome language barriers for diverse communities through your development of the translation padlet. The panel was deeply moved by your unwavering determination to champion underserved communities. You have clearly demonstrated the ability to think outside the box and a refusal to let structural or organisational obstacles hinder your commitment to doing what’s right for women and families. Your work on tackling inequalities has not only benefited the local community but has also positively influenced outcomes for women on a national scale."

Finalists:

• Waheeda Abbas -  Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
• Samantha Behagg  -  West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
• Laura Bridle  -  South East London Integrated Care System
• Sarah Jamieson -  University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
• Cerian Llewelyn - Hywel Dda University Health Board
  
• Hannah O'Donnell -  Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust
• Sally Pezaro  -  Coventry University
  
• Laura Spence -  NeuroNatal

Nurse Leader of the Year

Winner:

Emma Dixon - St Ann’s Hospice

"The judges described Emma as a truly inspirational leader whose impact and influence extend far beyond the local level, reaching regional and even national significance. He dedication has elevated the profile of her specialty at multiple levels, setting a powerful example. She has not only championed her field but also ignited a broader movement towards excellence in care. Her achievements reflect her vision for progress and compassion, making her a very worthy winner."

Finalists:

• Sally Burnie - Milton Keynes University Hospital
• Phillipa Cain  - Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
• Emma Dixon -  St Ann's Hospice
• Florence Grace Parafina -  Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
• Abi Hilton -  Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
• Joan Pons Laplana -  NHS England
• Jennifer Loke -  Park View Surgery
• Karen Pountney -  Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
• Matthew Roberts -  Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
• Julie Roye -  East London NHS Foundation Trust
• Victoria Williams - Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Nurse Leader of the Year Award, Sponsored By: 

Nurse of the Year

Winner:

Catherine Harrison - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

"The judges praised Catherine as an excellent role model of professionalism, tenacity and passion, consistently going above and beyond expectations. Her creation of a national course for nurses and allied health professionals, to enable them to deliver care to patients with bleeding disorders, is just one example of her commitment to enhancing her specialty. Her ceaseless drive to innovate, educate and lead has brought transformative change to the care of patients with bleeding disorders on local, national, and international stages."

Finalists:

• Gill Boast -  Staffordshire Training Hub
• Phillipa Cain - Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
• Lisa Canade -  Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
• Jill Davies -  DHU Healthcare
• Oliver Field  - Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
• Aileen Fraser -  University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
• Catherine Harrison -  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Ediscyll Lorusso  -  St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Andrena Mierkalns -  Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
• Jaypee Palis Amada -  East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
• Rebecca Taylor - The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Nurse of the Year Award, Sponsored By:

Care of Older People

Winner:

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - Older adult's diversional therapist pilot

"This initiative tackled an increase in falls among older patients by introducing diversional therapists to support nursing teams on inpatient wards. By engaging patients in mobility-promoting activities, the Older Adult's Diversional Therapist Pilot aimed to improve overall patient experience and reduce falls. The judges praised this project as an excellent example of a nurse-led, patient-centred innovation, noting its introduction of a unique role and meaningful activities for older patients. The judges were impressed by the commitment and passion shown by the team to improve outcomes for older people in acute wards and to empower patients and staff to be creative, confident, valued and engaged; impacting care and experience in a positive way."

Finalists:

• Dementia UK - Frailty service
• Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board - Care home vaccinations project  
• Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust - Reducing patients’ anticholinergic burden score on admission
• Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - SIGHT C. difficile campaign 16 years on – a reduction of cases in specialty and integrated medicine  
• Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - Urgent community response frailty
• Middlesex University in partnership with North Central London Integrated Care Board and North Central London Training Hub  - Using simulation learning for adult social care nurses
• Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust  - Person-centred approach to reconditioning
  
• Stow Healthcare, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Care England - The Decaf Project
  
• Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - ME in deMEntia
• The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust - Femoral fracture service
  
• University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - Older adult's diversional therapist pilot  

Children’s Services

Winner:

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - Kids speak up – an educational animation

"This initiative aims to create animated tools that highlight the voices and experiences of children with health conditions, fostering peer empathy and understanding. The judges welcomed the direct collaboration with young people on healthcare and said it demonstrates how creativity can amplify the voices of children in an inclusive way that could be transferable to many other areas. They also said it has potential to be included in the school national curriculum."

Finalists:

• Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Early parenthood service – supporting families to be the best they can be
• Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - Kids speak up: an educational animation  
• Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust - Joint specialist nursing posts between children's hospices and The Louis Dundas Centre for paediatric palliative care
• Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust - Breastfeeding Hull
• King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Educating adolescents about vaping risk
• Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - The vulnerable child and young person wellbeing specialist nurse role
• My School Health - Service level school nursing service
• Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, Charlton Athletic Community Trust and METRO Charity - The Young Greenwich Partnership
• Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust - Children's neurodevelopment transformation
• Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust - Paediatric virtual ward
  
• South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - We Can Talk training – implementation of wellbeing passport and distraction packs for children and young people
• The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust - Paediatric virtual ward
  

Clinical Research Nursing

Winner:

Marie Curie - Research nurses in hospices – creating a positive research culture through improving research awareness, involvement and collaboration

"Congratulations to Marie Curie. Judges described this project as exceptional. The pioneering initiative, in which research nurses were embedded in hospices, has fostered a vibrant research culture by enhancing awareness and collaboration in palliative care. This project exemplifies dedication and innovation that is improving end-of-life care. Through its efforts, the team has significantly increased research involvement, creating a compassionate impact that benefits patients, their families and staff. Fantastic work in a challenging setting that brightens the future of palliative care and inspires others to follow suit."

Finalists:

• Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust  - Novel methods of recruiting research delivery staff in smaller hospitals
• Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - CART QUOL study – Building an army of nursing researchers
• Homerton Healthcare Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Diversity and inclusion in research  
• Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust  - Meaningful patient and public involvement for people with learning disability in the DECODE research study
• Marie Curie  - Research nurses in hospices – creating a positive research culture through improving research awareness, involvement and collaboration
• Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - A national teenager and young adults with cancer co-produced educational resource for demystifying clinical trials, genomic testing and biobanking
• Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust and Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust - 0-19 research network: 2-year project
• St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Engagement, collaboration, enthusiasm and teamwork – embedding critical care research in clinical practice
• University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - STAR – Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Alliance for Research
• University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - Recruitment video for VitDalize
• University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust - Enhancing research visibility – driving ideas to action

Clinical Research Nursing Award, Sponsored By:

Continence Promotion and Care

Winner:

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Level one continence clinic in Rushcliffe

"The judges said the Level One Continence Clinic in Rushcliffe highlighted the importance of holistic care, future planning, and inclusivity. Its aim was to address a significant backlog in appointments post-pandemic by first expanding clinic availability to eliminate the waiting list and then enhancing workforce education to ensure high-quality care across all settings. Our judges said the project showcased exemplary service integration and addressed the taboo surrounding bladder and bowel issues. They were also impressed with the tenacity of senior nurses who ensured their wider team remained highly skilled in the assessment and treatment of continence. They felt our winner truly demonstrates the power of collaborative care and the impact of breaking down barriers, setting a shining example for others to follow."

Finalists:

• Berkley Care Group -  Nurturing skin health through simplified incontinence associated dermatitis care
• Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership - Bladder and bowel promotion
• City Health Care Partnership CIC - Bladder and bowel service
• East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust - Don’t just grab a pad – developing an effective continence service in an acute hospital setting
• Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Continence care – leaving the one size fits all approach behind
• Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust  - Level one continence clinic in Rushcliffe
• Stow Healthcare, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Care England - The Decaf Project
  
• Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust - Development of a children and young people's continence physical assessment module
• The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust - Catheter Project
• University of Bristol - URApp – a smartphone app to support young people's adherence to bladder training

Critical and Emergency Care Nursing

Winner:

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust - Emergency department familiarisation visits

"This project, driven and led entirely by nurses, demonstrates a profound commitment to placing patients at the heart of care. Targeting individuals who often fear hospital visits, whether for emergencies or appointments, it promises long-term benefits, including potential reductions in mortality and morbidity for this vulnerable group. The judges said the project was a standout winner because of the team behind its undeniable passion and dedication, vividly illustrated through videos showcasing its impact. Strong qualitative evidence demonstrated genuine improvements in patient care and staff morale, making it an exemplary model of successful transformation. Its simplicity and effectiveness suggest this initiative is easily replicable in other organisations, paving the way for widespread positive change."

Finalists:

• Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust - BLOSM Service
• Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Little Journey – patient and relative app
• Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust - Emergency department familiarisation visits
• Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - Developing a family liaison service in adult critical care
• Liverpool Women's Hospital - Moving the early pregnancy assessment unit
• Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust - MASST – Multi Agency Safeguarding and Support Team
• Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust - Using oral ethanol to improve the emergency department management of patients who are severely alcohol dependent
• United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust - Reducing the flow of emergency surgical presentations to the emergency department
  
• University of Dundee - Scaling up ICU patient-led support groups across Scotland

Dame Elizabeth Anionwu Award for Inclusivity in Nursing and Midwifery

Winner:

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Inclusive conversations

"The Inclusive Conversations project is a nurse-led, collaborative approach to tackling and addressing systemic discrimination on a journey to becoming an anti-racist and inclusive organisation. This innovation initiated an organisational wide change that values staff from all backgrounds, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work. The judges described it as project led by nurses for nurses, which was positively impacting on the wider workforce and patient care. The candidness, honesty and vulnerability of the project team demonstrated a commitment to improve the experience of both staff and patients. The impact on workplace culture has multiple benefits for patient outcomes and is transferable across NHS and other organisations."

Finalists:

• Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - Addressing inequalities through effective co-production
• Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - Supporting diabetes management in the homeless population of Bolton
• East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust   - Carers experience programme
• BrisDoc Healthcare Services - Homelessness cervical cytology
• Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust - Collaboration safety improvements between A&E and police custody detainees
• Serco Group, Mental Health Innovations UK and Unify Business Solutions   - SHOUT for prisoners
• Suffolk GP Federation - The Very Important Invitation Project
• University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Inclusive conversations
• West Road Medical Centre - Primary care partnerships

Dame Elizabeth Anionwu Award for Inclusivity in Nursing and Midwifery Award, Sponsored By:

The King's Award for Integrated Approaches to Care

Winner:

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Addressing barriers to successful diabetes transition in children and young people

"This initiative, which addresses barriers to successful diabetes transition in children and young people, has patients at its heart. It aims to enhance the management and outcomes for young people aged 16 to 25 with Type 1 diabetes by tackling social deprivation, improving transition support, and expanding access through flexible clinic options, a university-based clinic and a multidisciplinary/keyworker programme. The judges were impressed by how this initiative prioritises young adults, breaking down barriers and achieving remarkable results, including reduced admissions. The project’s integration of health, social services and education sets a new standard for collaborative, patient-centred care and promises wide transferability. The judges said the team’s evident passion and professionalism shone through and was inspiring."

Finalists:

• Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust  - Patients know less to patients know best – a collaborative approach
• Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust  - Early parenthood service – supporting families to be the best they can be
• DHU Healthcare - Making preferred place of care and death a reality
• Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Addressing barriers to successful diabetes transition in children and young people
• NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board - Creating, developing and sustaining nurse and carer partnerships across South Yorkshire
• Practice Plus Group - Offering holistic care via integrated care pathways
• Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Nurse-led late effects screening service
• Singing Mamas - Singing on prescription for maternal mental health
• Stow Healthcare, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Care England - The Decaf Project
• Tenovus Cancer Care - Cancer Callback
• The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust - Keeping women with epilepsy safe: preconception to motherhood

The King's Award for Integrated Approaches to Care Award, Sponsored By:

Infection Prevention and Control

Winner:

NHS Dorset and Dorset Integrated Care Partnership - Dorset Hydration Project – every drop, every cup and every bite counts

"The Dorset Hydration Project aims to improve hydration among older people, reducing urinary tract infections, falls, and antibiotic use, while supporting national goals on antimicrobial resistance. The judges were impressed by the initiative’s engaging, multidisciplinary approach and its clear benefits for patients, staff, and relatives. A fun and engaging project but with a serious message that was clearly focused on patient outcomes. The team's passion and holistic vision left a lasting impact, making this innovative work a model for widespread adoption and transforming care across communities."

Finalists:

• Central Surrey Health - Reducing inappropriate urethral catheter use in the community
• HCA Healthcare - Invasive devices leadership round
• HCA Healthcare - Reduction of bacteraemia in ITU
• Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - A SIGHT C. difficile campaign 16 years on – a reduction of cases in specialty and integrated medicine
• Lincolnshire County Council  - Education framework for adult social care
• LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare - Management and monitoring of catheter related blood stream infections in clinical homecare settings
• Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust - Quality improvement project to prevent bloodstream infections by improving the care and management of peripheral cannulas
• NHS Dorset and Dorset Integrated Care Partnership - Dorset Hydration Project – every drop, every cup and every bite counts
• Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust  - Development in infection prevention and control
• The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust  - Breast dressings
• University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust - Clean4Green

Ingrid Fuchs Cancer Nursing Award

Winner:

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Nurse-led late effects screening service

"This pioneering initiative aims to comprehensively identify and manage the late effects of cancer treatments, addressing physical, emotional, social and financial impacts through dedicated clinics and innovative pathways for both paediatric and adult patients. The judges praised this service as a great example of nurse-led innovation, using nursing skill, knowledge and research to develop a service focused on the effects of current and emerging cancer treatments. This groundbreaking team are at the forefront of late effects management across the UK, developing new pathways, digital solutions and a strong nurse-led research infrastructure."

Finalists:

• Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust - Enhanced supportive care team
• Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust - Neuroendocrine tumour specialist nurse service
• Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - General surgery cancer pathway improvement project – implementing a faster diagnosis team to carry out gastro triage (UGI and LGI)
• Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - NCCC ambulatory care – streamlining treatment pathways in acute myeloid leukemia
• Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Enhancing oral hormonal therapy treatment among breast cancer patients during the five-year treatment period following surgery
• Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Nurse-led late effects screening service
• Suffolk GP Federation - The Very Important Invitation Project
• Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - Macmillan advanced cancer specialist nursing service
• The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust and The Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance - The teenage and young adult faster diagnosis project
• The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Softies in diverse skin-tone
• Velindre University NHS Trust - Innovative nurse-led post radiotherapy follow up clinic

Learning Disabilities Nursing

Winner:

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust - Using virtual reality to support patients with learning disabilities and/or autism with healthcare anxiety

"This inspiring project uses virtual reality headsets to support patients with learning disabilities and autism facing healthcare anxiety. The innovative initiative aims to reduce anxiety and improve healthcare outcomes by familiarising individuals with hospital environments and procedures in a safe, comfortable setting. The judges were blown away by the passion, innovation and dynamism of this team. Their commitment to inclusivity ensures that everyone can access vital resources, even if they cannot use headsets. This groundbreaking approach has the potential to empower vulnerable individuals, helping them receive the care they need with confidence and ease."

Finalists:

• Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust - Emergency department familiarisation visits
• Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust and NHS Professionals - New to care: a learning disability pathway
• Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust - Acute learning disability pathways
• Medway NHS Foundation Trust - VIP pathway 
• Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - The HOPE(S) model
• Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust - Using virtual reality to support patients with learning disabilities and/or autism with healthcare anxiety
• Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust - Learning disabilities and autism team
• Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust - STOMP in practice
• The London Clinic - Not just making reasonable adjustments
• University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Learning disabilities champions  
• University of Stirling - Raising our sights: a simulated practice learning experience

Nursing in Mental Health

Winner:

Oasis Community Learning - National mental health team

"This initiative aims to support the mental health needs of students and their families by creating a trauma-responsive environment, offering tailored therapeutic interventions and facilitating effective referrals to mental health services. The judges liked the initiative’s national commitment and innovative approach to developing vital support for vulnerable children in schools. By collaborating across boundaries, the team enhances agency competencies and boosts family confidence. The judges were particularly impressed with the passion and compassion demonstrated by the team leaders and their commitment to the service they provide."

Finalists:

• Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust - Single point of access – adult forensic mental health services
• Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust - Trainee senior nurse programme
• NHS Practitioner Health - First contact team
• Oasis Community Learning - National mental health team
• Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust - Neurodevelopment service transformation
• Serco Group, Mental Health Innovations UK and Unify Business Solutions - SHOUT for prisoners
• South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - The learning disability and autism drop-in clinic
• Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust - Dual diagnosis project
• The State Hospital - Triple jeopardy three years on – Did we make a difference?
• West London NHS Trust - Highly engaging de-escalation techniques for all with interactive QR coded digital booklet
• Whittington Health NHS Trust - CAMHS dialectical behaviour service

Nursing in Primary Care

Winner:

West Road Medical Centre - Primary care partnerships

"This Primary Care Partnerships Project addresses the needs of marginalised populations in a highly deprived area. The nurse-led initiative fosters relationships with local services, helping individuals access primary care and reducing health inequalities through holistic education and effective signposting. The judges said it was a visionary and innovative initiative, which demonstrates that a nurse in the right place at the right time can make a big difference. Working collaboratively with third sector organisations, it has improved social and health outcomes for individuals and picks up the unmet need in a holistic, compassionate and non-judgemental manner. It brings hope and transformation to those who deserve it most."

Finalists:

• BrisDoc Healthcare Services - Homelessness cervical cytology
• Connect Prescription Management Service - Connect prescription management service
• Hartlepool Health Primary Care Network - LOGIC – holistic proactive management in COPD
• Lancashire and South Cumbria Primary Care Training Hub - Life journey pathway placement
• Lancashire and South Cumbria Training Hub - Interprofessional placement model
• Nottinghamshire Alliance Training Hub - General practice nurse mid-career fellowship
  
• The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust - Supporting health inequalities in primary care  
• Serco Group, Mental Health Innovations UK and Unify Business Solutions - SHOUT for prisoners
• Staffordshire Training Hub - Staffordshire GPN Foundation School
• Suffolk GP Federation - The Very Important Invitation Project
• The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust - Supporting health inequalities in primary care
• West Road Medical Centre - Primary care partnerships

Nursing in Social Care

Winner:

North Central London Integrated Care Board working in partnership with North Central London Training Hub and North Central London councils - Health and wellbeing bus for adult social care staff

"The Health and Wellbeing Bus for adult social care staff aims to empower care workers by addressing their health and wellbeing needs, recognising significant workforce challenges that can affect the quality of care they provide. The judges were particularly impressed by the project's diverse outcomes related to public health and social deprivation, highlighting its potential for replication across the UK. What truly set this project apart, however, was its remarkable breadth of impact and commitment to innovation, making it a shining example of how investing in staff wellbeing leads to improved care for all."

Finalists:

• Bennfield House - Creation of Bennfield House
• CHD Living - Creating a care continuum
• Middlesex University in partnership with North Central London Integrated Care Board and North Central London Training Hub - Simulation in adult social care nurse education
• Middlesex University in partnership with North Central London Integrated Care Board and North Central London Training Hub - Health and wellbeing bus for adult social care staff
  
• North Central London Integrated Care Board working in partnership with North Central London Training Hub and North Central London councils - Health and wellbeing bus for adult social care staff
• Royal Star and Garter - Non-medical prescribers
• University of Salford - The value of an interprofessional student training care home scheme

Nursing in the Community

Winner:

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Early parenthood service – supporting parents to be the best they can be

"The Early Parenthood Service (EPS) provides vital support to vulnerable parents facing challenges like learning difficulties and adverse childhood experiences. By offering consistent and intensive assistance from the antenatal period to their baby's first three months, the EPS empowers caregivers to reach their full potential. The judges were particularly impressed with the multi-agency collaboration and the co-design of the service with individuals who have lived experience. This innovative initiative has the potential to have a long-term impact across multiple generations of families. The judges said the leadership and passion of those behind this project to give a voice to the previously unheard made this the winning entry."

Finalists:

• Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Early parenthood service – supporting parents to be the best they can be
• BrisDoc Healthcare Services - Homelessness cervical cytology
• Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - New starters skills enhancement programme
• Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - Senior nurse enhancement programme
• Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust - Children's hospital at home team
• Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust - Improving the confidence of community nurses in their ability and knowledge to help adults with type 2 diabetes become independent with insulin administration
• Lymphoedema Wales Clinical Network and Swansea Bay University Health Board - On the ground clinical education programme for lymphoedema in the community
• NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board - Creating, developing and sustaining nurse and carer partnerships across South Yorkshire
• Shooting Star Children's Hospices - Silent on-call rota
• Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - The delegation of insulin administration
• University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - Hep C elimination in homelessness

Patient Safety Improvement

Winner:

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust - Reducing extravasation incidence and harm levels

"An outstanding entry focused on reducing extravasation incidence and harm levels. To address this urgent issue, a nurse-led, multi-disciplinary team created an ergonomically designed extravasation care bundle. The judges were truly impressed, recognising it as an innovative project that is influencing practice at national level. They said the project stood out for its robust, measurable data, which vividly illustrates the critical role that nurses play in enhancing patient safety and experience. It underscores the significant contributions of nursing professionals and serves as a testament to their dedication and effectiveness in driving positive change."

Finalists:

• Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust - Reducing extravasation incidence and harm levels  
• Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - Introducing more virtual care with our admission avoidance team
• Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust - Neuroendocrine tumour CNS service
• East London NHS Foundation Trust - Improving observations and therapeutic engagement on mental health inpatient wards
• Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust - Mental health streaming
• King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Establishing a new standard method to assess the effectiveness and improve the environmental cleaning in an acute NHS hospital
• Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - The HOPE(S) model
• North Devon Hospice - Hospice specific safe staffing tool
• Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust - Delayed wound healing in complex hind foot surgery
• Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - The delegation of insulin administration  
• The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - Addressing skin tone bias in wound care
• West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - Surgical virtual hospital for elective colorectal patients

Public Health Nursing

Winner:

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust - 0-19 research network – two-year project

"A collaboration on a two-year project within health visiting and school nursing services both showcases and celebrates research. This initiative aimed to boost research engagement and capacity among specialist community public health nurses and the communities they serve, fostering professional development in line with the chief nursing officer’s research strategy. The judges said this team’s dedication not only drives meaningful change but also inspires the broader public health nursing workforce. It exemplifies the resilience and innovation of nurse leaders to successfully overcome significant challenges. Their commitment to utilising research for enhancing population health underscores the project's potential for widespread impact, promising a healthier future and setting a benchmark for excellence in public health initiatives."

Finalists:

• Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - Implementing national screening program pathways for long stay patients in a mental health trust
• Haemochromatosis UK - Nurse-led genetic screening, genetic counselling and education programmes
• HCRG Care Group - Lancashire children in care under 5 years of age health visiting service
• Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust - Breastfeeding Hull
• Invicta Health CIC and Thanet District Council - RISE – Rough Sleeper Intervention Support Empowerment
• Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust - Healthy together helpline
• Middlesex University in partnership with North Central London Integrated Care Board and North Central London Training Hub - Health and wellbeing bus for adult social care staff
• Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust - Parent-infant emotional wellbeing service
• Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust and Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust - 0-19 research network: 2-year project
• Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust - Rainbow baby health visiting pilot
• Turning Point - Wakefield inspiring recovery
• University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Central London Integrated Care Board - Nurse-led mobile MMR vaccination service

Sustainability in Nursing and Midwifery

Winner:

Chester Zoo - Reducing the consumption of paper, ink and plastic

"Judges highlighted that this project was delivered single handedly by a passionate and skilled nurse. The initiative aimed to reduce paper, ink, and plastic consumption within the zoo’s occupational health department by transitioning to a digitalised system for patient and departmental records. It not only highlights the impact of the climate crisis but also aligns with One Health principles. The winner has achieved significant carbon and cost reductions while enhancing efficiency and experience for both patients and colleagues. The judges felt this inspiring initiative sets a wonderful example of how thoughtful innovation can lead to positive change for our environment and community."

Finalists:

• Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust - Improving the escalation process and shared clinical decision-making in an urgent community response pathway
• Chester Zoo - Reducing the consumption of paper, ink and plastic
• Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - A quality improvement project to improve sustainable prescribing of inhaled therapy for patients with airways disease
• HCA Healthcare - Optimising waste segregation to reduce carbon footprint
• Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - Advocating for change – clinical leadership for sustainability
• NHS Blood and Transplant - Training for specialist nurses in deceased organ and tissue donation across the UK
  
• Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust - Self-removal of catheters at home following a radical prostatectomy for treatment of prostate cancer
• University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - Pie and Porridge Project
• University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - Patient First, Planet First – Green Plan 2021
• University of the West of England - Sustainable global public health module in Bsc (hons) nursing programme

Team of the Year

Winner:

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - Recruitment, patient safety and experience

"This initiative aims to improve recruitment, patient safety and overall patient experience in the department. By addressing key challenges such as communication and nurse education, the team has successfully fostered a supportive environment amid significant changes. The judges praised their enthusiasm and ability to transform a struggling service into one that delivers for its community. The team has a strong commitment to democratic leadership, enabling staff to lead and look after their welfare. It is also a great example of how to maximise the potential of internationally recruited nurses, blending them with local recruits to create an excellent, mutually supportive team."

Finalists:

• Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Early parenthood service – supporting families to be the best they can be
• Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust - My Forever Box – A multi-disciplinary approach to improve care for the pre-bereaved child
• Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust - NQN System Rotations Programme: the Derbyshire nurse
  
• East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - Recruitment and patient safety and experience
• Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust - The Cardiac Advanced Clinical Practitioner Team
• Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - Nurse-led sustainable plastic surgery trauma service transformation: a positive Covid-19 legacy
• NHS Practitioner Health  - First Contact Team
• Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Nurse-led late effects screening service
  
• St Joseph's Hospice - Accessible information project
• Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust - ADHD Pathway
  
• Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust - Integrated Support Unit
• The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust - Virtual ward and paediatric virtual ward
  

Team of the Year Award, Sponsored By:

Technology and Data in Nursing

Winner:

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust - Enabling effective learning environments among nursing, midwifery and AHPs using virtual reality technology

"This ambitious project utilises virtual reality technology to create effective learning environments for nursing, midwifery, and allied health professional students. The initiative aims to enhance clinical placement capacity and enrich student experiences, ultimately supporting recruitment and retention in the NHS workforce. The judges loved how the team had overcome numerous complicated barriers to using this technology in the clinical environment and for supporting learning in practice for students. They were able to see rich interprofessional opportunities to expand learning and create safe and unique learning environments, with nursing leadership at the fore. This project exemplifies the transformative power of technology in education and serves as a model for expanding clinical placements."

Finalists:

• Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Critical Care Outreach Team
• Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust - Love to learn
• LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare - Utilisation of technology and data in nursing
• NHS Blood and Transplant - TransplantPath  
• North Bristol NHS Trust - Safe to Respond – Preventing deterioration with technology and data
• Serco Group, Mental Health Innovations UK and Unify Business Solutions - SHOUT for prisoners
  
• South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust - Enabling effective learning environments amongst nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals using virtual reality technology
• The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust - Virtual ward remote monitoring
• West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - Self-rostering using employee online
• West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - Surgical virtual hospital for elective colorectal patients

Theatre and Surgical Nursing

Winner:

NHS England – GIRFT - National non-medical preoperative assessment network

"GIRFT’s National Non-Medical Preoperative Assessment Network provides a collaborative platform for non-medical leaders in preoperative services, promoting knowledge exchange and best practice to improve patient care, amid rising surgical demands post-pandemic. The judges were impressed by the project’s focus on partnership, collaboration, and inclusion, reflecting the passion, determination, and leadership demonstrated by those behind it. With key achievements, including national publications that enhance patient experiences, this initiative showcases a commitment to excellence. The judges were inspired and look forward to seeing the project’s continued impact on the future of patient care."

Finalists:

• Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - Enhancing patient safety on a surgical assessment unit with the introduction of non-medical prescribing for senior nurses
• Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre - Prehabilitation of patients undergoing elective arthroplasty procedures
• Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust  and South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre - Remote monitoring of post-operative patients post discharge following hip and knee arthroplasty
• HCA Healthcare - Reducing colorectal surgical site infection through data innovations
• NHS England - GIRFT - The national non-medical preoperative assessment network
• West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - Surgical virtual hospital for elective colorectal patients
• West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust - Peri-operative nutritional support for hip fracture patients