THE NATIONAL shortlist for the NHS Parliamentary Awards 2024 has been announced, with shortlisted nominees will go forward to the final stage of the awards.
The winners in each of the ten categories will be announced in October.
The categories cover exceptional care and health innovation across healthcare services, as well as acknowledging the individual contributions of staff.
This includes the Lifetime Achievement Award, which celebrates those who have worked in the NHS for 40 years or more.
A panel of national judges including notable figures across the healthcare sector will select the winners of this year’s awards.
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony taking place on Monday October 14, where healthcare leaders will join finalists, and politicians in celebrating the contribution that healthcare staff make to the NHS.
In the South East, the regional champions for the NHS Parliamentary Awards have already been named.
The Excellence in Healthcare Award went to AI Working Group at Frimley Health NHS FT.
The Excellence in Mental Health Care Award: Jon Pritchard, Associate Director of Housing & Community Inclusion at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The Future NHS Award was given to The Wessex Kidney Centre at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust’s Maternity Intelligent Automation Transformation Programme was given the The Nursing and Midwifery Award.
The Health Equalities Award went to the Buckinghamshire Lipid Optimisation Programme of the Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
The Excellence in Primary Care and Community Award was given to the Podiatry Team at the Isle of Wight Southern Health Foundation Trust.
The Excellence in Urgent and Emergency Care Award went to the Urgent and Emergency Care Virtual Wards Team at Frimley Health NHS FT.
The Excellence in Education and Training Award went to The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism.
The Volunteer Award went to the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service Volunteer Community First Responders, and the Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr Alan McFarlane.
Anne Eden, Regional Director NHS England South East, said: “Each nomination demonstrates the immense commitment and achievements of teams and individuals working in the South East every day to ensure our patients receive the highest levels of care.
“I congratulate all our regional champions, and wish those who have reached the national shortlist good luck for the national awards ceremony on 14 October.
“Thank you all for all you do.”
