The NHS is focusing on improving efficiency and productivity to tackle rising demands and financial constraints. Amidst ongoing challenges such as staff shortages, increased patient acuity, and social care capacity issues, innovative solutions are critical. This award recognises projects that optimise resources, reduce costs, and improve patient care through effective resource management, lean working practices, and integration of services. Successful initiatives will demonstrate measurable improvements in operational efficiency, patient throughput, and overall service delivery, highlighting the crucial role of collaboration in advancing NHS efficiency and productivity.
Eligibility
- This award is open to any private sector or independent healthcare provider that has partnered with the NHS to improve the efficiency of NHS services
- These can be single partnerships or joint working projects, but must demonstrate evidence from the past two years up until the awards deadline date