Guy's and St Thomas' Initiatives Recognised at NHS Excellence Awards

Two significant programmes, including the Evelina London child health integrated learning and delivery system, have earned regional champion status in the inaugural NHS Excellence Awards. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, a prominent London-based NHS Foundation Trust operating two major central London hospitals, was recognised for its innovative work.

Evelina London Child Health System Honoured

Evelina London’s child health integrated learning and delivery system (CHILDS) secured the London regional champion title for the ‘Neighbourhood health’ award. This pioneering system has been developed over more than 10 years. It uses a population-health informed approach to enhance outcomes for children and young people. The model particularly focuses on those with long-term conditions.

CHILDS specifically benefits patients with conditions like asthma, eczema, and constipation. The programme provides crucial tools and methods for delivering proportionate universal care. A key objective is to actively reduce health inequalities across communities. This ensures that children most in need receive timely and appropriate care.

NHS data and advanced analytics are proactively utilised by CHILDS clinicians. This process identifies children who may benefit from early intervention. Personalised care plans are then created to meet their specific developmental and health needs. The system aims to provide targeted support efficiently.

Information and resources empower families to better manage their own health. Any necessary care is delivered in a familiar setting close to home. These include local GP surgeries, community health centres, or family hubs. This approach minimises disruption and fosters patient comfort.

Eleanor Wyllie, CHILDS programme manager, expressed significant satisfaction. She stated, "We’re delighted to have been selected as a regional champion, and hugely proud that materials developed by CHILDS have been shared within south east London, regionally and nationally, to support adoption of this model more widely." Ms Wyllie added that the team is "really looking forward to attending the NHS Excellence Awards ceremony in June and hope to see the team’s fantastic work being recognised on a national stage." This widespread adoption underscores the model's effectiveness.

Leadership Development Recognised

The Trust's Kofoworola Abeni Pratt Fellowship also received significant recognition. It was named London regional champion for the ‘Valuing our people’ award. This vital fellowship was launched in 2021.

It honours Kofoworola Abeni Pratt, the first Black nurse to graduate from the renowned Nightingale School of Nursing. The programme specifically addresses the identified gap in senior leaders who identify as being from a global majority background. This initiative champions diversity in healthcare leadership.

The Fellowship is open to all nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals within Guy's and St Thomas'. Participants gain a unique opportunity to lead on significant projects across the organisation. They work closely with various groups, including senior leaders. This experience would typically not be available in their standard clinical roles.

This programme is making a tangible difference. It directly supports career progression and professional development within the Trust. It represents a key part of Guy's and St Thomas' wider anti-racism commitment.

Róisín Fitzsimons, Deputy Director of Nursing for Culture and Strategy, spoke of the achievement with pride. She said, "We’re so proud to be recognised for this unique, immersive, leadership development opportunity. It’s really making a difference in helping us to address the racial and ethnic disparities that we know affect career progression within the organisation." Ms Fitzsimons looks forward to further highlighting this important work at the awards ceremony.

Both initiatives exemplify Guy's and St Thomas' commitment to outstanding patient care and equitable staff development. These regional champions will attend the NHS Excellence Awards ceremony. National winners will be announced on Wednesday 10 June at NHS ConfedExpo in Manchester. Recognition at this level highlights the Trust's dedication to improving health outcomes and fostering an inclusive workforce.

OFFICIAL SOURCE VERIFICATION: This report is based on official clinical data from NHS Trust / Health Authority. Document: Trust teams triumph as regional champions in the NHS Excellence Awards Source Link: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/news/trust-teams-triumph-regional-champions-nhs-excellence-awards

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