WINNER

The Royal Marsden

Breaking Barriers in Healthcare Inequality Through a UK-First Skin-Tone Inclusive Softie

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A softie is a lightweight fabric prosthesis for women post-mastectomy. The Royal Marsden’s rollout of the UK’s first skin-tone inclusive softies represents a significant step to providing equitable patient-centred care and showcases the hospitals dedication to addressing healthcare inequalities.

Trust staff Natalie Johnson and Sarah Adomah spearheaded this initiative, recognising the need for skin tone-appropriate softies. This led to a partnership with Nubian Skin, with funding by The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, to diversify skin-toned softies.

Organisers say they have received positive feedback from patients and staff, highlighting inclusivity and a dedication to improving patients’ quality of life.

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Highly commended: London North West University Healthcare Trust: Building an Anti-Racist Organisation

Finalists:

  • Barts Health Trust, East London CVD Prevention (ELoPe) Group: Employee Health Checks to Reduce Heart Disease Risk
  • Imperial College Healthcare Trust: Dear Tim – Inclusive Recruitment
  • Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance: This Van Can – the Greater Manchester Prostate Cancer Awareness Roadshow pilot
  • Mind & Body Programme - Kings Health Partners, Stockwellbeing PCN and Thriving Stockwell: Pain – Equality of Care and Support in the community (PEACS)
  • AskMyDoc – CIO: AskMyDoc – Engaging, Educating and Empowering Ethnic Minority Communities
  • NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB, Derby City PCN, Community Action Derby and Derby Health Inequalities Partnership: Going Further and Faster in the Detection of Hypertension by Increasing Blood Pressure Checks in At-Risk and Deprived Communities
  • Lewisham and Greenwich Trust: LGT EDI Action Plan 2022-24

 

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