WINNER: Cyted Health & NHS Scotland: Capsule Sponge Testing – Transforming Early Cancer Detection Across Scotland

The CytoSCOT Programme, launched in 2020, successfully implemented capsule sponge testing, a minimally invasive cancer detection test for Barret’s oesophagus and oesophageal cancer, across Scotland. The purpose of the pilot was to reduce pressure on NHS Scotland endoscopy services by using Cyted’s capsule sponge test as a surveillance and triaging tool. During the pilot, pressure upon NHS Scotland hospitals decreased as patients were triaged and prioritised for endoscopy, shrinking waiting lists and reducing patient anxiety. The pilot also delivered other positive impacts, such as diagnostic efficiency, enhanced patient care and unlocked staff capacity and resource.

Highly commended:

Everlight Radiology: Improving Patient Access To Specialised Radiology Reporting Globally

Finalists

Alliance Medical: Outstanding National Diagnostic Impact, Locally Delivered

ECG On-Demand: Holter Services For Primary Care

GP Care UK: One Stop Shop Community Urology Model

Hexarad & Mid South Essex FT: Using Technology To Improve The Efficiency Of Radiology Services

Inhealth Group And NHS South West: Increasing Capacity And Bringing Diagnostics To New Geographical Locations In The South West

St Josephs Hospital: An Innovative Radiographer Led Service Providing A Responsive And Enhanced Service, With Prompt Diagnosis, For Cardiac Patients

Winners of HSJ Partnership and inaugural Independent Healthcare Providers Awards revealed