WINNER

Devon Partnership Trust and Royal Devon and Exeter FT: Connecting Physical and Mental Health Services in Gastroenterology

The Gastroenterology Big Room was established between Devon Partnership Trust and Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust to improve the dedicated mental health support for gastroenterology patients. Gastroenterology patients with chronic and functional conditions often also suffer from mental health conditions. Holistic assessment and treatment impacts positively on both physical and mental conditions – often helping to reduce investigations and admissions. The project therefore focused on providing dedicated support to help patients and acute staff understand the connection between mental and physical health and increase access to care to ensure patient safety and improve quality of life.

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Finalists

  • Mersey Care FT: Borderline Personality Disorder Policy and related service developments — HIGHLY COMMENDED
  • Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust: The Understanding Psychosis Workbook - An Accessible Workbook for People with Learning Disabilities and Other Cognitive and Communication Needs
  • Mersey Care FT: Digital Solutions to Patient Safety Through Covid
  • Mersey Care FT: 24 /7 Urgent Care
  • Sherwood Forest Hospitals FT and Nottingham Trent University: People First; Supporting Colleagues to Support Others
  • South London and Maudsley FT with Oxehealth: Improving Patient and Staff Safety While in Seclusion Room by Introducing Novel Technology
  • Southern Health and Social Care Trust: Seven Shades of Culture Change

Topics

Winners of HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2021 revealed