WINNER: DMC Healthcare, Lincolnshire ICB, United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals Trust, and Lincolnshire Elective Activity Coordination Hub: Reducing Dermatology Patient Waiting Lists Post-COVID Recovery

Recovery DMC Healthcare, Lincolnshire ICB, ULHT, and Lincolnshire EACH collaborated to address the dermatology waiting lists in Lincolnshire following the covid crisis, which had surged to nearly 8,000 patients, with wait times exceeding 100 weeks. The Lincolnshire EACH was already established as a centralised service for referrals and was a pivotal service in this project to review and validate the entire waiting list. This ongoing collaboration underscores a commitment to continuous improvement. There are plans to extend its impact across specialties, setting a precedent for effective healthcare delivery.

Highly commended:

Vanguard Healthcare Solutions & South Warwickshire University FT: Reducing Waiting Lists, Generating Funds, Improving Lives: Establishing A Surgical Hub

Finalists

Acumentice And Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Trust: Elective Care Recovery Programme

EMS Healthcare, Medinet, University Hospitals Of North Midlands Trust: Reducing Waiting Times With A Dual Procedure Mobile Endoscopy Unit

Changeology Group & Airedale General Hospital: Theatres Elective Recovery Initiative

Ideal Health In Partnership With Guy’s And St Thomas’ FT: Supporting Elective Recovery Through Improving Patient Data Quality

Spire Healthcare And NHS England: Increasing Capacity To Treat More Patients And Improving Clinical Outcomes By Reducing The Length Of Stay For Joint Replacements

Sulis Hospital Bath & Royal United Hospitals Bath FT: Regional Capacity Integration

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Winners of HSJ Partnership and inaugural Independent Healthcare Providers Awards revealed