WINNER

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton FT

A Parkinson’s Rapid Advisory and Intervention Therapy Service

A new rapid response therapy service for Parkinson’s patients has been established through funding from Parkinson’s UK. The service employs a part-time occupational therapist and physiotherapist, who work across both acute hospital settings and community care.

The team prioritises patients in crisis or at risk of hospital admission, responding to referrals within 72 hours. Their work focuses on improving Parkinson’s care through education, training sessions and joint therapy assessments, supporting patients in their own homes where possible.

Read a detailed case study about this project at HSJ Solutions.

Highly commended

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals FT: Simple Changes, System Impact: Trust-Wide Fluid Balance Reform That’s Built to Last

Finalists

Alder Hey Children’s Hospital FT: Implementation of Martha’s Rule Utilising the WhatsApp Platform as a Communication Tool

Lewisham and Greenwich Trust: Urgent Community Response (UCR) Service

London Ambulance Service Trust: Recognising Ineffective Breathing During 999 Calls

Northamptonshire Healthcare FT: Innovation and Collaboration With the Northamptonshire Intermediate Care Team

Tameside & Glossop FT: Community Deteriorating Patient and Sepsis Programme

The Royal Wolverhampton Trust: Sepsis Dashboard

University Hospital Southampton: Remote Surveillance of Unwell Patients on the Wards – a Proactive Approach to Patient Safety

 

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