WINNER

Spire Healthcare

Reducing the Incidence of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in Post-Surgical Patients and Improving the Recognition and Care for Those Who do Develop a Clot.

The project set out to conduct a systems engineering initiative for patient safety (SEIPS) review of the entire venous thromboembolism (VTE) process across Spire hospitals nationwide, having identified this as an area requiring improvement. The aim was to develop and implement actions to address concerns and resolve identified issues. Through this work, the team created action packs and development plans that have successfully reduced avoidable VTE by 64 per cent among patients over the past two years, thereby reducing this life-threatening surgical complication and improving patient outcomes. The project ran from summer 2023 to summer 2025.

Highly commended

Cora Health: Flippin’ Pain. A Population Health Initiative Engaging, Educating, And Empowering People to Reduce The Burden of Chronic Pain.

Finalists

Doccla & Leicester, Leicestershire And Rutland ICB: Proactively Supporting Patients Through Virtual Care Across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB

Medefer: Targeted Prostate Health Checks: Finding Cancer Earlier

Primary Care Physio: Menopause Education: Empowering Women With Knowledge And Skill Around Menopause to Support in The Management of MSK Pain

Topics

Revealed: Winners of the 2026 HSJ Partnership Awards

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More than 1,200 healthcare leaders gathered in London last night as HSJ hosted its HSJ Partnership Awards and Independent Healthcare Providers Awards, celebrating organisations working with the NHS to deliver innovation and improved care.