Improving population health outcomes remains a critical priority for the NHS as it addresses long-standing health inequalities affecting communities. The integration of digital solutions is essential for improving access and personalising care, enabling healthcare systems to respond more effectively to the unique needs of local populations.
As ICSs work to implement strategies that align with the broader goals of improving health outcomes and patient experiences, digital technologies facilitate the collection and analysis of data necessary for informed decision-making. This allows for the development of targeted services that can address specific health disparities, ultimately contributing to a more efficient and equitable healthcare system.
This award will go to an organisation or system that has leveraged digital products or services to gain deep insights into the needs of their local population and/or used them to develop new services and care pathways off the back of these insights to reduce inequalities and provide more personalised care. Judges will be looking for collaborative and creative solutions that are generating measurable improvements and will be particularly impressed by those involving multiple stakeholders from across the system.
Eligibility
- All NHS organisations (including providers, partnerships, and systems), General Practice and primary care organisations. Local authorities, VCSEs and providers of social care are also welcome to apply.
- Evidence must relate to a project that is ongoing or completed within the 2 years up until the award entry deadline.