New Category: Driving Prevention and Early Intervention through Digital

New Category: Driving Prevention and Early Intervention through Digital
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The NHS is at a pivotal moment, where digital innovation presents the opportunity to transform how we approach prevention and early intervention. As noted in the Darzi report, digital tools such as AI-driven diagnostics, predictive analytics, and remote monitoring can significantly enhance the ability to anticipate and address health risks before they escalate. By shifting from a reactive to a proactive model, these technologies are poised to reduce pressures on services and improve patient outcomes across the board.

Judges will be looking for NHS-led projects that demonstrate innovative use of technology to prevent illness and intervene early. Successful entries will showcase measurable improvements in patient care, clear integration of digital tools into existing systems, and collaboration across NHS organisations. Projects that demonstrate scalability, co-production with patients, and a clear alignment with the vision of proactive, digital- enabled care, as outlined in the Darzi report, will stand out as exemplars of best practice.

Eligibility

  • All NHS organisations (including providers, partnerships, and systems), General Practice and primary care organisations.
  • Evidence must relate to a project, ongoing or completed within the 2 years up until the award entry deadline.

Ambition

  • Describe the specific health challenge or prevention issue your project aimed to address, and the context within which it was developed. Outline your goals, whether they are focused on early intervention, improving patient outcomes, or reducing demand on services.
  • Explain why a digital solution was essential, detailing the strategic thinking behind the project and the reasons for adopting innovative technologies.
  • Clearly define your success metrics, including both qualitative and quantitative benchmarks.

Outcome

  • Demonstrate how the project was implemented smoothly, ensuring minimal disruption to existing services while driving innovation.
  • Provide evidence of the improvements achieved in patient care—such as earlier detection, enhanced outcomes, or reduced hospital admissions—with both qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Highlight any financial efficiencies, including cost savings or resource optimisation as a result of the project.

Value

  • Discuss how the digital initiative aligns with the broader strategy to enhance prevention and early intervention, ensuring long-term sustainability and patient-centric care.
  • Show how the project has improved patient experiences and outcomes and outline any positive effects on staff workflows or job satisfaction.
  • Provide evidence of the overall value created for patients and the organisation, including time saved and reductions in bureaucracy.

Involvement

  • Describe how the project was co-produced, detailing the collaboration between NHS teams and any technology partners.
  • Provide examples of how key stakeholders, including staff, patients, and external partners, contributed to the project’s success.
  • Share testimonials and evidence of how patients, carers, and communities were actively involved in the design and delivery of the project.

Spread

  • Highlight how the outcomes and learnings from your project have been shared within or beyond your organisation to encourage replication or further innovation.
  • Discuss the potential for scaling the project across other NHS systems or regions, and any evidence of successful replication or adaptation in new settings.

New Category: Driving Prevention and Early Intervention through Digital

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To find out more

Entries, attendance and partnership enquiries, contact Faysal Chaudhry 
Media and marketing enquiries, contact Honey de Gracia
Judging and event management, contact Awards Support