The teams and individuals behind the delivery of NHS services including catering, transport, procurement and IT support have been singled out for praise with the announcement of the winners of the 2017 Health Business Awards.
Run by Health Business magazine; the competition recognises and celebrates the significant contributions made each year by organisations and individuals that work inside and alongside the NHS.
Prizes were presented in 22 categories. The winners and commendations were as follows:
Outstanding Achievement in Healthcare (sponsored by CCube Solutions)
Winner: University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Commended:
- Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
- Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
- Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Birmingham Women's and Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Inclusion (part of South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust)
Estates and Facilities Innovation Award (sponsored by ISS Healthcare)
Winner: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Commended:
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Transport & Logistics Award (sponsored by BPA)
Winner: Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Commended:
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Car Club Expansion
- Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH)
- London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS FT
Hospital Procurement Award (sponsored by Garran Lockers)
Winner: Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Commended:
- Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
- East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
- Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Patient Safety Award (sponsored by Assistive Partner)
Winner: West London Mental Health NHS Trust
Commended:
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS FT
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- NHS Fylde and Wyre Clinical Commissioning Group
- North East London Foundation Trust/BHR Clinical Commissioning Group
Environmental Practice Award (sponsored by LASER Energy)
Winner: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Commended:
- University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
- North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
- York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Healthcare IT Award (sponsored by Fujitsu)
Winner: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Commended:
- NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
- NHS Arden & GEM CSU
- Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust
- East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Commissioning Award (sponsored by National Autistic Society)
Winner: NHS Barnsley CCG
Commended:
- City and Hackney CCG
- Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group
- NHS Southwark Clinical Commissioning Group
- NHS Fylde and Wyre Clinical Commissioning Group
- NHS South Gloucestershire CCG
Sustainable Hospital Award (sponsored by Centrica Business Solutions)
Winner: Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Commended:
- Aintree University Hospitals NHS Trust
- North Bristol NHS Trust
Teleheath Award (sponsored by Awesome Apps)
Winner: Airedale NHS Foundation Trust - Telehealth in Care Homes
Commended:
- East London NHS Foundation Trust
- Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
- NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group
NHS Finance Award (sponsored by CCube Solutions)
Winner: North Bristol NHS Trust
Commended:
- North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Hospital Catering Award (sponsored by Ooft! Kitchen)
Winner: Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Commended:
- Cardiff & Vale University Health Board
- North Bristol NHS Trust
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Air Ambulance Service Award:
Winner: Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Commended:
- The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
- Devon Air Ambulance
- Midlands Air Ambulance
- London Air Ambulance
Hospital Building Award
Winner: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - DASH
Commended:
- NHS Dumfries and Galloway - Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Bradford Royal Infirmary
Healthcare Recruitment Award:
Winner: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Commended:
- London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- NHS North Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group
- East Midlands Ambulance Service
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Innovation in Mental Health Award:
Winner: Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
Commended:
- Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
- Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Collaboration Award:
Winner: Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust / Greater Manchester Casualty Reduction Partnership / North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Commended:
- Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust / Durham Constabulary
- East Midlands Ambulance Service / Derbyshire Police
- Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust / West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
- South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust / Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Patient Data Award:
Winner: NHS Arden & GEM CSU
Commended:
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Hospital Cleaning Award:
Winner: St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Commended:
- City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
- St George’s University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Publicity Campaign Award:
Winner: Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group
Commended:
- NHS Arden & GEM CSU
- United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Hospital Security Award
Winner: East Lancashire Hospitals Trust
Commended:
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Ambulance Trust of the Year
Winner: West Midlands Ambulance Service
Commended:
- East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS)
- London Ambulance Service NHS Trust