The HSJ Awards 2024 took place on 21 November and we were thrilled to hear there were so many North Central London teams and individuals among the winners!
Secretary of State for Health, Wes Streeting spoke at the event, saying the finalists were an “inspiration” who showed they could “get the NHS back on its feet”.
Comedian Dara Ó Briain presented the awards, alongside leaders from across the healthcare sector.
Congratulations to all of the finalists and winners, the recognition is very well deserved.
And the winners are…
Acute Sector Innovation of the Year
Winner:
- Moorfields Eye Hospital FT, Royal Free Hospital, North Central London ICB, NHSE, LOCSU et al. – Single Point of Access.
This collaboration allows community optometrists to refer directly rather than via GPs, with cases triaged and sent to the patient’s preferred hospital. It has increased patient safety, optimised capacity, reduced patient travel and improved communication between primary and secondary care.
Read more: HSJ Awards 2024: Acute Sector Innovation of the Year
Clinical Leader of the Year
Winner:
- North Middlesex University Hospital – Miss Jean McDonald (pictured)
The first Black woman to be appointed a consultant urological surgeon in the NHS in January 1995, Miss Jean McDonald is now approaching three decades as an inspirational, high-achieving pioneer in the NHS and her surgical field.
Read more HSJ Awards 2024: Clinical Leader of the Year | HSJ Awards
Mental Health Innovation of the Year
Winner:
- North London Mental Health Partnership (now North London NHS Foundation Trust) – North Central London Vanguard.
An innovative, psychologically led service that offers wellbeing support to marginalised, excluded children and young people affected by serious youth violence and offending.
Read more HSJ Awards 2024: Mental Health Innovation of the Year