This award gives allied health professionals the chance to showcase evaluation projects that have resulted in improvements in service provision. The judges looked for research, service evaluation, quality improvement or audit projects that had resulted in improved care for those accessing the service when choosing the winner of the award:
The Rapid Response Children’s Physiotherapy Team – Lincolnshire Community Health Services
“The impact of a 12 month rapid response respiratory pilot for children with complex physical disabilities living in Lincolnshire.
This is a fantastic example of strong evaluation leading to a fully commissioned service with a sustainable future. It shows how to take healthcare to the community and focus on long-term management of patients alongside a rapid response service. Its co-produced and co-designed; transferable and scalable.”
Further information Advancing Healthcare Awards 2020