THE NHS Trust which runs services in Warwickshire and Coventry has been shortlisted for an award recognising its ‘outstanding contribution to healthcare’.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has been shortlisted for Acute Trust of the Year at the HSJ Awards 2021.
UHCW stood out among tough competition from hundreds of other applicants and was shortlisted ahead of the official awards ceremony on November 18.
UHCW was selected based on ambition, visionary spirit and the positive impact it has had on both patient and staff experiences.
Professor Andy Hardy, Chief Executive Officer of UHCW, said: “We are thrilled to have been shortlisted for this prestigious award.
“This recognition truly reflects the collaborative efforts and dedication of our incredible staff who have worked so hard to successfully deliver excellent care throughout a challenging year.
“Over the past year UHCW has provided a window into the NHS and I am so proud that throughout it all the dedication and care which we have shown to our patients has shone through.
“Knowing that there was such stiff competition this year really does make this announcement feel like a wonderful achievement for everyone involved and the nomination has been a tremendous boost to staff.”
UHCW has made a strong contribution to the NHS’s response to the pandemic.
The Trust worked with healthcare leaders in other countries to develop a response to the pandemic, creating a tool to monitor usage of oxygen in real time and remodelling frontline services.
UHCW was at the centre of the world’s media when 90-year-old Maggie Keenan was given the first Covid-19 vaccine outside of clinical trials, signalling the launch of the biggest ever vaccination programme from Coventry.
HSJ editor Alistair McLellan said: “On behalf of all my colleagues, I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust on being nominated in the category of Acute Trust of the Year, in this year’s HSJ Awards.
“The applications we receive always present our panel of judges with a very difficult task as the standard is unfailingly high and the breadth of innovation and passion for patient care is always so inspiring.
“This year, we really have been overwhelmed with the level of entries, particularly when set against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic and the huge challenges faced by our health and social care workforce.
“We are therefore looking forward to welcoming all our finalists to the live ceremony in November and joining us in celebrating their incredible achievements and commitment to excellence.”
Visit https://awards.hsj.co.uk/shortlist-2021 for a full list of nominees for the HSJ Awards 2021.
The selected winners will be announced during the awards ceremony at Evolution, London on November 18.
