New: Transforming Care for Older People Award 

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New: Transforming Care for Older People Award 
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The NHS is undergoing a transformation to meet the needs of an ageing population. With an increasing number of older adults living with multiple long-term conditions and frailty, the system is focused on integrated, person-centred care that prioritises prevention, early intervention, and effective care coordination. The aim is to ensure older people receive the right care at the right time, reducing hospital admissions and supporting their independence. 

This award recognises NHS-led projects that have transformed care delivery for older people. Judges are looking for projects that drive measurable improvements in access, patient experience, and health outcomes. Successful projects will demonstrate how they have improved care coordination, streamlined service delivery, and achieved sustainable impact within the NHS. 

Eligibility

All NHS organisations (including providers, partnerships and systems), General Practice and primary care organisations.

Ambition

  • Describe the healthcare challenge faced by older people and how the project aimed to address it. 
  • How did the project improve care delivery through integration and coordination across services? 
  • What specific goals or outcomes were set for the project, and how were they determined? 

Outcome

  • Provide evidence of measurable improvements in patient outcomes, such as reduced hospital admissions or improved care coordination. 
  • Highlight any innovations introduced by the project that improved the delivery of care for older people. 
  • Demonstrate how the project’s improvements are sustainable and will continue to benefit older people in the long term. 

Spread

  • How has the project been scaled or replicated within other departments or NHS trusts? 
  • What evidence supports the replicability of the project across the NHS or other settings? 
  • Describe how the project’s results and learning have been shared within the NHS. 

Value

  • How has the project improved the patient experience for older people, based on feedback from patients, carers, or staff? 
  • Demonstrate any financial savings, operational efficiencies, or improved use of resources resulting from the project. 
  • Provide evidence of the value delivered by the project, both in terms of care improvements and cost-effectiveness. 

Involvement

  • How were older people, families, and carers involved in the project’s design and implementation? 
  • Describe how patient feedback and engagement shaped the project. 
  • What steps are being taken to ensure the project’s sustainability and continued improvements in older people’s care? 

New: Transforming Care for Older People Award 

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