HEALTHCARE workers across the North-East have been praised for innovative ways of working at the annual Bright Ideas in Health Awards.
The scheme, now in its 13th year, rewards medical staff who contribute ideas and put them into practice to improve patient care.
The ceremony, held the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, featured NHS England Medical Director Sir Bruce Keogh as a guest of honour and saw teams from NHS Trusts including County Durham and Darlington, Sunderland and South Tees receive recognition for forward-thinking care.
Some of the winning ideas included an improved IVF egg collection procedure to save both clinician and embryologist time and a project aimed at empowering GP practice patients to become ‘Practice Champions’.
Dr Nicola Wesley, Head of NHS Innovations North said: “Every year we’re blown away by the passion and dedication of NHS staff and healthcare SMEs (small/medium enterprises) in identifying and developing new ways of doing things within the NHS.
“The wealth of talent in our region really is something to be proud of.
“I echo Sir Bruce Keogh’s sentiments and say a very big well done to all our winners, runners up and all of the people who submitted entries this year.”
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