This award recognises the hard work and dedication of the Air Ambulance sector, which operates as 18 separate charities that raise over £35 million per year in funding.

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Over the past five years the number of ambulance 999 calls has gone up by a third, placing more pressure on ambulances and control room operations.  This award is presented to the Ambulance Trust that has embraced change and demonstrated an increase in response times, the ability to provide treatment at the scene of an accident, and the provision of outpatient services.

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sponsored by Focused FM
New for 2010, the Facilities and Estates Innovation Award, sponsored by Focused FM, recognises NHS and other healthcare organisations that have developed innovative procedures for managing and maintaining healthcare facilities. With the threat of budget reductions looming large we are looking to encourage and propagate the best of innovative practice in the healthcare facilities arena.

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The National Programme for IT, and the wider use of computer technology in the NHS is becoming the envy of the world, with many countries citing NHS projects as examples of good practice. This award will recognise an organisation that is responsible for implementing a ground breaking IT project that demonstrates clear cost benefits to the wider NHS.

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sponsored by Hays Recruitment
Improving patient access and choice depends on the quality and availability of staff in all areas of the hospital practice. This award will recognise the NHS organisation that has developed a robust recruitment policy that delivers both safety and continuity to patients.

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Since 1997, the NHS has seen a huge investment in its fabric - the biggest hospital building programme in its history. This award will be made to the new hospital building project that raises the standard of the healthcare environment and demonstrates value for money and project management excellence.

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The Hospital Catering Award is presented to the NHS Trust that has strived to improve the standard of food and its nutritional value for the benefits of both patients and staff.

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Patients expect hospitals to be clean, and there is clear evidence of a tremendous improvement in cleanliness and infection control standards. This award acknowledges the efforts made by NHS organisations in recent years to raise standards in cleanliness and reduce the risk of hospital acquired infections.

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Recognising the NHS Trust that has delivered value for money and increased efficiency through smarter procurement practice. The winning trust will demonstrate the success of partnerships and collaborations to achieve procurement excellence and cost effectiveness.

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The critical assets of a hospital - its people, property, information and reputation - must be protected.  This award will recognise hospitals that have made significant steps towards a safer environment for patients and workers through the implementation of a security policy which incorporates the latest advancements in CCTV, access control and other monitoring technologies.

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The need for timely, effective information in healthcare is key to realising the benefits of the huge investments in NHS staff and buildings. This award will recognise the most innovative introduction of new technology for storing, retrieving and distributing data throughout the NHS.

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Awarded to the advertising campaign judged to have recorded a demonstrable success in achieving its objectives. The winning campaign can be either internal or external and can combine media including press, radio, television and outdoor advertising.

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Awarded to an NHS organisation that has achieved success in its role and brought benefits to the wider NHS through the dedication and expertise of its staff.

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The environment in which people live and work, has a key influence on their health. This award recognises the NHS hospital that has made progress towards sustainability through the smarter use of energy, transport, waste management etc in order to strive towards a reduced impact of healthcare facilities on the environment.

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Telehealth can provide benefits to patients, healthcare providers, and to community projects. This award will recognise the organisation that demonstrates the most innovative use of use of information and communication technology (ICT) to deliver health services, expertise and information over distance.

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