NHS Innovations London - NHS Innovator London Awards 2008

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The NHS London Innovator Awards 2008 are designed to acknowledge and reward individuals who constantly strive to provide a better service for patients whether through new advances in technology or new products to improve the level of patient care.

Entry Categories

For 2008 there are 7 entry categories:

Medical Diagnostics & Laboratory
Medical Devices & Equipment
ICT & Software
Books, Interactive Media & Health Education
Assistive Technology
Therapeutics & Drug Delivery
Mental Health

The closing date for entry is the 31st July 2008. Please read the Terms & Conditions before applying.

Five entrants from each category will be shortlisted by an independent, expert panel of judges. the winner of each category will be announced at the Awards Ceremony to whcih all shortlisted entrants will be invited.

The Award Ceremony

Last year's winners enjoyed an exciting awards evening at Shakepeare's Globe Theatre. This year the Award Ceremony will be at the fantastic Cafe de Paris on the 30th October 2008.

The Prizes

There is a prize of up to a maximum value of £2,500 for the following:

Attendance at a medical/healthcare related conference of your choice for up to 2 people (including conference fees/travel/accommodation).
Equipment/supplies for your department
Development of your idea/invention/project
A combination of the above

How to Apply

Complete the Application Form and return to awards@nhsinnovationslondon.com or post to Laura James, NHS Innovations London, 250 Euston Road, London NW1 2PQ.

2007 Nominees and Winners

Medical Devices & Equipment

Nominees

Bubble Needle
The Stone Sensor
Treatment of Acute Heart Defects
Infection Resistant Telephone
Dual Lumen CT Catheter
Spect/CT; Calibration Phantom

WINNER: Bubble Needle

Medical Diagnostics & Laboratory

Nominees:

Innovative Use of Selective Mannitol Broth for detection of MRSA
Novel Blood Markers for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Predictor of Coronary Artery Disease
ESBL Rapid Broth
Diagnostic for Toxicity to Azathioprine Therapy

WINNER: Diagnostic for Toxicity to Azathioprine Therapy

Publications

Nominees:

Cognitive Behavioural Thereapy for Eating Disorders: A Comprehensive Treatment Guide
Cognitive Remediation Flexibility Module for Anorexia Nervosa
My Bladder and Me
Timmy's Tummy
Cultural Competency Toolkit
Self Care Manuals

WINNER: Timmy's Tummy

ICT & Software

Nominees:

Home Delivery & Monitoring System (HDMS) for Haemophilia
Down Your Drink: An Interactive Web-based Intervention for Reducing Alcohol Consumption
Team Tool
PANDORA
MindSearch Volunteer Database

WINNER: Home Delivery & Monitoring System (HDMS) for Haemophilia

The Innovator of the Year Award 2007 went to Dr Anton Joseph, from St George's Healthcare NHS Trust

The 2007 Awards Ceremony was held at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London on the 27^th November and was certainly a night to remember!