The winners of the very first HSJ Partnership Awards were revealed on 8 March at Banking Hall, London, and DataPro Connect is beyond thrilled that our flagship product, the ‘ESRconnect Spreadsheet’, has been named among the victors! These awards, introduced as a companion to the main HSJ Awards, mark a significant milestone as they exclusively celebrate the exceptional innovation and contributions of commercial partners working alongside the NHS.

With more than 100 entries, the competition was intense. A panel of esteemed judges carefully selected 12 outstanding winners, while an additional 7 collaborations earned high commendations in their respective categories.

Recognition For Vital Contributions

Companies like DataPro Connect play a crucial role in driving innovation within the healthcare sector. Their commitment to enhancing efficiency and patient outcomes was evident in the submissions reviewed by the HSJ Partnership Awards judges. The finalists exemplify the strong, trusted relationships that commercial partners share with the NHS, reflecting the sector’s ongoing efforts to evolve and improve services.

One key aspect that stood out to the judges was the way NHS customers were actively involved in shaping products and services. Their participation at every stage of the awards process reinforced the value of these collaborations. Strong partnerships between the NHS and commercial organisations bring meaningful benefits to the healthcare system, and HSJ has rightly provided a platform to recognise and celebrate these impactful contributions.

HSJ Comments

“The innovation displayed by our winners and finalists is impressive. It is also, of course, vital to the service’s sustainability and future. Faced with seemingly impossible efficiency targets, and having made every possible economy, NHS organisations need their expertise to maintain service quality within an ever-tightening budget. There is also little chance of the Five Year Forward View becoming reality without advances developed by commercial suppliers becoming an integral part of the NHS operating model. The companies we celebrate are those that have accepted the challenge to help the NHS deliver during a period of intense pressure.”

Alastair McLellan, Editor, HSJ

The judges had this to say about the DataPro Connect solution named ‘Best Workforce Innovation’:

‘The judges were extremely impressed by the winner’s commitment and passion, which delivered a product that was able to demonstrate clear value for money.’

For more information on the HSJ Partnership Awards go to: https://partnership.hsj.co.uk/