Finalists
For 2026, entries were invited from NHS-led teams from all over the UK, across five categories. Our panel of internal and external judges selected three finalists from each category, which will be showcased at the awards event before announcing the winners of each category. The range and quality of innovations entered for the awards was inspirational again this year and it is anticipated that many new collaborations, and opportunities for shared learning, will occur as a result of the event. Congratulations to all of the finalists and thank you to all of our entrants for taking part.
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve patient services and/or safety
Innovations designed to use AI to improve NHS services (including healthcare processes, diagnosis, screening, treatment and therapy) and/or improve patient safety.
Improved treatments, therapies and rehabilitation
Innovations designed to improve treatments for patients, (including, but not limited to, treatments involving surgery and devices to enhance surgical outcomes), and improved rehabilitation interventions.
Delivering benefits through diagnosis and screening
Innovations designed to improve the detection and diagnosis of health conditions or disease.
Process and systems Innovations
Innovations aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and improving outcomes within healthcare service delivery.