Nominations are now open for the second Solihull Together for better lives awards. The awards recognise individuals and organisations who are working together to make life better for Solihull residents.
They have been created by a partnership of local health and social care organisations: Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Solihull Council, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, West Midlands Ambulance Service, Solihull’s primary care providers, the voluntary and community sector and lay members representing the Solihull community.
The focus of this year’s awards is on those people and organisations who provide care and support to adults in Solihull, particularly vulnerable, frail and elderly people.
There are 11 award categories including the Solihull Together award for Dementia friendly service, Care and Health Professionals of the Year and Outstanding Neighbour. Nominations are welcome from Solihull residents, family members of people living in Solihull and anyone working in Solihull.
Full details and online nomination forms are available at www.solihulltogether.co.uk Posters are also being distributed around locations in Solihull including libraries, GP surgeries and care homes. The closing date for nominations is Monday 7 March.
The Rt Hon Jacqui Smith, Interim Chair, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, said: “In an age where technology and automation is reducing face-to-face contact – which in most cases is a good thing – we need to ensure that when caring for the frail elderly we engage with patients, their families or carers, in person, and in a memorable way. When big things happen, the small things matter. Most patient feedback is overwhelmingly positive, but when it isn’t, we must welcome the feedback, take action and continue to improve. I look forward to hearing many examples of the best in care at the awards ceremony.”
The Solihull Together for better lives Awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 21 April at the Renewal Conference Centre, Solihull.
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For more information please contact:
Cassie Simpson, Communications Lead for Integrated Care and Support Solihull (ICASS) programme.
E: cassie.simpson@solihull.gov.uk t: 0121 704 8474 or m: 07342 065947
Notes to Editors
- Solihull Together for better lives is a shared commitment to improve the co-ordination of health and care services in our borough. This commitment includes putting people who use these services, and their carers and families, at the heart of decision making. By working together we will deliver better outcomes and experiences for our population.
- Partners in Solihull Together for better livesare:
- Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group
- Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
- Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- West Midlands Ambulance Service
- Solihull Primary Care providers
- Solihull Voluntary and Community Sector
- Lay members representing people using services, their carers and the wider Solihull community
- The focus for Solihull Together for better lives is on our adult population, particularly those who are vulnerable, frail or elderly. This work is being delivered through the Integrated Care and Support Solihull (ICASS) programme.
Solihull Together for better lives has received national recognition for its work by being awarded vanguard status for Urgent and Emergency Care by NHS England.
