Thrombosis UK is pleased to announce that entries are now being accepted for the 2024 VTE Awards.
The awards celebrate outstanding practice across healthcare services working to prevent and embed effective management of venous thromboembolism (VTE).
Applications are welcomed from all healthcare settings including secondary, primary and community care.
Thrombosis UK is pleased to announce the results of the 2023 VTE Awards.
The award ceremony was hosted by Lyn Brown MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Thrombosis (APPGT), in the House of Commons on Wednesday 29th November.
Thrombosis UK would like to thank and congratulate all those who entered these awards. Entries were received from across the UK, and showed the immense work, determination and passion by so many healthcare professionals to improve prevention and management of blood clots.
Award winner categories:
VTE Award for Enhancing Patient & Carer Experience
Presented by Lyn Brown MP. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) affects between 1-2 per 1000 adults globally and it remains a leading preventable cause of hospital death.
Results:
Winner of 2023 VTE Award for Enhancing Patient & Carer Experience - Royal Glamorgan Hospital, for their Pharmacy Led Anticoagulation Initiation and Monitoring Service.
Runner up in the 2023 VTE Award for Enhancing Patient & Carer Experience - Kettering General Hospital, Haemostasis and Thrombosis Multi-discipline Team.
VTE Award for an outstanding patient resource, sharing information about VTE prevention
Presented by Eve Knight, retired founder and CEO of Anticoagulation UK, This award recognised work undertaken by an individual or team to address gaps in patient information on the prevention of blood clots and the importance of seeking help if a blood clot is suspected.
Winner of the VTE Award for an outstanding patient resource, sharing information about VTE prevention, Thrombosis Team from Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
VTE pathway award for leading to improved timely diagnosis of thrombosis
Presented by Prof Roopen Arya, Director of the National VTE Exemplar Centres Network. This award sought applications which evidenced the improvement in patient outcome through implementation of an effective DVT &/or PE pathway.
Results:
Winner of 2023 VTE Award for VTE pathway leading to improved timely diagnosis of thrombosis – the Nurse-led service at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Foundation Trust.
Thrombosis UK Award for an excellent Quality Improvement programme that advanced practice in thrombosis prevention or management.
Presented by Dr Aidan Fowler, Director of NHS Patient Safety, this is an award given to an individual or team who have identified an area of concern across VTE prevention, management or patient experience, and as a result, undertaken a Quality Improvement programme which brought significant and sustainable improvement.
Results:
Winner of the VTE Awards Excellent Quality Improvement programme that advanced practice in thrombosis prevention or management was awarded to Betsi Cadwalader Hospital University Health Board, APPLE approach.
Second Place in the VTE Award for Excellent Quality Improvement programme that advanced practice in thrombosis prevention or management went to The All Wales Hospital Acquired Thrombosis (HAT) Steering Group.
Third place in the VTE Award for Excellent Quality Improvement programme that advanced practice in thrombosis prevention or management, was given to Kettering General Hospital, VTE Prevention Team.
Unsung Hero Award
Presented by Prof Beverley Hunt OBE, Founder and Trustee of Thrombosis UK, this award celebrates the passion, drive and impact an individual has had on VTE prevention, management, advocacy, education and support that is above and beyond their day-to-day role or job description. Often this will be ‘behind the scenes’ but always with a commitment for excellence and willingness to help in whatever capacity to deliver care that makes a positive difference.
Results:
Unsung Hero Award nominated by colleagues – Winner, Marilyn Rees
Unsung Hero Award nominated by patients - Winner, Sharon Collins
Applications for the VTE Awards 2024 are now open!
