NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

The organisation's 'Home for Lunch' Campaign has been shortlisted for the HSJ Awards 2024.

The campaign aimed to get patients safely discharged from hospital earlier in the day, reducing risk of injuries, and negative health impacts of longer hospital stays.

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Over 1,350 entries of high quality were received for this year's awards, with 234 projects and individuals making it to the final shortlist.

Simon Trickett, chief executive of NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire, said: "We are delighted to be shortlisted for at the HSJ Awards 2024.

"It will be a huge boost for our dedicated and hardworking teams.

"Massive congratulations especially to every who worked on the initiative from the campaign creatives to frontline ward staff ensuring people were able to be discharged home to friends and families earlier in the day and our communities for supporting us."

The winners will be announced on November 21 at Evolution London.

HSJ editor Alastair McLellan said: "We can’t wait to welcome our finalists to the awards ceremony in November and to recognise and applaud such impressive achievements across the sector."