A collaborative digital inclusion project, funded by the Health Foundation, led by colleagues at West Middlesex University Hospital, the London Borough of Hounslow, the official charity CW+ and Imperial College Health Partners has won an MJ Award.
The team won an award for “A whole council approach to tackling health inequalities”, a fantastic achievement to have taken home to prize, among many successful local initiatives.
The project, led by Dr Sadia Khan, Service Lead Consultant Cardiology, aims to improve access to technology and digital health services delivered at the hospital, and close gaps in digital literacy experienced by residents, to reduce health inequalities in the community.
Dr Sadia Khan said: “It is fantastic to see our partnership working with organisations across the borough of Hounslow be recognised with this award as we continue to tackle health inequalities. It is a true collaborative effort, with support from local government, health and social care, which allows us to identify areas for improvement and make substantial and positive change to improve digital literacy and outcomes for those in our community.”
The Borough-Based Partnership (BBP), a collaborative working group between the Council and NHS partners, brings together health, social care, and Council services for an integrated, effective system.
Find out more about the BBP’s work in tackling health inequalities here.
The MJ Awards celebrate and recognise the epitome of the work that takes place across local government, and the teams that dedicate themselves to supporting local communities.