NHS Lanarkshire is proud to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist at the Health Service Journal (HSJ), Patient Safety Awards 2025 – the only Scottish health board to reach this year’s finals.
The health board has been recognised in the Maternity and Midwifery Services Initiative of the Year category for its project ‘From Conception to Birth – A QI (Quality Improvement) Journey Towards Holistic Antenatal Care’.
This national recognition highlights NHS Lanarkshire’s outstanding commitment to improving patient safety and innovation in healthcare.
Dr Evelyn Ferguson, NHS Lanarkshire Clinical Director for Obstetrics, said: “We are delighted that our project has been recognised on a national platform. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our multidisciplinary teams who have worked tirelessly to enhance antenatal care and embed a culture of continuous improvement for women and families across Lanarkshire.”
The shortlist announcement follows a rigorous judging process led by a panel of esteemed healthcare leaders and patient safety experts, who commended NHS Lanarkshire’s dedication to delivering safer, more holistic care for patients and families.
Leah Noble, NHS Lanarkshire Head of Midwifery, said: “Being shortlisted for the HSJ Patient Safety Awards is a proud moment for our services.
“Our initiative demonstrates how quality improvement can make a real difference in supporting safer, more holistic care from the earliest stages of pregnancy. This recognition reflects the passion and professionalism of our midwifery, obstetrics and wider teams.”
Organised by the HSJ, the Patient Safety Awards celebrate the teams and individuals going above and beyond to protect patients from harm, reduce risks and embed a culture of safety across the UK healthcare sector.
Lorna Lennox, former NHS Lanarkshire Midwife and current Improvement Advisor at NHS Healthcare Improvement Scotland, said: “It’s inspiring to see the lasting impact of quality improvement work we began in Lanarkshire being recognised nationally.
“This nomination reflects not only the dedication of local teams, but the strength of a learning culture that places women and families at the heart of maternity care.”
This year’s awards ceremony will take place on 15 September 2025 at Manchester Central, bringing together hundreds of healthcare professionals from across the United Kingdom.
Winners will be announced during a prestigious evening celebration following the HSJ Patient Safety Congress.
For more information about the HSJ Patient Safety Awards, visit: https://awards.patientsafetycongress.co.uk
