Shropshire hospital trust wins national award for digital and data innovation
The trust in charge of Shropshire's acute hospitals has won a national award for its pioneering use of digital technology and data.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has received the HTN Award for Best Use of Digital and Data for its work with the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) - a new national system designed to improve how data is shared and used across health services.
The trust was one of the first in the country to use the platform to automate national data submissions, helping to improve data quality and ensure consistency in reporting across the NHS.
SaTH said the initiative aims to make better use of data to support patient care and enhance the efficiency of services.
The team is now building on this success by exploring opportunities for advanced analytics, research, AI innovation and greater collaboration with other NHS organisations.
Rebecca Duffy, Director of Digital Transformation, said: "We’re delighted to receive this recognition. The FDP represents a major shift in how data can be used across the NHS. This is not just about reporting but for improving care, understanding what patients need, helping us work better together and driving innovation.
"This award reflects the hard work of our teams and our close collaboration with the national FDP programme to deliver a solution that benefits not only our Trust but the wider NHS community."
