Oxford NHS leader wins international digital health award

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 13:05 · Archive

Kerrie Woods, Director of Research and Development Clinical Informatics at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), has received the 2026 Info-Tech Women Leading IT Award for her achievements in the IT sector. The award celebrates women who drive innovation and transformation in technology, recognising those who champion advances, build inclusive workplaces, and inspire future leaders.

Ms Woods leads digital and data programmes across healthcare and life sciences at OUH, focusing on the secure re-use of NHS data for approved research, service planning and improvement. She was nominated for the award by Dr Ben Attwood, Chief Digital and Information Officer at OUH.

Ms Woods said her work would not be possible without her team. 'It isn't easy and there is always more to be done, but we are all united by a commitment to high-quality research and the benefits it delivers for patients, staff and the public,' she said. Dr Attwood added that her leadership had 'helped turn ambitious ideas around the safe and effective use of NHS data into services that support research, innovation and better patient care'.

How it is being reported

• Oxford NHS leader honoured for innovation in healthcare technologyKerrie Woods at OUH received the 2026 Info-Tech Women Leading IT Award for her achievements in the IT sector.Oxfordshire Guardian · 1 Nov, 12:30
• Oxford NHS leader honoured for innovation in healthcare technologyKerrie Woods at OUH received the 2026 Info-Tech Women Leading IT Award for her achievements in the IT sector.Oxford Mail · 1 Nov, 12:30

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