Worcestershire NHS trust shortlisted for mental health safety award

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 16:31 · Archive

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust has been shortlisted for a national mental health safety award.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is a finalist in the Mental Health Safety Improvement category at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026. The recognition marks the success of mental health safety work across the two counties.

The trust said the work has focused on improving clinical risk assessments, safety planning and risk management. Patients, families and carers have been involved in shaping the changes. Clinicians have received enhanced training, and a more personalised, narrative-based approach to assessing risk has been introduced.

Chief executive Ellen Rule said the recognition demonstrated the trust's commitment to providing safe and compassionate care.

How it is being reported

• Worcestershire NHS trust shortlisted for mental health safety awardMENTAL health safety work in Herefordshire and Worcestershire has been shortlisted for a national award.Malvern Gazette · 18 Oct, 15:43
• Worcestershire NHS trust shortlisted for mental health safety awardMENTAL health safety work in Herefordshire and Worcestershire has been shortlisted for a national award.Worcester News · 18 Oct, 15:43

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