title: In search of inspired ideas for improving patient care.
abstract: The Health and Social Care Awards were launched to celebrate the excellent or innovative work of front line healthcare staff. This article previews the ninth award ceremony next year and highlights two of the winners from this year.
authors.affiliation: Health and Social Care Awards, NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement.
authors.forename: Mari
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Firbank
mesh_terms: D001363:Awards and Prizes; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006801:Humans; D005791:Patient Care / Q000592:standards*; D012947:Social Work / Q000592:standards*; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom