Publish date: 17 March 2025
We are delighted to share the Trust has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories at this year’s prestigious HSJ Digital Awards.
Best For You, our young people’s mental health programme has been shortlisted for a HSJ Digital Award in the ‘Improving Mental Health through Digital’ category.
The AI and Digital Health Ability Passport Program has been shortlisted for a HSJ Digital Award in the ‘Digital Equality, Diversity and Inclusion‘ category.
Best For You
Best For You is run in partnership with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, West London NHS Trust, and CW+. With evaluation by academic experts at Imperial College.
Dr Johan Redelinghuys, Clinical Director - Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), West London NHS Trust said:
"We are delighted to be shortlisted for the Improving Mental Health through Digital category at the HSJ Digital Awards 2025. This recognition highlights our commitment to empowering young people with accessible, innovative, and user-friendly digital mental health support."
Since its launch in 2021, Best For You has reached over 200,000 people through its website, YouTube, and social media, bringing together specialist information and tried-and-tested digital resources to provide 24/7 support for young people.
The programme also connects organisations across the NHS and beyond, working with over 75 community partners to provide information, early intervention, and support while young people wait for NHS care.
Learn more about Best For You by visiting the website.
AI and Digital Health Ability Passport program
The AI and Digital Health Ability Passport program is an innovative initiative that uses AI to enhance workplace accessibility and inclusion for staff with disabilities, highlighting the Trust's commitment to innovation.
Notable program achievements:
- Disabled staff representation increased from 6.95% in 2023 to 7.32% in 2024.
- In clinical roles, disabled headcount increased by 21.6% (from 218 to 265).
- In senior clinical roles (Bands 8a-8b), disabled representation increased by 14.3%.
Dr Adebayo Tijani, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, West London NHS Trust said:
"We are incredibly honoured to be shortlisted for this prestigious award. This nomination reflects West London NHS Trust's commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, specifically in improving workplace accessibility and inclusion for staff with disabilities.
“We are proud of the impact our AI and Digital Health Ability Passport program has had and are excited about the possibilities ahead."
The HSJ Digital Awards ceremony will take place on 26 June 2025 at The ICC, Birmingham. Good luck to all our finalists!