We are thrilled to announce that we have won the prestigious Innovator in Care Award at the annual Hospice UK Awards, celebrating the pioneering work taking place at hospices and palliative care organisations nationwide.

This year, the awards received over 150 entries across eight categories, making it the strongest and most competitive pool they have ever had.

The Innovator in Care award recognises individuals and organisations who have improved the experience of care through creativity, collaboration and forward-thinking approaches.

We have received the award for our GP Information Clinics, recognised for transforming how people with life-limiting illnesses, their families and carers access support and information.

Developed in partnership with local Primary Care Networks, our GP Information Clinics embed specialist hospice expertise directly within GP practices.

This innovative approach allows patients and families to receive timely, personalised guidance in a familiar and trusted environment. By offering hospice support earlier in a patient’s journey, the clinics empower individuals to make informed decisions and enhances their overall experience of care.

Presented at Hospice UK’s national conference in Liverpool, the award was accepted by Olivia Bowskill, Community Engagement Manager at The Myton Hospices, who leads the project. Olivia said:

I am incredibly proud to have won this prestigious award, which highlights just how important it is to reach people earlier in their illness. The patients I see in these clinics are often able to access support services they never knew existed. Being able to offer this service at such a critical time – when things can feel scary, complex and uncertain – helps to ensure people have the knowledge and reassurance they need.

The Hospice UK Innovator in Care Award judges commented:

The Myton Hospices have shown how innovation, partnership working and community engagement can transform patient outcomes. Their work has measurable impact and they are helping to influence national improvements in early access to palliative care and inspiring other hospices to explore community-based initiatives.

Ruth Freeman, CEO at The Myton Hospices, said:

This award reflects our commitment to reach people earlier in their illness and be alongside them and their families every step of the way. Our GP Information Clinics are a brilliant example of how innovation and partnership working can make that pledge a reality.

We are thrilled that this work has been recognised by Hospice UK and I would like to personally thank Olivia for all of her hard work and the GPs, healthcare professionals and Primary Care Networks we are working with for making this possible.

We plan to expand our GP Information Clinics across Coventry and Warwickshire, enabling even more patients and families to benefit from earlier access to specialist support.

The long-term goal is to embed this model as a sustainable, community-based approach to palliative care, creating a replicable blueprint for hospices nationwide.