THE MYTON Hospices’ GP Information Clinics have been highly commended at a national awards ceremony.
The charity was shortlisted as a finalist in two categories at the national Palliative and End of Life Care Awards – The Partnership Working Across Health & Social Care Award and The Innovation in End-of-Life Social Care Award.
Both categories recognise Myton’s GP Information Clinics, which are designed to ensure people with life-limiting illnesses are connected with the right support earlier in their illness. Working in partnership with Primary Care Networks, they help streamline referral pathways, build a better understanding of hospice care, and support patients and their carers to feel more confident in accessing available support from the point of diagnosis.
Importantly, the clinics also strengthen relationships with GP practices, ensuring more healthcare professionals understand the full range of services Myton offers.
Myton was highly commended in the Innovation and End-of-Life Social Care category.
The awards ceremony, held in London and hosted by TV presenter Kate Garraway, celebrated excellence and innovation in palliative and end of life care from across the UK.
Myton nurse Olivia Bowskill said: “We are incredibly proud to receive this recognition. Our GP Information Clinics were created to help people access information and support earlier, in a setting where they already feel comfortable and supported.
“We know that many people are unsure about what hospice care involves, and these clinics give us the opportunity to have those conversations sooner, answer questions and help people understand the support available to them.
“This award reflects the dedication of our teams and the fantastic collaboration with our GP partners, helping more people and their families access specialist palliative care when they need it most. We’re excited to continue developing this approach to reach even more people across our communities.”
