Winner

How to Manage a Mammoth: A Cbeebies Bedtime Story

by NHS Wales/Talking Type 1

Executive Summary

How to Manage a Mammoth is a children’s book from the Talking Type 1 range, written by a diabetes psychologist in order to help children and families talk about and manage some of the difficult emotional experiences that come alongside living with type 1 diabetes. During Diabetes Week in June 2024, the book was read on the Cbeebies Bedtime Story by actor James Norton, who also lives with type 1 diabetes. The broadcast was watched by children and families across the UK, attracting national coverage, and has continued to support children as an educational and de-stigmatising resource.

Judges’ comments:

The judges found “How to Manage a Mammoth: A Cbeebies Bedtime Story” heart-warming and emotional giving a feel-good factor. This is a very well-designed initiative, with well-described results and feedback from users as well as dissemination and sustainability. The book is a extremely innovative way of reaching the wider public and potential support networks, particularly the education sector. It also provides a resource for HCPs to use in consultations and support groups.”

Highly Commended

Child Centred Clinics – Improving Patient Experience of Hospital MDT Clinics

by Hillingdon Hospital CYPD Team

Executive Summary

We identified that our standard clinic structure was not suitable for all of our patients, specifically those with neurodiversity or additional mental health needs. Following feedback from these families, we identified key issues including the clinic environment, length of appointment and professionals present. We then introduced a clinic specifically for patients who found the standard approach challenging. Changes included minimising the number of professionals and ensuring consistency, removing the waiting room so the patient goes immediately into one room where they remain for the duration, a structured programme of health checks across the year and availability of appropriate resources.

Judges’ comments:

Child Centred Clinics was a well-conceived project aimed at improving the clinic experience for children with neurodiversity or other mental health issues. It is excellent to see positive outcome on the patient experience. A well-designed initiative with a well-described focus and objective. Very clear explanation of the identified need, the impact on wellbeing and user’s feedback.