OSCARS 2026: Meet the finalists of the Quality Improvement and Research Excellence Award
Nottinghamshire Healthcare is counting down to the Outstanding Service Contribution and Recognition Scheme (OSCARS) Awards Ceremony on 6 November. The OSCARS celebrates the dedication of our volunteers, colleagues and Bank workforce. It’s an opportunity to recognise the people whose hard work, compassion and commitment make a positive difference to the communities we serve.
This year, we received almost 900 nominations from patients, carers and colleagues. After weeks of carefully reviewing every entry, our judges have selected the finalists for the 2025/26 OSCARS.
Over the next two weeks, we’ll be showcasing our finalists ahead of the final reveal at the awards evening. Today, we’re sharing our amazing finalists for the Quality Improvement and Research Excellence Award
This award, which is sponsored by Isla, is for an individual or team who has implemented a quality improvement or research project within their area of work. Small or large scale, the project will have significantly enhanced the quality of service delivery and/or care.
Our first shortlisted nominee is Dr Meghan Thurston. Meghan has been instrumental in leading quality improvement, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the service. Her leadership has delivered tangible improvements for patients through pathway transformation, digital solutions and enhanced engagement processes. She has also played a key role nationally as Deputy Chair of the National Improvement Network, helping to shape the future of health services.
Next is Victoria Place. Victoria is an outstanding clinical leader whose expertise and dedication are improving care across our communities. As Clinical Lead for Falls and Frailty, she has led a successful care home project that has reduced falls, ambulance call-outs and hospital admissions through strong partnership working and a data-driven approach.
Hasan is our third shortlisted nominee for the award. Hasan's innovation and dedication have led to the successful development of the Neuro Active Parkinson’s classes, providing valuable support for people living with Parkinson’s. Recognising an unmet need, he secured funding and created a sustainable programme that promotes strength, balance, confidence and independence, while encouraging long-term self-management and social connection.
The final shortlisted nominee is the City Crisis Team. Through their commitment to a national psychosis and schizophrenia study, the team has helped more people access innovative blood testing, supported research appointments, and responded quickly to research needs. Their efforts have significantly boosted study recruitment and strengthened the Trust’s role in national research.
We’ll be announcing the winner on 6 November on our website and social media channels.
Our awards wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Our Gold sponsors are TPP, Isla Health, The Compassionate Mind Foundation, Hill Dickinson and BT. We've also been supported by Fleet Care Ltd, Mills & Reeve and Merrymeet Marketing.
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