Xytal Health Management & Suffolk and North East Essex ICB
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 HSJ PARTNERSHIP AWARDS
RECOGNISING Most Effective Contribution to Integrated Health and Care
Xytal Health Management & Suffolk and North East Essex ICB is proud to announce that the project: Reconnecting the Primary-Secondary Interface has been shortlisted for the Most Effective Contribution to Integrated Health And Care at the 2026 HSJ Partnership Awards, which recognise outstanding dedication to improving healthcare and effective collaboration with the NHS.
The HSJ Partnership Awards have become the most recognised and respected mark of the strongest relationships between suppliers and the NHS. Following the thorough judging process, Xytal Health Management & Suffolk and North East Essex ICB was included in 160+ organisations, projects and individuals that made the final shortlist amid 240+ entries logged for the 2026 awards programme.
The 2026 awards judging panel was made up of a diverse range of highly influential and respected figures within the healthcare community, including; David Davis, Chief Clinical, Information Officer, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Maria Kane, Chief Executive, North Bristol NHS Trust, Louise Stead, Group CEO, Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Nina Khazaezadeh, Regional Chief Midwife for London, NHSE London, Peter Kelly, Regional Director and NHS Director of Public Health, Yorkshire and North East England, Office of Health Improvement and Disparities.
Project Synopsis:
Suffolk and North-East Essex (SNEE) are improving their Primary-Secondary care interface through a pioneering partnership with Xytal. Aligned with the NHS 10-Year Plan, the programme invests in developing medical leaders to foster stronger collaboration across the interface.
Both sides had previously identified key challenges and solutions, yet implementation had stalled despite detailed documentation. Consequently, attention turned to how progress and momentum could be achieved.
Already there’s evidence of leaders taking measurable action around shared objectives, with an emerging set of high-performing leaders ready for change. The programme provides practical support, leadership development, and actionable strategies to bridge gaps across care.
Jason Roberts at Xytal Health Management comments,
“This shortlist recognition from the HSJ Partnership Awards 2026 is something we are genuinely proud of. It speaks to the dedication of our teams and their focus on improving care in ways that matter.”
Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 19th March 2026 at Evolution London. The event celebrates excellence in healthcare, promotes best practice, and recognises the people and projects improving outcomes for patients nationwide.
For more details on the 2026 HSJ Partnership Awards shortlist, visit https://partnership.hsj.co.uk/
NOTES TO EDITORS
For more information/media enquiries relating to the 2026 HSJ Partnership Awards, please contact Rebecca Bright on rebecca.bright@hsj.co.uk or tel: +44 020 7608 9056.
For more information relating to Xytal Health Management please contact Jason Roberts, Jason.roberts@xytal.com
ABOUT THE HSJ AWARDS
The HSJ Partnership Awards recognise the most effective collaborations with the NHS highlight the benefits which working with the private and third sectors can bring to patients and NHS organisations.
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