News | Celebrating Partnership and Shared Success
October 2025
Representatives from DMC Healthcare recently visited colleagues at NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and the Elective Activity Coordination Hub to present a duplicate HSJ Partnership Awards trophy in recognition of a shared achievement in improving elective care recovery across Lincolnshire.
Recognising a Successful Partnership
Following the team’s success at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2025, DMC Healthcare was delighted to visit its partners to formally present a duplicate trophy commemorating the award for Best Elective Care Recovery Initiative.
The award recognised the success of a collaborative programme delivered in partnership between DMC Healthcare, NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and the Elective Activity Coordination Hub. Together, the organisations worked to improve patient access to care and support elective recovery through innovative and collaborative service delivery.
The trophy presentation provided an opportunity to celebrate the collective effort behind the project and recognise the dedication of the clinical, operational, and administrative teams whose work contributed to its success.
Delivering Impact Through Collaboration
The award winning initiative demonstrated the value of strong partnership working in addressing healthcare challenges and improving outcomes for patients.
Built on shared objectives, mutual trust, and close operational collaboration, the partnership has delivered significant benefits for patients across Lincolnshire while supporting wider NHS recovery priorities.
The recognition reflects not only the achievements of the project itself but also the strength of the long standing relationships between all organisations involved.
A Year of Recognition
The HSJ Partnership Award is one of several achievements that have recognised the impact of DMC Healthcare’s work and collaborative approach over the past year.
Recent recognition includes:
- Winner, HSJ Independent Healthcare Providers Awards 2025 – Best Insourcing Initiative
- Winner, HSJ Partnership Awards 2025 – Best Elective Care Recovery Initiative
- Finalist, HSJ Awards 2025 – Partnership of the Year
- Finalist, HSJ Awards 2025 – Independent Healthcare Provider of the Year
- Commended, Quality in Care Dermatology Awards 2024 – Patient Care Pathway: Primary, Secondary and Community
- Finalist, LaingBuisson Awards 2025 – Public Private Partnership
Looking Ahead
DMC Healthcare would like to thank NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and the Elective Activity Coordination Hub for their continued partnership, engagement, and commitment to improving patient care.
The success of this initiative demonstrates what can be achieved when organisations work together with a shared focus on delivering better outcomes for patients and supporting the ongoing recovery of NHS services.
