A Winchester hospital has been recognised at a national awards ceremony.
Sarum Road Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, was praised for its "outstanding quality of care" at the Laing Buisson Awards on Thursday, November 21.
The private hospital, which has 48 beds, was recognised for its support of staff and patient outcomes.
The award presented to the hospital’s owners specifically recognised the contribution Sarum Road Hospital makes to the overall success of the organisation.
The Laing Buisson Awards are held annually and seek to identify a private hospital group that excels in patient care.
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In 2023, Circle Health Group’s Patient Report Outcome Measures (PROMS) were the highest in the independent sector for the knee surgery category and well above the national average in hip surgery.
PROMS are recognised as the gold standard for determining the clinical effectiveness of a hospital’s treatments and services.
Sarum Road Hospital also recorded the lowest levels of infections and unplanned transfers of care.
The award also considered how Sarum Road Hospital supported its workforce.
In 2023, it was involved in the launch of the independent sector’s first university programme in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University to offer staff a range of professional development courses.
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Sarum Road Hospital also utilised the national apprenticeship levy to support staff, offering them more than 30 unique courses.
Circle Health Group and Sarum Road Hospital successfully used between 95-100 per cent of the levy in 2023.
Paolo Pieri, CEO of Circle Health Group, said: "I am incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication shown by the staff and doctors at Sarum Road Hospital.
"2023 was an incredibly successful year for Circle Health Group and to be named again as Hospital Group of the Year for the second time is a testament to the difference Sarum Road Hospital has on the quality of care to patients."
The judges at this year's awards noted that Sarum Road Hospital and Circle Health Group "showcased an excellent growth story" and "achieved market-leading outcomes that significantly improves patient access and affordability".
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