Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Idox shortlisted for innovation award
Partnership recognised in 2026 Staff Awards for improving palliative care medicine management.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Idox have been shortlisted in the Exceptional Contribution to Research, Teaching, Innovation or Quality Improvement category at the Trust’s 2026 Staff Awards.
The nomination recognises the collaborative work of Samantha White, Clinical Lead Specialist Palliative Care and Lead Nurse Specialist Palliative and End of Life Care, alongside the Trust’s Medical Engineering team and Idox, in developing and implementing an innovative solution to improve the management and tracking of palliative care lockboxes.
The shortlisted GMS Medical Engineering, Idox and Palliative Care team will attend the Staff Awards ceremony at Cheltenham Racecourse on 6 November, where the winners will be announced.
The annual awards celebrate exceptional contributions made by individuals and teams across Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This year, the Trust received 765 nominations, reflecting the compassion, dedication, teamwork and innovation demonstrated by staff every day. The high number and quality of nominations highlight the significant difference employees make to patients, colleagues and communities across the organisation.
The shortlisted innovation centres on the Idox Lockbox Tracking Solution, a dedicated system designed to help NHS organisations monitor, manage and track lockboxes used to secure ambulatory syringe pumps in community and palliative care settings.
It is particularly rewarding to see technology making a tangible difference in palliative and end of life care.
Chris Williams
Senior Sales Leader at Idox
The solution provides healthcare teams with greater visibility of equipment location and usage, helping to reduce administrative burden while supporting the safe and efficient delivery of care to patients in the community.
Samantha White, Clinical Lead for Specialist Palliative Care at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said:
“Being shortlisted is fantastic recognition of what can be achieved when clinical teams, medical engineering specialists and technology partners work together with a shared goal.
“Our focus has always been on improving the experience for patients and supporting staff with practical solutions that make a real difference. We are delighted that this work has been recognised by the Trust.”
The project reflects a growing emphasis across the NHS on innovation that delivers tangible benefits for both patients and healthcare professionals. By combining frontline clinical expertise with specialist technology and engineering support, the partnership has created a solution that addresses a real operational challenge while enhancing patient care.
Chris Williams, Senior Sales Leader at Idox, said:
“We are incredibly proud to be shortlisted alongside Samantha White and our colleagues at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
“This nomination recognises the power of collaboration and co-design. Working closely with clinicians and healthcare teams has enabled us to develop a solution that meets real-world needs and supports the delivery of high-quality care.
“It is particularly rewarding to see technology making a tangible difference in palliative and end of life care. This recognition reflects the dedication of everyone involved in the project and the strong partnership between the Trust, Medical Engineering and Idox.”
The nomination highlights the value of partnership working between NHS organisations and technology providers in delivering innovative solutions that improve efficiency, support frontline teams and ultimately enhance patient outcomes.
Winners of the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Staff Awards 2026 will be announced at the awards ceremony on 6 November 2026 at Cheltenham Racecourse.
The Idox Lockbox Tracking Solution is a dedicated tracking system built specifically for NHS use. It enables healthcare teams to record, monitor and manage lockboxes used to secure ambulatory syringe pumps, providing a clear audit trail and improved visibility of equipment across healthcare settings.
