Health bursary reopens for local care projects

Tuesday 31 August 2021

Front-line health workers are being encouraged to put forward their ideas for improving local care.

It follows the return of the Insurance Corporation Health & Social Care Bursary, which is in its 30th year.

The winners will receive £2,500 and the runners up £1,000 to help develop their ideas.

The top prize in 2019 went to Deborah Harris, Moira Norman and Olwen Bain-Brehaut for their 'reminiscence therapy' proposal. It was based on growing evidence that digital reminiscence therapy could be used as a tool to improve the experience of patients through generating interest, curiosity and conversation.

Other successful projects have included diabetes awareness schemes, research into eating disorders, and improving post-treatment care for cancer patients.

“For 30 years we have been astounded and amazed at the quality and diversity of the projects put forward for the bursary,” said Mark Marshall, Managing Director of Insurance Corporation.

“There is so much knowledge and talent within HSC, it is really exciting to see what people on the frontline come up with.”

HSC Committee President, Deputy Al Brouard, said the Insurance Corporation’s continued support was valued by all across HSC. 

“Its bursary not only helps shine a light on the invaluable role played by all of our teams, it also helps encourage them to look beyond the day to day to explore and innovate new ways to improve our services. It is a great means of showcasing all the talent and potential across HSC.’

Submissions can be made from Tuesday 31 August until 4 October. The application form can be downloaded HERE.

A judging panel will meet on 2 November where shortlisted entrants will be expected to make a short presentation about their application. A final presentation will then take place on 17 November.