THE Peninsula Cancer Alliance, working across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, is delighted to announce that the MySunrise App has been shortlisted for HealthTech Partnership of the Year at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2022.

These awards recognise outstanding contributions to healthcare in what has been an exceptional and challenging period across the sector.

More than 190 entries were received for this year’s HSJ Partnership Awards, with 123 projects making it to the final shortlist.

Standing out amongst tough competition from hundreds of other exemplary applicants, the MySunrise team has been selected based on their ambition, visionary spirit and the demonstrable positive impact on patient and staff experiences within the health and social care sector. 

The MySunrise App is a free information resource supporting patients through their cancer treatment at their NHS Hospital. 

It is also a platform for oncology teams and staff, enabling them to keep information up-to date with everything cancer patients need to know, such as Covid updates, support groups and when to get in touch whilst on treatment.

MySunrise is now live at five cancer centres in the South West of England with support from the Peninsula Cancer Alliance and has been developed through a collaborative approach, working together with oncology teams across the Cancer Network.

The app has been shown to improve patient experience by relieving anxiety and help patients feel more in control and make better decision about their treatments. It also saves time and money for NHS organisations and busy oncology teams.

The selected winners will be announced during the awards ceremony at Westminster Park Plaza, London on March 24.

The full list of nominees for the HSJ Partnership Awards 2022 can be found at https://partnership.hsj.co.uk/finalists-2022 .