Langwith-based Rhubarb Farm, which supports vulnerable people to change their lives through horticulture, has won a health award.

It was named winner of the Social Value accolade at the Health and Care Awards 2024, which celebrate best practice in the health, care, and voluntary sector in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

The farm’s Family Mentors is a highly-trained peer workforce that delivers an evidence-based programme of child development and preventative health support to parents of children aged up to four.

Judges said the outstanding entry showed real evidence of outcomes and impact. Knowing the struggles many families face, this approach is making a meaningful difference and embodied the essence of the category.

The awards ceremony was hosted by the Integrated Care System and took place at the John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Sookholme.

Dr Kathy McLean, chair of the Integrated Care Partnership, said: “Congratulations to all our winners, who have demonstrated that partnership working is having a genuine impact on the people of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. I’ve been blown away by the quality of the entries we’ve received and it’s been fascinating to speak to so many people who are doing excellent work to help improve health and care for local people.”

Acute Home Visiting Service for Mid Notts won the Value For Money Award. Any housebound or care home patient requiring an acute same day visit from a GP is seen by a highly skilled and experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Patients acutely unwell are seen quicker by the team, providing reassurance and treatment earlier than if waiting for a GP visit. Over 12 months more than 2,500 emergency admissions have been avoided, saving £3.375m in secondary care a year.

The Partnership Award went to Men At The Edge, a project started four years ago in response to a high suicide rate in Worksop.

The Best Outcome Award was won by the Diabetes Transition and Young Person Service at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust, which has developed innovative support for young adults aged 18-25.

The Health Inequalities Award went to Broxtowe Learning Disability Collaborative for its health and wellbeing roadshows, aimed at improving the outcomes and experiences of people with learning disabilities.

Opportunistic Flu Vaccinations at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust won the Prevention Award.

The Canal and River Trust’s Swim Sista Swim programme, which is helping black women in Nottingham overcome barriers to taking part in water-based wellbeing and sports activities, claimed the Equity Award.