We are excited to share that we have been shortlisted for the ‘Most Effective Contribution to Improve Care for Those with Long-term Conditions’ at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2025.
Now in their eighth year, the HSJ Partnership Awards have become the most recognised and respected mark of the strongest relationships between suppliers and the NHS.
We have been nominated for our CPAP Project for Patients with Learning Difficulties. Working in collaboration with NHS England and Pathways Associates, this project saw us produce a range of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) resources for people with learning difficulties or autism who suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a disorder in which a person has irregular breathing at night, characterised by repeated collapse of the upper airways during sleep, causing breathing to stop. The brain automatically reacts by waking the person up to restart breathing.
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is often the treatment of choice for people who have been diagnosed as suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). This treatment works by preventing the air passage from narrowing or collapsing during sleep. CPAP equipment continuously and gently blows slightly pressurised air through a nasal mask into the airway. This prevents the collapse of the airway during sleep. Once the air passage is held open by the use of CPAP, both breathing and sleep usually return to normal.
OSA and CPAP therapy can be common in people with a learning difficulty. Learning difficulties encompass a wide range of conditions that affect a person’s ability to acquire, process and retain information. People with a learning difficulty may require tailored approaches to various aspects of their lives, including healthcare.
Despite this, there was a lack of resources available for people with a learning difficulty or autism who require CPAP therapy. Working alongside NHS England, we wanted to make this right and enhance the lives of these patients. We produced video content, leaflets, booklets and instruction guides to support people in using their equipment safely. We also created resources for carers and healthcare professionals to provide further support.
The resources created have been made in easy-read form to help people understand:
- The importance of using CPAP as prescribed
- The importance of telling the hospital sleep service promptly if there are any issue
- How to use and maintain CPAP equipment, and much more
We were thrilled with the project’s outcome and the positive difference it has made and will continue to make in people’s lives. Being shortlisted for the award demonstrates our company values and our overriding commitment to providing life-enhancing services.
To view the project in more detail, click here
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