Criteria and application guidelines

We are looking for projects that share our vision. If you meet the following criteria, then chances are you could be our next finalist.

1.  We consider health in the widest sense, taking into account things like lifestyle, environment and emotional wellbeing
2.  Our service is innovative and has a demonstrable impact
3.  We have a plan for sustainability and can demonstrate how others could replicate our model
4.  We involve service users in the delivery and ongoing development of our project
5.  We tailor services to the needs of our users – we don’t believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach
6.  We focus on helping people stay healthy and take ownership of their own care
7.  We have built positive relationships with other parts of our community (e.g. local NHS trust, schools and local organisations)
8.  We undertake regular audit and evaluation to ensure that we are meeting the needs of our users, and can provide evidence of this
9.  We strive to ensure that our service is financially and physically accessible to the widest range of users possible
10.  We have a robust governance structure and provide a supportive and nurturing environment for our staff

Key dates
  

Application guidelines

1.  Entries can either be submitted online, or by downloading and emailing the application form to awards@fih.org.uk.
2.  All entries must be accompanied by testimonial statements.
3. The closing date for applications is Friday 29 August 2008, all entries will be acknowledged.
4.  If you have any questions about the awards or your application, please email awards@fih.org.uk or call 020 3119 3100