AN NHS trust has been won praise for its technological advancements in keeping its staff up-to-date with work issues.

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust was highly commended in the Employee Engagement Awards.

The trust was commended in the best use of technology

category for their online staff benefits platform.

Ann Pope, director of HR at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I am delighted that we have been highly commended for our benefits platform.

“We recognise the hard work and commitment that all of our staff provide and wanted to offer them an engaging way to access benefits.

“Technology plays a massive part in how we communicate in everyday life, so it made sense to utilise it as an employee engagement tool as well.”

The platform focuses on health and wellbeing-centred benefits as well as financial incentives such as discounts.

It was found to have improved staff engagement, supported recruitment and retention as well as helping the organisation financially.

Benefits include a car lease scheme, exclusive discounts with local and national retailers, childcare vouchers and pension information.