Picker Experience Network (PEN) Awards 2026

Summary

Following this year's Picker Experience Network (PEN) Awards, their 'Learning from the best' report maps the 2026 winners against the priorities of the 10-Year Plan for Health. This report highlights where best practice is already happening and provides further details on the projects that won this year.

For the full details of all shortlisted entries in 2026, PEN's Book of Best Practice is also available. 

Congratulations to the overall winner, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) and The Lighthouse Centre, who were recognised for their outstanding work to improve care for children who have experienced sexual abuse or exploitation. Its child-centred, trauma-informed model provides an alternative to fragmented care pathways. You can find out more about their winning entry here.