After winning the regional round of the first-ever NHS Clinical Hackathon, the team claimed third place at the National Grand Final in London, hosted by Quantinuum — the world's largest integrated quantum computing company.
The final brought together 13 NHS teams from across the UK, all competing to turn frontline NHS challenges into life-changing solutions.
Team Wilmslow's app tackles a serious issue: obstructive sleep apnoea in children. Many young patients suffer for over a year without diagnosis, leading to poor sleep, behavioural difficulties, and long-term health issues.
Their app was:
- Dreamed up and prototyped in a single day
- Designed to speed up diagnosis and referrals
- Able to cut down waiting times
- Focused on giving children their sleep and their childhood back
Following their win at the Wilmslow Health Centre hackathon, the team developed the app further over several weeks, culminating in their pitch in London on Thursday 1st May in front of expert judges.
Dr Amar Ahmed, Founding Partner of the NHS Clinical AI and Quantum Hackathon and GP at Wilmslow Health Centre, said "The Hackathon proves what happens when we empower NHS staff. You don't need to be a tech wizard — just someone with insight, compassion, and the will to make things better. It's about unlocking innovation from within."
Dr Ayaz Damani, GP at Wilmslow Health Centre added "It was a fantastic event, and an honour to represent Wilmslow Health Centre and the North West. Our team — a blend of primary and secondary care clinicians — has shown that innovation through collaboration is not only possible, but powerful. We're thrilled to have received a finalist prize!"
Mr Haroon Saeed, ENT Surgeon and Wilmslow native commented "Sleep apnoea in children is under-recognised and devastating for families. Our app offers a way to act sooner and change lives. It's about giving children their energy, their sleep and their smiles back."
