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Great to work with Jo Andrews on a really interesting topic last week - how we manage patient discharge in the NHS. The numbers are stark - 13% of acute beds contain patients that should have already been discharged. 83% of these patients are staying over two weeks. It's not just about bed management - it's about giving people the right care at the right time. Every day in hospital that isn't necessary is a day that can set a patient back, especially for our most vulnerable. Dive into the full report below.

Delays in discharge impacts patient outcomes, creates bottlenecks in acute care, and places additional strain on healthcare systems. Collaborative approaches between hospitals, community care providers, and local authorities are essential to ensure patients transition smoothly back into the community. Insightful article from Dr Jo Andrews and Jack Rowlandson with their take on what's needed to address a long overdue issue 💡

Many thanks to Jack Rowlandson for his help with this article. We frame delays in discharging people from hospital as a system problem, but it is also an individual one. For frail and older people who no longer need acute care, staying in hospital all too often harms rather than heals, diminishing independence and quality of life. I'm sure many of you will have first hand experience of this, as I do. Please, if you think this is important, share... #patientcare #nhs

New NHS data shows a welcome reduction in the waiting list for consultant-led hospital treatment to 7.48 million in November 2024. However, only 59.1% of patients were seen within 18 weeks. The government's new plan aims for 65% of patients to be seen within 18 weeks by March 2026, with a long-term goal of 92%. Responding to today’s data, our College Vice-President, Professor Peter Friend, stated: "It is positive that the NHS has set out a clear plan for how it will improve waiting times for patients. However, as today’s figures show, the system is under intense pressure and if the government wants to meet targets, it will have to back this up with investment in NHS infrastructure, updating IT, and strengthening the surgical workforce.” More from The Times: https://lnkd.in/e3wx8mjc

The UK Prime Minister has unveiled a plan to reduce the NHS backlog in England, where 7.5 million people are waiting for treatment, with many delayed beyond the 18-week target.   The strategy includes expanding community diagnostic centres and surgical hubs to deliver care outside hospitals. Patients will also gain more control and choice over their treatment through the NHS App, allowing them to book appointments and select care locations.   Key targets include reducing the number of patients waiting over 18 weeks by 450,000 within a year and achieving 65% compliance with the 18-week standard by March 2026. While NHS leaders welcomed the ambition, concerns persist over the workforce and resources needed to implement the plan effectively.   As trusted NHS partners in elective care recovery, 18WS stands ready and committed to supporting this initiative. With our proven expertise in insourcing and service delivery, we are prepared to contribute to reducing waiting lists and enhancing patient access to care.   To read the full article, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eVWMBWQ3

NHS hubs will expand into community locations, and the private sector will play a greater role in reducing England’s hospital waiting lists, according to the prime minister. Sir Keir Starmer also pledged to offer patients more choice in treatment locations as part of his plan to address the NHS backlog, which currently stands at 7.5 million, including over 3 million who have waited beyond the 18 week target. He aims to cut long waits by nearly 500,000 within a year. The plan includes: - Expanding community diagnostic centres and surgical hubs for treatments outside hospitals. - Improving patient choice, as only 25% feel they are offered options. - Partnering with private clinics, focusing on joint operations and gynaecological procedures. While doctors welcome the plan, concerns remain about staffing. The goal is to reach 65% by March 2026, reducing the backlog by 450,000.

🚀 Transforming Hospital Discharge with Proven Solutions 🚀 At Xyla, our commitment to enhancing patient care is reflected in our successful partnerships with NHS trusts across the UK. One standout case is our collaboration with an East of England NHS Trust, where we provided robust patient tracking and welfare call services. This initiative not only streamlined the discharge process but also ensured continuous care, significantly reducing hospital readmission rates and improving patient outcomes.  Key Impact:  Xyla complete a post discharge welfare call to all patients within 24 hours of leaving the hospital  A post discharge survey is completed with all patients within 24 hours of leaving the hospital  Over 80% of customers strongly agreed or agreed that they currently had enough support to remain at home    “I’m so pleased the hospital have got lovely people to call me and ask how I am doing”  “Amazing! There should always be discharge calls, as this has made me feel valued”    Our Accelerated Care Pathways are designed to optimise patient flow, reduce bed occupancy, and ensure seamless transitions from hospital to home. With the recent government funding aimed at accelerating hospital discharges, now is the perfect time to leverage our expertise to achieve better healthcare outcomes.  🔗 Learn more about our impact https://lnkd.in/eMxhGK3Q #HospitalDischarge #PatientCare #HealthcareInnovation #NHS #Xyla 

Today’s figures show NHS waiting lists are still at record highs, with patients forced to wait far too long to get the treatment they need. With the recent commitment from the Government about reaching the 18 week NHS target within the next five years, it is clear that the Independent Sector will be vital to reaching this, with only 59% currently of patients currently seen within 18 weeks, compared to the target of 92%.    IHPN analysis (https://lnkd.in/eH6_MZgp) has found that overall NHS activity needs to immediately increase by around 21% of current levels to hit the 92% target, which we believe is stretching but achievable.   There are ways that the NHS can quickly use the independent sector to clear this huge backlog of care, including tackling the c90,000 appointment slots that are made available each month by the sector but currently go unused by the NHS, and which could increase the number of patients treated in the independent sector by 20%.   Read our full response to today's NHS figures here: https://lnkd.in/gUuPNf2Q

Today marks the launch of a plan to tackle NHS waiting lists - a vital step toward ensuring patients gain timely access to the care they need. As the Prime Minister announced, this plan includes the creation of more NHS hubs in community locations and greater collaboration with the private sector to help reduce hospital waiting lists in England. Today’s announcement is an encouraging step forward, with its success to be measured by the meaningful impact it brings to patients currently waiting for treatment. We stand ready to support. https://lnkd.in/eVWMBWQ3

In partnership with NHS Confederation, CF published our report on 'Achieving the 18-week standard for elective care' earlier this month. This followed the Labour government's pledge to ensure 92% of patients wait no longer than 18 weeks from referral to treatment — a target that has not been hit for nearly decade — by delivering an extra 40,000 NHS appointments, operations and diagnostics every week, equivalent to two million a year. 📸 This snapshot summarises key themes of the report, which sets out a transformational response to meet and sustain the elective care standard ⤵ https://lnkd.in/eNYUK8Eb