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When will governments learn that you can't prioritise one over the other? Elective and UEC patients are all competing for the same beds! This policy approach will result in organisational decisions that don't always benefit patients. Work with your clinical teams to support them to make decisions about capacity for "their" patients based on clinical need irrespective of if their care is planned or not. Hopefully we won't see longer queues in ED of patients waiting for beds while elective work is prioritised. 🤞

🌍 New Report Alert: Fixing General Practice in the NHS The British Medical Association has released a new report, Patients First: Why General Practice is Broken & How We Can Fix It, addressing the mounting challenges faced by general practice in the NHS. 📉 It's key findings reveal: - Severe underfunding of GP practices, with 2,000 closures since 2010. - Fewer GPs managing an increased number of patients, resulting in access issues. - The loss of continuity of care, which is vital for patient outcomes. The report outlines immediate, medium, and long-term solutions, including: - Immediate actions to retain GPs and prevent further closures. - A new GP contract that increases funding and supports continuity of care. - A long-term vision for a GP-led, community-focused, preventative healthcare model. This report is a call for bold investment in general practice to ensure patients receive the care they deserve and to secure the future of the NHS. I'm curious to know what my NHS and General Practice based connections think of the report and it's recommendations 🏥 #NHS #GeneralPractice #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #GP

Pushing primary care patients upon secondary care is NOT the way. ➡️As we look at the latest guidance from the BMA on safe working practices, it’s clear that changes in the way we deliver primary care are on the horizon. But I can't help but question whether reducing access to GPs is truly the right solution. ➡️If we reduce the number of patients we can see in primary care, how can we ensure that those in urgent need of clinical attention are seen on time? This could push more patients toward secondary care services, which are already under immense strain and are far more costly to the NHS. While I agree that primary care needs more resources, reducing access seems to be a short-term fix that could have long-term repercussions for the wider healthcare system. ➡️Instead, we need to focus on improving efficiencies in the system, safely trialling new models, and fine-tuning our operations. We must also ensure that all patients are triaged appropriately. If appointments are filled by 9 AM, how can we avoid advising all patients who call after this time to simply contact 111 or 999—whether they’re critically ill or not? The same problem would occur, an increased strain on secondary services ➡️We need sustainable solutions that don't just shift the burden from one part of the NHS to another. What are your thoughts? #NHS #primarycare #BMA

Really insightful report on what we must do differently by working together, celebrating what's good, and where we can improve existing services. Reform requires difficult decisions but reports such as this one are invaluable in ensuring our citizens are are the driving force behind it.

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“We shouldn’t be in a position where trusts are having to cut back on clinical posts that are going to be needed to speed up waiting times.”, the new health secretary, Wes Streeting, told the Health Service Journal. Trusts have to cut costs, and staff are around two-thirds of NHS expenditure, so what else can they do? The answer is wrapped up in this year’s big word for NHS finances: productivity. Chasing appointments for long waiters, hunting for beds, correcting RTT data before submission, chasing tests and TTO drugs, preparing for performance reviews, checking a cohort before sending out a text message... these are all symptoms of a system that knows what to do, but experiences constant, exhausting friction when trying to do it. The solution? Join up the data, and automate processes where possible. This is the dull, patient work of improving elective pathways so that clinicians’ time is not wasted and patients are not called into hospital unnecessarily. If that sounds like your kind of approach, then we would love to talk. We can set initial priorities for a short scoping study, and a roadmap for what comes next. Then if you want to go ahead, we can start work. It’ll be a journey, but you will see the results every step of the way. https://lnkd.in/ejP99zNN Nadine Carey-Whitehead Graham Bennett Rob Davenport Tim Eltze Karen Hyde Greg Stevens Paige Elizabeth Hyde Adrian Owen Rachel Lane Donna Smith https://lnkd.in/dcZDkTqW

Recent data revealed a significant increase, with the English referral-to-treatment list expanding by 31,000 pathways in May, totaling 7.60 million. The rise in over 65-week waiters to 56,000 underscores the urgent need for innovative solutions. At The Medical and Diagnostic Care Group , we are committed to innovative approaches and tailoring our services to meet the unique needs of each Trust. Our goal is to help reduce these waiting times and support the NHS England in delivering timely care to patients. With a new government pledge to reduce typical RTT waiting times to 18 weeks by 2029, our collaborative efforts are more critical than ever. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that patients receive the care they need when they need it. #Healthcare #NHS #Innovation #PatientCare #MDCG #HealthcareLeadership #Insource #NHSWithoutWaitingLists

🩺 Understanding Alberta’s Healthcare Networks: Primary vs. Secondary Care 🩺 In Alberta, the healthcare system is designed to provide seamless, patient-centered care through #Primary_Care_Networks (PCNs) and #Secondary_Care_Networks—each playing a unique role to ensure the best outcomes for patients. 🔹 #Primary_Care_Networks (PCNs) serve as the first point of contact. They focus on accessible, community-based care led by family doctors and a team of health professionals. Whether it’s a routine check-up, managing a chronic illness, or preventive health education, #PCNs work to keep patients healthy and reduce the need for hospital visits. 🔹 #Secondary_Care_Networks step in for specialized care needs, often after a referral from a PCN provider. This includes services provided by specialists, diagnostic imaging, and short-term hospital stays for surgeries or other complex treatments. Together, PCNs and secondary care networks create a more #efficient, #accessible healthcare experience for all. A heartfelt thank you to all the dedicated healthcare professionals in Alberta—your compassion, resilience, and commitment to caring for our communities make a difference every day. #Healthcare #AlbertaHealth #PrimaryCare #SecondaryCare #PatientCare

Our latest Citizens Panel survey has found that people in Scotland have put local access to primary care services – including GPs, dentists and pharmacies – at the top of their list of priorities for reform of the NHS. Eighty-one per cent of respondents gave primary care as their top priority, in our 14th Citizens Panel report into NHS reform, followed by Accident and Emergency and other urgent care. More than 500 people from across the country gave responses on what they would like the NHS to focus on in this first evidence-based indication of the public’s priorities for NHS reform in Scotland. The report was commissioned by Scottish Government and the results will inform further public engagement on future plans for NHSScotland. The survey also gave NHS Scotland a clear mandate to make best use of resources and reduce waste. In a series of questions about the Scottish Government’s ‘Realistic Medicine’ strategy, panel members overwhelmingly said that they wanted to be involved in decisions about their care to make informed choices and receive care they value. It also found the public wants the NHS to use its resources to deliver what matters to people being cared for. The full report is now available to read. Link in the comments below.

Many clinical homecare patients have long-term conditions that require frequent visits to the hospital to receive their treatment. An objective survey was conducted with 804 patients for the National Clinical Homecare Association - (NCHA)’s Best Kept Secret report to explore the impact clinical homecare has on the lives of patients. Results showed a notably higher proportion of those receiving clinical homecare reported a positive impact on their health (79% vs 36%), recovery (72% vs 41%), relationships (64% vs 27%), ability to work(58% vs 26%) and ability to get on with life (75% vs 39%). Visit https://lnkd.in/euBYHqFd to find out more on the benefits clinical homecare brings to patients, the NHS, and society. #clinicalhomecare #healthcare #chronicdiseases