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🌟Gippsland Primary Health Awards 🌟   Meet the nominees: Royal Flying Doctor Service Category: Transforming access to care through inclusive practice   RFDS Social Outreach Service bridges the gap in remote health care, combining affordable care with a sustainable workforce.   The RFDS Social Outreach Service supports remote regions with limited access to essential services. The service is committed to early intervention and preventative health, offering affordable and sustainable care solutions. The team connects, educates, and refers people to appropriate services while maintaining crucial social connections for vulnerable populations.   The Gippsland Primary Health Awards celebrate the groundbreaking work of our local health teams and organisations. This year, we’re focusing on transformation—how we’re adapting, innovating, and improving in a rapidly changing world.   Gippsland Primary Health Award winners will be announced on November 20.   #GippslandPrimaryHealth #GippslandPHN #HealthcareTransformation #PrimaryHealthAwards #InnovativeCare

💡 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 Public Policy Projects Integrated Care Delivery Forum is a unique platform for health and care stakeholders to engage in vital debate on the progress and future of integrated care. One important panel discussion taking place at the Delivery Forum will be‘𝑨𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔, 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔’. 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧:  Tackling inequalities in outcomes, experience and access is the second core aim of ICSs. But while local systems all have stated ambitions to tackle inequalities, immediate service pressures and waiting lists have often hindered progress. This panel will discuss how local systems can leverage the full range of partners available to address inequalities. Further, panellists will discuss how systems can ensure that long-term objectives such as addressing health inequalities are not seen as distinct from the immediate service pressures that dominate day-to-day discourse in #healthandcare. 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: - Dr Neil Goulbourne, Chief Strategy, Partnerships and Transformation Officer, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust  - Amanda Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB  - Cllr David Fothergill, Chair of Community Wellbeing Board, Local Government Association  - Krupesh Hirani, Chair, London Assembly Health Committee 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 Optum. Don't miss out, claim your free* ticket👉 https://lnkd.in/gdqj7RKA For more information on how you could be involved in the Delivery Forum programme please contact Lee Davies on lee.davies@publicpolicyprojects.com

🌍 Creating Healthier Communities Through Collaboration 🌍 At a time when healthcare challenges continue to grow, the need for strong partnerships between NHS hospital trusts and local community centres is more critical than ever—especially for ethnically diverse communities. That’s why our Patient and Community Engagement team at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust visited Wesley Hall Community Centre to discuss ways to work collaboratively to meet the needs of diverse communities in Leicester.  Our meeting highlighted that collaborative working unlocks a powerful synergy that leads to: 💡 Improved Accessibility: Community centres provide a welcoming, familiar space where people can access care and information they trust. By meeting communities where they are, healthcare becomes more approachable and accessible to everyone. 🤝 Cultural Sensitivity & Trust: Building trust with communities who may face language barriers or historical inequities in healthcare is essential. By working with community leaders and cultural liaisons, we can gain deeper insights, helping to ensure care that respects and understands unique cultural needs. 📈 Proactive Health Management: Many preventable health issues disproportionately affect ethnically diverse communities. A trusted partnership allows for proactive outreach, including health screenings, awareness programs, and early interventions—all of which lead to better outcomes. 🌐 Enhanced Public Health Communication: With local support, we can communicate critical health information in culturally relevant ways, through languages, materials, and methods that resonate, ensuring everyone stays informed and empowered. Together, we can address the health disparities that continue to affect marginalised groups, bringing us closer to a healthcare system where everyone feels seen, supported, and cared for. Well done to the team at Wesley Hall Community Centre for all their hard work. We look forward to building a partnership that truly makes a difference in people's lives. 💙 #togetherwecan #buildingtrustincommunities #communityengagement #leadinginheathcaretrustedincommunities Karl Mayes Anita Rao Salma Kidy

The latest issue of Research Australia's INSPIRE publication features the Luminesce Alliance HSIE Enabling Platform's PEACH-E project as an exemplar of the sustainable scale up of health systems interventions. The article features Lead Investigators Professor Raghu Lingam and Professor Karen Zwi, and project coordinator Seaneen Wallace detailing the roll-out of the project across NSW and to other major hospitals Australia-wide. https://ow.ly/SWC850UtQh7 #SustainableInterventions #ResearchAustralia #HealthInnovation #PublicHealth #NSWHealth #LuminesceAlliance #PEACHEProject #HealthcareLeadership #HealthSystems

Lowitja Institute commends the recent announcement, by Federal Ministers Linda Burney (Minister for Indigenous Australians) and Mark Butler (Minister for Health and Aged Care), that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health services (ACCHSs) will see their funding mechanisms transition to four-year rolling agreements from 1 July 2024 and gain a $300 million funding boost. ACCHSs are integral to Australia’s health system, delivering culturally safe services and better health outcomes for our peoples. Governed by our local communities, they are self-determination in action. Last year, 120 ACCHSs delivered healthcare to more than 400,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  But for the past decade, ACCHSs have been funded by one- to three-year grant agreements, with future funding unpredictable. This has made it difficult to offer job stability, upgrade infrastructure, or invest in upskilling staff. Rolling agreements will reduce this uncertainty, enabling ACCHSs to plan ahead for longer-term growth and capacity-strengthening.  As a member of governance structures for the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan and Health Workforce Strategic Framework, Lowitja Institute is very pleased to see this commitment, which aligns with key priorities under both initiatives and Priority Reform Two of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. It is an important first step in enabling the ACCH sector to scale up to its full potential, and we encourage governments to use this momentum in further critical reforms. https://lnkd.in/gprqMJec  

New research commissioned by the the Regional Australia Institute has demonstrated an urgent need for solutions to regional healthcare accessibility, among other pressure points. The research shows that the number of city-dwellers looking to relocate to the regions has doubled over the past 18 months. The results of the nationwide survey show 40 per cent of capital city residents are considering a move to regional Australia – up from 20 per cent in May 2023. Speaking to WIN TV about the latest findings, Alliance Chief Executive Susanne ( Susi ) Tegen reiterated the dire need to improve the regional health workforce. “Rural, remote and regional Australia is still underfunded, undersupported and underserved. The people that are on the ground are doing an amazing job, but they're overworked,” Ms Tegen said. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dfNJKwcQ Australian Physiotherapy Association Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) Australian Psychological Society (APS) Australian Rural Health Education Network College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (CICM) The Council of Ambulance Authorities Inc. CRANAplus Joint Colleges Training Services (JCTS) Mable The Malpa Project

🌟Gippsland Primary Health Awards 🌟   Meet the nominees: Project Health General Practice Category: Transforming access to care through inclusive practice   Project Health General Practice has taken several innovative steps to enhance the visibility of their inclusiveness and respond effectively to local needs, including:   Welcoming space: Culturally reflective artwork in the clinic waiting areas honors Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, fostering a sense of belonging.   Language accessibility: GPs are trained to use the ATIS interpreter service, ensuring clear communication for all patients.   Cultural sensitivity: Regular training helps Project Health’s staff deliver empathetic, respectful care to everyone.   Community support: The team actively supports local food banks, and have enhanced care for patients who benefit from palliative care, advanced care planning, and medication reviews. This ensures proactive, compassionate care for those who need it most.   The Gippsland Primary Health Awards celebrate the groundbreaking work of our local health teams and organisations. This year, we’re focusing on transformation—how we’re adapting, innovating, and improving in a rapidly changing world.   Gippsland Primary Health Award winners will be announced on November 20.   #GippslandPrimaryHealth #GippslandPHN #HealthcareTransformation #PrimaryHealthAwards #InnovativeCare

Our team of research and evaluation specialists within the National Centre also undertake focused projects that aim to increase the remote, rural and island health evidence base for Scotland. We are committed to identifying and developing models of excellence within the Scottish rural healthcare system. We aim for the outputs of our #research and #evaluation to be useful to practitioners and clinicians in rural areas to support improvement in recruitment, retention and sustainable services. Some key research and evaluation topics include access to healthcare services (barriers, gaps, and solutions), health inequalities (urban/rural, social determinants, intervention efficacy) and workforce issues (recruitment, retention, impact of training). Find out more about the programmes https://lnkd.in/e6r7ZaB7 #NCRRHC #NES Rural GP Association Scotland RGPAS Prof Sarah-Anne Munoz Dr Pam N.

As NHS Confed says in its latest report, fundamental, system wide change is indeed needed to scale up pockets of best practice into a new neighbourhood health service. Interesting focus on investment in capital assets – just last week we were speaking to a pioneering service transformation lead who’s offering one-stop-shop community hubs that are cutting waiting times, and improving patient outcomes, but can’t cater for all conditions without the physical space to do so. You also need the right people in place to deliver the service, and we will be pushing for community services – including rehab - to get a renewed focus from funding to commissioning and incentivising. Because everyone deserves the right to rehab. And it's how we move care from hospital to community also known as closer to home. https://lnkd.in/eqSwCpH8

The last weeks have been filled with an unprecedented volume of work. 🥵 Ensuring that primary health care in Portugal is not left in the "wind" 🍃 without someone to look after the "trees" 🌴 that beautify the "gardens" 🏡 of Portuguese municipalities is an increasingly challenging task. In the last six months, I've been working with the public health service in primary health care (PHC) and I've had several thoughts about the momentum we're experiencing. From the competition between public and private services, which despite belonging to the same system (the NHS) compete for medical doctors; to the municipalities that, in their eagerness to secure long-term doctors in their localities, offer what they can; or the need for someone, for example an ombudsperson, to help patients, especially for the elderly, navigating a system that should be simple but becomes complex and difficult to access; and the current PHC model that is out of step with the needs of the population in many places. The generational differences that impact on primary healthcare are, in my opinion, clear: the priorities for my generation, aka Millennials, are not the same as those of Boomers or Zs. This is especially felt in the countryside. In the urgent need to rethink primary health care in Portugal, it essential to consider: - the inclusion of telemedicine; - the inversion of the demographic pyramid, as we cannot take it for granted and do not adapt the services provided; - the generational demands. As long as we kick the can down the road, we will exhaust the PHC service model and physically and mentally crush professionals and their families, as well as limiting the population's access to healthcare. There is an urgent need for a discussion free of demagoguery or centred on ideology; there is an urgent need for a pragmatic debate about the needs of the population; there is an urgent need for medium- to long-term thinking and decision-making, disinterested in convenient immediacy that does not serve the majority of the population. #healthcare #people #generations #ideas