Sophia Harley’s Post

NHS England has just published how much the NHS spent, in quite some detail in 2023/24 - see https://lnkd.in/eZWKQuXM One of the more detailed publications is the provider level information, but, for Admitted Patient Care, 79% of it (i.e. 1,163,663 out of 1,477006 lines of data) has been small number suppressed and replaced with * but I wonder, should it have been? To illustrate, we know that Manchester University NHS FT, at some point during 2023/24, spent £2,925 on the provision of XC05Z Adult Critical Care 2 Organs Support in the Burns and Plastic Critical Care Unit. We know that this is for between 1 and 7 bed days of care and given that the national average bed day cost is £3,418 we could guestimate that this is for 1 bed day of care and so relates to a single patient. That is it, we don't know when during the year this happened, we know nothing about the related patient admission, have no age banding, gender, high level post code, local patient identifier, commissioner etc. So I am arguing that this is not "Personal Data" and should not be small number suppressed (having read https://lnkd.in/ec_Ae8yQ) I worry though, am I missing something? Can anyone else see how this could ever be used to identify the patient?

Within just one month of implementing self-management, specialist Stephanie Lowen and her team in Leeds were able to discharge 133 patients and save over £63,000 for the NHS. Read more from our recent interview with Steph: https://hubs.la/Q02ZNVm_0 #SelfManagement #SelfCare #BeyondMeasurement

Local variation in the newly created ICSs means patients in that region have access to both the best and worst performing NHS services in the country. In our latest report we’ve set out a series of recommendations to help end regional variation and ensure every patient has timely and equitable access to best practice on the NHS. #healthpolicy #medtech #NHS https://lnkd.in/ebmTXgq2

Never thought these new premises costs directions would see the light of day! What do they mean in practice though? Do get in touch if we can assist with any queries on what these changes might mean for your practice #NHSPremisesCostsDirections2024 #TrowersandHamlins

Short update on the long awaited Premises Costs Directions.

A very useful commentary

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. 🤞

Polyclinics and Labour's Digital Health vision NHS polyclinics are large healthcare facilities that provide a range of services, including general medical care, specialist care, diagnostic testing, treatment and rehabilitation, preventive care, education and counseling. They are often located in community settings, making them easy to get to. They also offer extended hours, making it easier for patients to see a doctor when they need to. NHS polyclinics were first introduced in England in 2008 as part of a wider reform of the NHS. The aim was to provide patients with a more convenient and affordable way to access a range of healthcare services. NHS polyclinics have been met with mixed reactions. Some people have welcomed them as a way to improve access to healthcare, while others have expressed concerns about the quality of care and the potential for privatisation. Overall, the Labour party's digital health plans for the NHS aim to improve prevention, access, efficiency, and patient empowerment. However, successful implementation will require careful consideration of funding, infrastructure, data privacy, and training for healthcare professionals. https://lnkd.in/erkj9yVa

The NHS has announced that the roll-out of the new Martha’s Rule in hospitals in England has already triggered ‘potentially life saving changes in care’ for many patients. #marthasrule #sepsisawareness #medicalnegligence #clinicalnegligence #legalsupport Spencer Collier - Rachel Kirby

With over 500,000 registered patients and more than 5 million test results released every month, it is no surprise to us that Sussex Health & Care is shortlisted twice for tonight’s #HSJAwards2024. The numbers alone are impressive, but it’s the value that My Health and Care Record (MHCR - how PKB is known in the region) brings to patients and clinicians that truly inspires.     For instance, a recent case study on issuing test results highlighted several key benefits: 💙 Enhanced patient experience through real-time results and gaining a sense of control 💙 Reduced burden for clinical and administrative staff in responding to enquiries 💙 Quicker access to medical information from other Trusts for clinicians Read more here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eejwzKtg This is just one example of how MHCR is being used to empower patients and drive efficiencies across across the ICS by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust We hope its value and all the teams' work is recognised tonight! #HSJDigitalAwards #PatientEmpowerment #DigitalTransformation