As one of a series of blogs for the King’s Fund project exploring the relationship between the NHS and the public and how it has changed, NHS England’s Medical Director for Acute Care looks at the conversation that needs to be had with today’s generation of “right now” patients: Medicine has changed enormously since the […]
Issued at 8:29am on Wednesday 6 December 2017 There is a 90 per cent probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow between 9.00am on Thursday 7 December and 8.00am on Tuesday 12 December in parts of England. Cold weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services. Find out […]
This case study looks at how children and young people in the Gateshead area are getting extra support to stop them going into hospital unless absolutely necessary.
Case study summary Children and young people in the Gateshead area are getting extra support to stop them going into hospital unless absolutely necessary. David Cook, the area’s new Learning Disability Co-ordinator works with children and young people, their families and support staff to help youngsters stay at home, providing extra support if needed […]
This case study looks at how a personal health budget is making sure a young person is getting the intensive support they need.
This case study looks at how a personal health budget is helping a young person to live at home.
Case study summary Fran Horspath talks about her son’s experiences in an assessment and treatment unit, and how a personal budget is helping him to live at home. My son, James, is 21. He loves socialising with his friends and family, going to college and football. But he’s also got a severe learning disability […]
Here are the handbooks setting out best practice and ‘how-to’ solutions for each of the 14 high-volume elective care specialties that we have supported to transform to ensure patients see the right person, in the right place, first and every time. Over the course of five waves, each lasting 100 days, local systems worked with […]
Keep up to date with the latest news from the programme. Dr Linda Charles-Ozuzu blog: Commitment, energy and enthusiasm Dr Linda Charles-Ozuzu blog: Long Term Plan will be a game changer Director’s blog: Managing demand for elective care services Director’s blog: Giving care in the right place, first time All Elective Care handbooks now available […]
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