Leading change A nurse in the Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) led on a programme of work to minimise the experience of distress for patients. The nurse developed a programme to provide tailored resources and techniques to support a patient’s recovery post-anaesthesia, to minimise distress, improve outcomes and experience of […]

Leading change Macmillan Cancer Support and Lincolnshire West Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) led the development of the programme ‘Living With and Beyond Cancer’ (LWABC). They worked collaboratively with all Lincolnshire CCGs, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, the voluntary sector, Healthwatch Lincolnshire, University of Lincoln, Lincolnshire County Council and other local stakeholders. Nursing and care staff […]

Leading change Nurses in medicines management, pharmacy services and ward management at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust introduced a new system so that experienced patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) had more involvement in their intravenous (IV) therapy in hospital. Where to look Experienced patients within the CF unit were very concerned that when they were […]

Leading change The palliative care clinical nurse advisor for Manchester Health and Care Commissioning (MHCC) led with commissioners on the development, commissioning and implementation of a consultant-led, community-based palliative care service in north Manchester. The service has reduced unwarranted variation in practice and led to improved experiences and outcomes for residents in the local area […]

Leading change The Nursing Ward Manager in the Neuropsychiatry Unit at North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust (NSCHT), led the introduction of a personalised care approach for patients admitted to the ward. This new approach has led to improved outcomes and experiences across the unit. Where to look The Nursing Ward Manager at NSCHT identified […]

Leading change The Deputy Head of Midwifery at Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust led the development and implementation of a new approach to mandatory training, preceptorship and appraisals across the Trust. The developed programme has led to improved outcomes and experiences by successfully supporting staff in their role. Where to look The Jessop Wing […]

Leading change Nursing leaders from Sunderland Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) led a collaborative, multidisciplinary project team in designing and implementing a digital system to identify care home residents with deteriorating health. The multidisciplinary team (MDT) developed and applied an electronic system to support the monitoring of residents’ health. The electronic system, based on an adaptation […]

Leading change Midwives at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) led the development and implementation of an enhanced recovery pathway for women having caesarean sections within the Trust’s two maternity service sites, as well as a standalone birth centre and a homebirth team. This change has led to better use of resources, experiences and […]

Leading change The Matron for Geriatric and Stroke Medicine at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT), along with the nursing team, developed an Integrated Ward model to address unwarranted variation in practice. Implementing this model on one of the Geriatric and Stroke Medicine wards has resulted in improved patient outcomes and experience and a […]

Leading change The Honorary Clinical Nursing Professor in Monogenic Diabetes at the University of Exeter Medical School established the national Genetic Diabetes Nurse educational initiative to improve awareness, recognition and management of monogenic diabetes across the UK. This initiative has led to improved outcomes and experience for individuals with monogenic diabetes as well as better […]