Leading change A practice nurse at South Wigston Health Centre led the implementation of a dedicated clinic for the fitting of intrauterine devices (IUD) or intrauterine systems (IUS). This has improved patient outcomes, patient and staff experience and use of resources locally. Where to look NICE (2019) reiterated the importance of good sexual health for […]

Leading change An Undergraduate Programme Lead (Nursing) and Practice Placement Co-ordinator (both registered nurses) at the University of Lincoln worked with General Practice Nurses to develop General Practice (GP) placements for pre-registered nurses. This project enabled student nurses to experience General Practice Nursing (GPN) and aims to support succession planning for the future of general […]

Leading change A Clinical Nurse led the implementation of Technology Enabled Care Services (TECS) at Ashley Surgery, a rural practice in Shropshire. This digital approach to care has significantly improved patient accessibility and experience, outcomes and use of resources locally. Where to look The Long-Term Plan (2019) highlights that digital technology can support the NHS […]

Leading change A practice nurse at Audley Health Centre in Stoke-on-Trent led the implementation of digital applications to support patients to self-manage their long-term conditions (LTCs). This new approach to care has improved patient outcomes by improving compliance with symptom monitoring, improving patient and staff experience as well as use of resources locally. Where to […]

Leading change The Head of Quality and Nursing at Fareham and Gosport and South-Eastern Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) with support from the Quality Team led the development and implementation of a quality surveillance system. This has led to local improvements of patient outcomes and safety, patient and staff experience, and use of resources. Where […]

Leading change The newly appointed Practice Matron at Consett Medical Practice introduced and led an enhanced approach to supporting residents in care homes registered with the Practice. This replaced a more re-active service being offered by the GPs. The Practice Matron led a programme of work to address and change this, strengthening working relationships with […]

Leading change An Undergraduate Programme Lead (Nursing) and Practice Placement Co-ordinator (both registered nurses) at the University of Lincoln worked with General Practice Nurses to develop General Practice (GP) placements for pre-registered nurses. This project enabled student nurses to experience General Practice Nursing (GPN) and aims to support succession planning for the future of general […]

Leading change A general practice nurse (GPN) at Brigstock Medical Practice addressed unwarranted variation in the management of Type 2 diabetes through introducing a group consultation model at the surgery. This new approach has led to better outcomes for patients, better experiences for patients and staff, and better use of resources locally. Where to look […]

Leading change General practice nurses (GPN) in the Premiere Health Team, Leigh (Wigan CCG) and West Gorton (Manchester CCG) medical practices introduced group consultations for adults with Type 2 Diabetes. This new approach has led to better outcomes, experiences and use of resources locally. Where to look Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious complications, but […]

Leading change The Nurse for Primary Care Workforce Tutor at Eastbourne, Hailsham & Seaford (EHS) and Hastings & Rother (H&R) Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in Sussex led on the development of General Practice (GP) placements for pre-registered nurses. This project enabled student nurses to experience General Practice Nursing (GPN) and aims to support succession planning […]