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Consultant Connect supports expedited dermatology referral in Oxfordshire

Consultant Connect supports expedited dermatology referral in Oxfordshire

We spoke with a patient at Woodlands Medical Centre in Oxfordshire, to find out how her GP’s utilisation of the Consultant Connect App impacted her daughter’s care following a dermatological condition.

Acute Frailty in Dorset | GP case study

Acute Frailty in Dorset | GP case study

We spoke with Dr Laura Godfrey, a GP in Dorset, to find out how the Acute Frailty line via Consultant Connect benefits her and her patients.

How out-of-area Advice & Guidance is supporting clinicians in Derbyshire

How out-of-area Advice & Guidance is supporting clinicians in Derbyshire

Enhanced Advice & Guidance provided by Consultant Connect has been available to clinicians in Derbyshire ICB since 2016. We spoke with Dr Julia Mason, a GP, to find out how the service supports her in providing the best patient care.

The Ophthalmology pathways in Hywel Dda that are securing the best patient care in the right setting

The Ophthalmology pathways in Hywel Dda that are securing the best patient care in the right setting

We spoke with Nicky Jones, Specialist Optometrist in Hywel Dda, to find out how setting up Ophthalmology pathways via Consultant Connect has benefited optometrists and patients, as well as her and her team.

The benefits of having access to GP Bypass Numbers in Wales

The benefits of having access to GP Bypass Numbers in Wales

One of the most popular uses of the free Consultant Connect App is the pre-programmed Bypass Numbers feature, which allows healthcare professionals in participating areas to skip the queue on switchboard and speak directly to staff at local GP practices.

How Advice & Guidance is bridging the gap between physical and mental health in Northamptonshire

How Advice & Guidance is bridging the gap between physical and mental health in Northamptonshire

Enhanced Advice & Guidance provided by Consultant Connect has been connecting clinicians with specialists for rapid advice since 2016 in Northamptonshire ICB via telephone, photo and messaging. We spoke with a clinician at Berrywood Hospital, Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, to find out how Enhanced Advice & Guidance helps them.

How Consultant Connect is supporting Dermatology referrals in Calderdale

How Consultant Connect is supporting Dermatology referrals in Calderdale

Consultant Connect spoke with Carrie Bottomley, Apprentice Healthcare Assistant and General Practitioner’s Assistant at Bankfield Surgery, to find out how PhotoSAF fits into her everyday role and benefits her patients.

GP case study: Enhanced Advice & Guidance in Oldham

GP case study: Enhanced Advice & Guidance in Oldham

In November 2022, Enhanced Advice & Guidance provided by Consultant Connect was launched in Greater Manchester ICB. We spoke with Dr Fathema Johura, a GP in Oldham, to find out how the service benefits her and her patients.

GP case study: Enhanced Advice & Guidance in Northamptonshire

GP case study: Enhanced Advice & Guidance in Northamptonshire

Enhanced Advice & Guidance has been available in Northamptonshire ICB since 2016, connecting clinicians to specialists for rapid advice via Telephone, Photo and Messaging. We spoke with Dr Barber, a GP in Rushden, to find out how this benefits her and her patients.

Perinatal Mental Health advice in Hywel Dda

Perinatal Mental Health advice in Hywel Dda

Since November 2022, health visiting and midwifery clinicians in Hywel Dda University Health Board have had access to the Perinatal Mental Health line via Consultant Connect. We spoke with the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service Manager, who provides advice via this line to find out about her experience.

Enhanced Advice & Guidance in Birmingham and Solihull ICB

Enhanced Advice & Guidance in Birmingham and Solihull ICB

We spoke with Dr Emamoke Ubogu, a Senior GP Partner and GP Trainer at Swan Medical Centre in Yardley, about Enhanced Advice & Guidance.

Service Manager case study: Haematology advice in Swansea Bay

Service Manager case study: Haematology advice in Swansea Bay

Since November 2020, Haematology A&G queries have been routed through Consultant Connect, providing a single point of access for clinicians in Swansea Bay. We spoke with Sam Jenkins, Haematology Service Manager at Singleton Hospital, to find out how the implementation has benefitted the team.

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