NHS England QIPP Case Study
NHS England published a QIPP Case Study on our Phone Advice & Guidance project in North East Essex. The study identifies £275k annual savings for elective care through avoided referrals. It also identifies annual savings of £250 – 400k for urgent care through reduced admissions.
You can read the case study below or click here to view and download a PDF version of this case study.
Related case studies
GP case study: Gastroenterology
A GP in Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board avoids an acute admission for a patient with inflammatory bowel disease by using Phone A&G to speak to a gastroenterologist from his local hospital.
GP case study: Rheumatology
A GP in Lambeth used Phone Advice & Guidance to get A&G from the Rheumatology Team at her local trust for an elderly patient with swollen lower legs and joint pain.
GP case study: Acute Medicine
A GP in NHS Tayside Health Board avoids admission for patient with possible pneumonia of influenza by using Phone A&G to speak to a specialist at Ninewells Hospital.
Consultants case study: a Trust’s view
In this video, consultants from Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust share their thoughts on the benefits of using the Phone Advice & Guidance service.
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