The first photo was taken in 2017, and our latest benchmark data shows that by 2025, more than four million images have been safely taken via the Consultant Connect App, up from three million in 2024.
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Call Before You Convey: how remote telephone triage is supporting 3 NHS areas in the UEC space
Our recent panel discussion, ‘Ready, set, flow this winter’, brought together clinical leaders from across England, Scotland, and Wales to share how rapid remote clinician-to-clinician telephone triage is transforming the way patients access care – improving outcomes, reducing admissions, and easing pressure on busy EDs.
5 minutes…. with our Referral Triage Lead
We caught up with Grace Jackson, our Referral Triage Lead, to learn about the service’s evolution over the years and its ongoing impact on patients, clinicians, and the wider NHS.
Improving the care of gynaecology patients and those with menopause symptoms
Following World Menopause Day on 18th October, we share how we can improve the well-being of gynaecology patients and those experiencing menopause symptoms.
Supporting the NHS in providing palliative care
In recognition of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, we’re highlighting how we support NHS clinicians in providing the best possible care for patients nearing the end of life.
Faster decisions, fewer admissions – 11% rise in acute advice calls in 2024/25
Our latest benchmark data shows calls and messages to acute services grew by 11% in 2024/25 compared with 2023/24. This increase reflects the growing demand for fast, reliable access to specialists.
Validating, triaging and reducing the dermatology backlog at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 12 weeks
Discover how our Referral Triage and clinical validation service helped Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust cut dermatology backlogs in just 12 weeks.
Staying on top of specialist A&G and triage volumes – Hybrid workforce models up 24% in the last year
According to our latest benchmark data, NHS trusts across England and Wales used Consultant Connect’s National Consultant Network of remote NHS consultants 24% more in 2024/25 compared to 2023/24. This growth reflects the urgent need to increase clinical capacity without adding pressure to already stretched local teams.
Transforming the care of older people
Advances in healthcare mean more of us are living longer, and, in recognition of the International Day of Older People, we’re showcasing how we support clinicians in providing the best care for these patients.
How Consultant Connect is supporting contributions to enhanced cardiovascular health
In England, the NHS’ Long Term Plan identifies CVD as a clinical priority and the single biggest condition in which lives can be saved over the next 10 years.