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.
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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.
Enhanced Advice & Guidance: supporting NHS pharmacists in providing the best patient care
As pharmacists ensure the appropriate use of medicines, in co-ordination with 2025’s theme of ‘Think Health, Think Pharmacist’, we’re sharing how pharmacists across the UK utilise our Enhanced Advice & Guidance service.
Introducing e-RS Connect: Faster workflows your clinicians will love
In her latest blog, Consultant Connect Joint Managing Director, Kat James, celebrates our latest service development – e-RS Connect.
Referral Triage and Validation Infographic
Our new infographic reveals key impact to date along with service benefits and feedback from NHS Trusts. Find out more and download your copy today.
Referral Triage and Validation | Impact and Benefits
Our consultant-led long-waiter Referral Triage and Validation service clears waiting list backlogs in bulk and/or new referrals as they come in. The service uses the expertise of the NHS consultants from our National Consultant Network (NCN).
Waiting lists reduced by 38%
Does your local area need the extra temporary clinical capacity for referral triage and validation? There’s NHS consultant capacity to clear waiting lists remotely:
Reducing neurology referrals
GIRFT’s handbook ‘Further Faster Neurology’ provides best practice guidance to accelerate the reductions of neurology waiting lists. Here’s where remote ‘virtual locum’ NHS consultants fit in.
Consultant Connect: supporting resident doctors across the NHS
Supporting resident doctors on clinical journeys, Consultant Connect’s Enhanced Advice & Guidance service is used by over half of the NHS in England, Scotland, and Wales, connecting clinicians with specialists for rapid discussions.
4 key components needed for a successful A&G project: insights from our NHS panel
Our recent free panel discussion for the NHS included speakers from across primary and secondary care who shared their learnings on the vital qualities of a successful A&G project: