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.
5 minutes…. with our Referral Triage Lead
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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.
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: