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Click the button below to sign into the Consultant Connect platform. If you have yet to sign up to the Consultant Connect service, watch our short “How to sign up” video, click the button below and follow the simple steps to sign up. Once you have created your account you can use the same credentials to download and use the Consultant Connect App (available via the App Store or Google Play).
Your Service Directory
GP – Case Studies
Over 3,000 GP practices across the UK have access to NHS Advice & Guidance via the Consultant Connect service. Read our GP case studies to find out how the service is being used to improve patient care.
Nurse – Case Studies
When Consultant Connect first started providing NHS Advice & Guidance it was just GPs that used the service to speak to specialists now it’s a wider range of medics and community healthcare providers. Read our Nurse case studies to find out more about their experience of using the service.
Paramedic – Case Studies
How are Ambulance Trusts using NHS Advice & Guidance via Consultant Connect? Read our Paramedic case studies to find out more.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions or need service support from us, please call us on 01865 261 467 or email hello@consultantconnect.org.uk.
Getting started with the Consultant Connect App
This short guide will help you enjoy all the features of the Consultant Connect App. Click the button below to request a copy.
How to use the Consultant Connect App videos
The Consultant Connect App is the easiest and quickest way to access NHS Advice & Guidance. It is free to clinicians within participating areas. These videos help clinicians get started with the app and include step by step explanations of how to use it and make the most of it. Watch them below or click here to watch them on the Consultant Connect Vimeo channel.
In numbers
Used by over 75 CCG/Health Board areas
Used by over 80 Hospitals
Over £42 million NHS savings to date
Covering more than 27 million patients
Used by over 75 CCG/Health Board areas
Used by over 80 Hospitals
Over £42 million NHS savings to date
Covering more than 27 million patients
Case studies
We work with over 75 CCGs/Health Boards, 80 Hospitals, and thousands of GP practices. Find out how we help them:
Nurse case study: Diabetic Podiatry
Sylvanna Sandhu, a Diabetes Foot Nurse Specialist in South Warwickshire, describes how she uses Photo Advice & Guidance on the Consultant Connect App.
Paramedic case study: WAST
Matt Kenyon, a paramedic in Powys, describes his experience of using Telephone Advice & Guidance on the Consultant Connect App.
GP case study: Dermatology
Dr Pam Linney has been a GP for 28 years, she currently works at St Georges Crescent Surgery in Wrexham, within the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Wales. Consultant ...
GP case study: Answering SCAS calls
Dr Simon Hodes describes how answering Telephone Advice & Guidance calls from 999 ambulance crews and clinical support desk staff saves NHS resources.
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