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.
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.
This Emergency Services Day, we’re highlighting how six ambulance trusts up and down the UK use Consultant Connect to speak rapidly and directly with clinicians to discuss whether A&E is the most suitable destination for their patients.
This Men’s Health Week, we’re showcasing how Enhanced Advice & Guidance has been employed across the NHS to enhance patient care for men.
Addressing both mental and physical health is crucial for providing comprehensive care in today’s healthcare landscape. Jill Lockett, managing partner at SHINE Executive Coaching & Consultancy and former managing director at King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre shares insights gleaned from Consultant Connect’s recent panel discussion she chaired on integrating physical and mental health care:
What started in 2022 as a Referral Triage and Validation pilot to clear a backlog of neurology referrals in an NHS Trust, quickly expanded to cover more specialties and workstreams, benefiting nearly 12,000 patients to date.
As we start a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on an incredible 2024 for Consultant Connect.
With 63% of people with diabetes saying that the fear of developing diabetes-related complications affects their well-being, raising awareness of timely access to diabetes care is paramount in supporting patients’ welfare.
The fact that hospitals are overwhelmed and not always the best place to navigate certain types of patients is not new information. That’s why four NHS leaders from across the UK shared insight into how they’ve set up proven UEC pathways at our recent webinar.
Established to inspire and celebrate collaborative working, Integrated Neighbourhood Teams are a national initiative to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities.