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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.

Kat James, Director of New Projects at Consultant Connect, one of the UK’s leading telemedicine providers, explains how the use of technology can help patients in deprived areas access better healthcare by streamlining communication between primary care doctors and specialists.

NHS colleagues share feedback on NHSE’s ‘Reforming Elective Care for Patients’ plan published over a week ago.

The ‘Reforming Elective Care for Patients’ plan, which will impact every part of the NHS in England, from GPs to ICBs to Trusts, makes specialist Advice & Guidance (A&G) and clinical validation essential in reducing friction for patients and reducing waiting lists.

Using Consultant Connect has become the gold standard within the dermatology team at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

Find out how the National Consultant Network is helping NHS areas needing extra clinical capacity. It’s a switch on/switch off service.

Our ‘switch-off/switch-on’ National Consultant Network supports neurology teams across the country working remotely to triage waiting lists. Consultants follow local pathways and protocols, under the leadership of local clinical leads.