We spoke with Dr Laura Godfrey, a GP in Dorset, to find out how the Acute Frailty line via Consultant Connect benefits her and her patients.
Acute Frailty in Dorset | GP case study
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Phone A&G
Phone A&G
How Advice & Guidance is bridging the gap between physical and mental health in Northamptonshire
Enhanced Advice & Guidance provided by Consultant Connect has been connecting clinicians with specialists for rapid advice since 2016 in Northamptonshire ICB via telephone, photo and messaging. We spoke with a clinician at Berrywood Hospital, Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, to find out how Enhanced Advice & Guidance helps them.
How Consultant Connect is supporting Dermatology referrals in Calderdale
Consultant Connect spoke with Carrie Bottomley, Apprentice Healthcare Assistant and General Practitioner’s Assistant at Bankfield Surgery, to find out how PhotoSAF fits into her everyday role and benefits her patients.
GP case study: Enhanced Advice & Guidance in Oldham
In November 2022, Enhanced Advice & Guidance provided by Consultant Connect was launched in Greater Manchester ICB. We spoke with Dr Fathema Johura, a GP in Oldham, to find out how the service benefits her and her patients.
GP case study: Enhanced Advice & Guidance in Northamptonshire
Enhanced Advice & Guidance has been available in Northamptonshire ICB since 2016, connecting clinicians to specialists for rapid advice via Telephone, Photo and Messaging. We spoke with Dr Barber, a GP in Rushden, to find out how this benefits her and her patients.
Paramedic Case Study
Keith McRavey works for the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS). He explains how he uses Consultant Connect for prof to prof clinical decisions.
GP case study: Respiratory A&G in Kent & Medway ICB
In August 2019, Enhanced Advice & Guidance (A&G) provided by Consultant Connect was launched in Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). The service provides clinicians in Medway and Swale with access to rapid specialist advice via phone and photo messaging. We spoke with a GP in Chatham to find out how this service supports them and their patients.
Perinatal Mental Health advice in Hywel Dda
Since November 2022, health visiting and midwifery clinicians in Hywel Dda University Health Board have had access to the Perinatal Mental Health line via Consultant Connect. We spoke with the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service Manager, who provides advice via this line to find out about her experience.
Service Manager case study: Haematology advice in Swansea Bay
Since November 2020, Haematology A&G queries have been routed through Consultant Connect, providing a single point of access for clinicians in Swansea Bay. We spoke with Sam Jenkins, Haematology Service Manager at Singleton Hospital, to find out how the implementation has benefitted the team.
GP case study: Mental Health advice in Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Since June 2021, clinicians in Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board have had access to the Mental Health Assessment Unit (MHAU) line for emergency mental health advice. We spoke with Dr Ejike Peterside, a GP at Lennox Practice, to find out the benefits of this service for him and his patients.
