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Recent reports highlight the significant challenges facing NHS England, with waiting lists reaching unprecedented levels. The growing waiting lists impact not only patients but also the overall healthcare system. #NHS #Healthcare #PatientCare #HealthInnovation https://lnkd.in/eFSzmJn9

💰 Uncertainties over the New #Hospital Programme (NHP) are costing millions of pounds every month and are compounding already stretched budgets, trust leaders have warned. ⚠️ A year on from the government’s renewed commitment to NHP that will see 40 new hospitals built by 2030, #NHS chiefs are concerned that funding doubts and shifting timetables are putting concrete progress at risk. 😲 Some trust leaders believe that public confidence has been undermined by the delays to NHP, and further warn that crumbling estates and out-of-date equipment are impacting patient care. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eXcZpaz4 NHS Providers Julian Hartley #NewHospitalProgramme #NHP #NHSEstates

As 19 hospitals receive urgent support from NHS England to tackle long A&E wait times, the strain on healthcare services is intensifying, especially with winter approaching. Hospitals are operating at 95% occupancy, and frontline teams face the challenge of improving patient flow, avoiding unnecessary admissions, and reducing delays for those ready to leave. At Vanguard Healthcare Solutions, we provide Emergency Department solutions that help ease these pressures. Our rapidly deployed mobile facilities, as well as our modular facilities can quickly increase hospital capacity, enabling hospitals to help manage patient flow more effectively and ensure high-quality care in critical situations. With facilities ranging from ambulance decant, to minor injuries units to temporary wards, our solutions offer hospitals the flexibility to respond to immediate and long-term healthcare challenges. Now, more than ever, rapid response and technically advanced solutions are vital to keep up with growing patient demand. Click the link below to hear Caroline Walker, Chief Executive of the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust explain how we worked with Peterborough City Hospital as they approached the busy winter period. https://lnkd.in/egM82vQ6 To find out more, visit us at https://lnkd.in/eYK7C-9T or contact us at marketing@vanguardhealthcare.co.uk, so that we can help you to provide essential care, support overstretched staff, and meet winter's demands. #UrgentCare #NHS #VanguardHealthcareSolutions #WinterPrepared #PatientCare #Mobile #Modular #Hospitals

'Safety cases' in the NHS – the example of hospital capacity. In a new blog on the hub today, Norman MacLeod discusses whether the the current crisis in hospital capacity can be explored through the safety case lens: https://lnkd.in/eG9fjty3 #pslhub #patientsafety #avoidableharm #safetycases #systemsafety #safetymanagement #organisationalperformance #waitinglists

Are you wondering if private ambulances can offer a more personalised care experience? Read our insightful blog discussing how EMA Patient Transport provides patients with enhanced control over their care journey. Our latest article explores the unique advantages of choosing private ambulance services, including tailored care plans, flexible scheduling, and a comfort-focused approach that prioritises the patient’s needs and preferences. At EMA Patient Transport, we're dedicated to transforming patient transport into a more responsive, patient-centered service. Find out how our private ambulances can make a difference in the care you or your loved ones receive. 👉 Read more about the benefits and our commitment to superior patient care here: Do Private Ambulances Give Patients More Control Over Their Care? https://lnkd.in/eS-SpHCj #PatientCare #PrivateAmbulance #Healthcare #EMAPatientTransport

https://lnkd.in/eyN8AC59 The BBC Panorama programme examined the possible risks of receiving treatment from private healthcare providers who may not be well equipped to deal with emergency situations. Recently we helped a family to find answers when they sadly lost a family member due to an emergency while in private healthcare. This programme highlighted that a patient should be made aware of the limit of the skills, facilities and resources available at private hospitals if the worse outcomes occur. https://lnkd.in/eGRREZVF In our view patients should be advised of any limitations in the care provision should an emergency arise before consenting to an invasive procedure. #clinicalnegligence #medicalnegligence #spire #uksolicitors

Every year, hospitals across the US discharge 35 million patients. For many of these people, discharge signals the end of their medical care—but it shouldn’t. Most patients should be engaging in some type of follow-up care after a stint in the hospital. But one in three does not visit a healthcare provider within the recommended 30 days. This Innovista blog discusses the importance of proper transitional care and follow up--what it means for the patient and the healthcare system as a whole. #valuebasedcare #transitionalcare #healthcare #hospitalization

Have you seen our recent blog on CHS Healthcare partnering with the NHS to support and ease winter pressures? The number of people remaining in hospitals, despite no longer meeting the criteria to reside, is an ongoing and significant concern. With another cold snap and icy conditions across much of the UK, it is more important than ever to improve patient flow; facilitating the safe and efficient discharge of individuals from hospitals is paramount to creating space for new admissions. #CHSHealthcare #PatientFlow #HospitalDischarge #WinterHealthcare Check out the full article here : https://lnkd.in/e4H567yZ

'Through transformational leadership and engagement across the trust, we have seen a significant improvement in staff engagement and workforce health, and a significant improvement in the delivery of safe, responsive, and effective care.' For the final week of our #NHSWinterWatch campaign we analyse the latest NHS England's winter situation reports and feature a case study from Donna Cantrell, associate director of acute and urgent care at North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust. Top stat's for this week include: 🔵 56% medically fit patients remained in hospital each day 🔴 1,256 general and acute beds, on average, occupied by flu patients each day 🔵 25% weekly reduction in hours lost to ambulance handover delays. Read the case study here 👇 https://lnkd.in/exABMVn5

A timely reminder, given the surge in use of private facilities, that they are not perfect and have risks involved with their use. Important for all parts of the health service (both NHS and private) to continue to focus on patient safety and staff wellbeing. #privatehealthcare #patientsafety #employeewellbeing https://lnkd.in/eyu6f8uQ