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🏥 Making Healthcare Accessible, One Rural Community at a Time 🌾 If there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that where you live shouldn’t determine the quality of care you receive. That’s why we’re focusing on building healthcare facilities in rural areas—places where access to even basic medical services can be a challenge. Our goal isn’t just to construct buildings; it’s to create spaces where people feel cared for, where doctors have what they need to do their jobs, and where families can find hope closer to home. What We’re Working On: - Clinics that bring primary care to underserved areas - Local hospitals equipped for emergencies and specialized care - Telehealth spaces to connect patients with specialists anywhere - Designs that are sustainable and fit the unique needs of each community These projects have a huge impact—not just on health outcomes, but on entire communities. They create jobs, support local economies, and most importantly, give people peace of mind knowing quality care is nearby. This work isn’t just about construction, it’s about saving lives and building trust in places that need it most. If you’re as passionate about this as we are—whether as a partner, an investor, or someone with ideas to share—I’d love to hear from you. Let’s make a difference, one project at a time. #HealthcareForAll #RuralHealthcare #BuildingHope #HealthcareConstruction #CommunityDevelopment #PeopleHelpingPeople #ComstockConstruction

Project SNEH is dedicated to improving lives through sustainable and accessible healthcare solutions, with a special focus on eye care. Recognizing the critical role vision plays in education, employment, and quality of life, the initiative aims to bridge the gap in eye care services for underserved communities. . . . #sustainableeyecare #projectsneh #visionforall #healthcareforall #communitywellness #eyecareinitiative #sustainablehealth #empoweringcommunities

After braving the train strikes and defaulting to the coach network I finally made it to chair an important panel discussion on "creating a culture of systems transformation" at the Public Policy Projects ICS Delivery Forum held last week in Birmingham. This was a gathering of stakeholders from across the health and care system to assess progress to date on the newly created 42 Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) recently set up to facilitate the more holistic improvement of population health across the different geographical regions across England. My excellent panel featured a great mix of perspectives and included: Warren Heppolette, Chief Officer for Strategy and Innovation at NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care, Katrina Percy, Joint CEO of the NAPC and Helen Hughes, Chief Executive of Patient Safety Learning. The creation of ICSs was based on a fundamental recognition that improving the health of a population can't be delivered by health silos working in isolation.... it is going to be the transition to more systems based and more holistic approach to care that will bring about the improvements in population health that is most desperately needed. "#Culture eats strategy for breakfast" as the saying goes so it was great to explore some of the cultural challenges to more systems based working. Warren gave a the perspective from a whole systems level, while Katrina provided the primary care and #neighbourhood working perspective while Helen brought the patient/citizen perspective as the ultimate beneficiaries of ICS and wider Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) working. Some key insights included: - Without a longer term "systems based economics" and funding model we will continue to fund, target and incentivise short term silo-based behaviours. - Without a shared long term vision we will continue to invest in the pieces of the jigsaw without a shared understanding of the collective picture we are trying to build together. - A deeper understanding of individual and community needs is required so we can co-create the integrated services that really matter instead of fitting people into our services. - We need to create the conditions that release the curiosity, care and compassion across frontline health workers and neighbourhood teams such that they feel safe and inspired to contribute to the collective improvement and innovation of care. - We need to create a shared identity and sense of purpose across ICS/ICP teams to inspire a greater sense of belonging and shared commitment to collaborative and partnership-based working. Although there was much more to be said this was a rich and rewarding conversation! #nhs #integratedcare #ICS #systemsworking #health #community #socialcare

Findings from our new ‘Wales Healthcare Market Insight 2024’ report show that, by 2034, there will be a significant deficit in the number of elderly care beds in Wales. “There is a severe need for EMC beds in Wales and this demand is growing rapidly as people live longer and we see a rise in the closure of homes that are no longer fit for purpose. Wales is behind the curve with England and Scotland in terms of new future-proof care bed provision coming forward. It is clear there is a significant opportunity for specialist developers, operators, funders, and private individuals to benefit from early mover advantage into the Welsh market.” - Rob Kinsman, Regional Director - Care and Will Edwards MRICS – Healthcare Development & Investment For the full report, which launched today, click below. #welshbusiness #healthcarebusiness #carebusiness #carehomedevelopment #propertydevelopment #commercialproperty

Stafford Beer, the famous systems thinker, noted that "the purpose of any system is what it does"—meaning if the system isn't delivering what’s needed, it’s not the people's fault but a flaw in the system's design. #Health and #care are riddled with silos and fragmentation. Specialists, services, and apps address isolated parts of our bodies, but no one looks after us as whole persons, within the context of our lives. As society ages and grows sicker, we find ourselves bouncing between disconnected specialists, clinics, and "pathways," often unaware of our histories or other care we're receiving. Integrated Care has long been discussed but rarely delivered. The "sausage machine" model of #healthcare inherited from industry keeps optimising parts, not wholes. Demand rises, resources are strained, and waiting lists grow. Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) were conceived as a new model to bring together health and care into a more holistic approach, supporting wellness, early intervention, and person-centred care for disease or infirmity. For an #ICS to be more than a rebranded silo collection, it must serve as a system-level convener of integrated support, fostering collaboration across health, social care, local councils, communities, VCS, and industry partners. How do we shift from siloed services to holistic support that centres on people’s needs and lived experiences? And how can we view this challenge through a life course lens—Start Well, Live Well, Age Well, and Die Well? Transforming silos into systems requires a shared vision for the future and a collective journey to reach it. One that recognises that it is the relationship BETWEEN the parts that creates a strong and effective system. I’ve been honoured to work with Suffolk and NE Essex (#SNEE) ICS on their breakthrough “Future Shift” programme https://shorturl.at/RCKBM. This unique 3 Horizons programme has united leaders across the ICS to reimagine a future holistic SNEE system and the journey to get there, built on a shared identity and a "Can Do Health & Care" ethos. Stepping back to view the national landscape, we need more of this visionary, systems-based approach—not just additional funding to sustain outdated methods—if we are to build the future health system that we all need and deserve. For the Imperial Programme that develops these ideas further see here: https://shorturl.at/3nsa1 #nhs #socialcare #communitycare #healthpolicy

Teal organisations represent the highest stage of development according to Frederick Laloux's framework (Reinventing Organisations). They are characterised by self-management, wholeness, and evolutionary purpose. Teal organisations operate based on decentralised decision-making, trust, and a deep sense of purpose. An example of a teal organisation is Buurtzorg, a Dutch home healthcare organisation, where self-managing teams of nurses deliver care to patients, making decisions collectively and operating without traditional hierarchical structures. #selfmanagment #selfmanagingorganisations #reinventingorganisations #culture #workplaceculture #bravenewwork #humansystemsco #betterworkaustralia #mentallyhealthyworkplaces #tealworking #sydneybusinessconsultants #virtualbusinessconsultants #Illawarrabusinessconsultants #businesscoach

Totalmobile 🤝 East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership We’re proud to announce that East Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership ('EAHSCP') has chosen Totalmobile to transform its #CareAtHome services! Through our innovative care management and monitoring solutions, EAHSCP will, ⚡ Improve efficiency and minimise paperwork 🗓️ Enhance service delivery by optimising scheduling. ❤️🩹 Ease operational pressures for care teams This will enable care professionals to focus on what truly matters: providing high-quality, compassionate care. Discover more about our partnership with EAHSCP and how we’re transforming care at-home services across the UK and Ireland here 👇 https://ow.ly/3MpW50UPlwQ #FieldServiceManagement #PartnershipForChange #CompassionateCare #InnovationInAction

The NHS needs modern, safe places where staff can give patients first-class care. The LIFT portfolio is modern and delivering for the NHS already. Over 300 health centres were built in local communities, largely in areas of high health need to support more integrated care in neighbourhoods.  More diagnostics being delivered locally is a key way in which CHP can support the shift from hospital to community. To support the drive for productivity and value across the LIFT portfolio we look at buildings holistically, considering optimal use and driving up overall space utilisation, this is where greater value and impact can be achieved. Lord Darzi’s independent investigation into the NHS in England diagnosed a health service that was in critical condition but that its vital signs were strong.  Read how CHP can support greater NHS productivity through the utilisation of LIFT assets: https://lnkd.in/emYZGz2h #NHSEstates

Primary care is the cornerstone of Ontario's health care system, providing essential services to individuals at every stage of life. The province has recently invested funds and pledged that every Ontarian will have a primary care provider, leveraging team-based care, within five years through the leadership of Jane Philpott as Chair of the New Primary Care Action Team. To realize the full potential of primary care teams, the system must prioritize education, coaching, and continuous support for both new and evolving teams. Working collaboratively--whether as a co-located team or distributed network--requires thoughtful and deliberate effort. CACHE, with over 15 years of expertise in interprofessional collaboration, offers a flexible suite of professional development programs, coaching, and customized consultation services. These national and international offerings derive from the scientific evidence base for team-based and collaborative care and have successfully supported over 4 000 health care providers and teams. Most recently CACHE served as the interprofessional lead for the national Team Primary Care project funded by Employment and Social Development Canada. If you have any desire or need to maximize the way primary care practitioners are collaborating and engaging in interprofessional and integrated care, let's talk. CACHE is committed to helping fulfill Ontario’s vision for primary care teams and primary care for all. Lynne Sinclair Ivy Oandasan Team Primary Care Dean Lising Ivy Bourgeault Stella Ng Kathryn Parker Farah Friesen Elizabeth McLaney Belinda Vilhena #teamprimarycare #primarycare #ontariohealth #collaboration #education

Care management isn’t a single event—it’s the continuous "what’s next" and "how can I support" for individuals in need. True success lies in creating lasting relationships, and that requires having streamlined workflows that empower care teams to focus on their strengths and foster genuine, compassionate connections. Effective care management is about sustainable, relationship-centered care that drives better outcomes.