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There is a *lot* to unpack about the reality of opening the new #MidlandMetropolitanHospital from this short interview with Richard Beeken: - The Trust needs to slim down to 700 beds from 740. Hopefully this is achievable (the CEO seems willing to give it a go), with support from social care and through shorter stays through single rooms. - There's an unfunded £40m increase in running costs. Perennial problem. We shouldn't expect a well built, properly maintained new hospital to have the same running costs as an old one in decline which is no longer getting the maintenance it needs. But our tariff and funding system is not well designed for this. - The old hospital is being kept open. This raises a lot of red flags for me. A big lesson from PFI the first time around was to shut the capacity you promised to shut. The CEO's argument is “We’ll be retaining elements of the surviving [Sandwell General] site which will have potential to hugely increase elective capacity and get waiting times down, not just for our trust, but for Birmingham and Black Country patients". Let's hope that it is restricted to funded additional elective activity, for the sake of system sustainability. Very good luck to the Trust in making this work. I hope the #NewHospitalProgramme is watching closely - because there will be lots of useful lessons to learn. #NHS #NewHospitals #Healthcare #Infrastructure #PFI #PPP

🌟 Incredible news! Today marks a significant step forward in supporting the vital role of Community Health Centers (CHCs) as the House of Representatives passes a bipartisan bill to extend and increase funding for these crucial institutions. With a resounding vote of 339-85, this bill sets the stage for providing essential resources to CHCs, ensuring they can continue serving communities nationwide. At a proposed funding level of $4.4 billion, this bill not only sustains #CHCs but also amplifies their impact by boosting resources for programs like the National Health Service Corps and Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program. These investments are not just numbers on a page; they represent the lifeline for millions of Americans who rely on CHCs for accessible, quality healthcare. As the funding package heads to the Senate, the urgency cannot be overstated. With 31.5 million patients counting on CHCs for their healthcare needs, timely action is essential. Let's continue to champion the invaluable contributions of CHCs and advocate for the resources they need to thrive. Together, we can ensure that every community has access to the care they deserve. #ValueCHCs 🏥💙#fqhcs #communityhealth #hrsa #underservedcommunities

Bridget Dolan KC discusses the case of University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust v The Mother of G [2024] EWHC 1288 (Fam) in our latest #UKInquestLawBlog Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/457zjji #TrustedWhenItsCritical #CoronialLaw

Use of video consultation in Scotland 1999 -2023. The report was written by Hazel Archer and covers early use of #video #technology, the evolution of Near Me, the approach to scale-up, developments, evaluation, and feedback. It highlights the collaboration and challenges of introducing a national service and the range of work to address inequalities and promote inclusion. It touches on the often sought-after and seemingly obvious 'Once for Scotland' arguably with some success. The Report provides timelines and usage with a focus on the adoption and development of #NearMe in Scotland. You will find links to a sub-set of reports, publications, and other resources developed throughout the #TEC programme. It also provides policy context, uptake, feedback insights, and analysis. Why it is called Near Me and the profound impact of the #Covid-19 pandemic. Perhaps, above all, a massive collaborative effort from all over Scotland and beyond. Please share and feedback if you like via email nss.nearme@nhs.scot or comment on Near Me Twitter account @NHSNearMe NHS Ayrshire & Arran NHS Borders NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY NHS Forth Valley NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Grampian NHS Highland NHS Lanarkshire NHS Lothian NHS Orkney NHS Shetland NHS Tayside NHS Western Isles NHS Golden Jubilee NHS National Services Scotland NHS Education for Scotland NHS Scotland NHS Scotland Academy NHS Research Scotland Public Health Scotland Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences - University of Oxford Trish Greenhalgh Rebecca Payne The Health Foundation SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) Scottish Library and Information Council Marc Beswick Dr Tara F. Lesley Holdsworth OBE Clare Morrison Cameron Stark Ellen Stewart Dr. Margaret Whoriskey MBE Anne Hendry Rikke Iversholt https://lnkd.in/eRAC6Gi8

Trust is hard won and easily lost. It comes through good relationships. But building relationships takes time and once built, they are precious and fragile. They involve give and take on both sides and it’s a slow burn. Perhaps these aren’t concepts people readily associate with research, but they are absolutely the cornerstones for achieving research excellence.  In the second of our research excellence spotlight features, we chat to Amy Rebane, the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre ’s Patient and Public Involvement, Engagement and Participation Lead, who explains how Leeds is leading the way in strengthening public engagement to ensure people from its most diverse and underserved communities are involved in research. ➡ Read here: https://lnkd.in/eAv-k4ku Philip Conaghan Steve Rose Phil Wood Kate Lodge Jo-Anne Wass Tim Ryley NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Healthwatch Leeds Leeds Health and Care Partnership Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Leeds City Council Research & Innovation Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust #research #inclusiveresearch #Leeds #BRC #NIHR #PPIEP

May scientific article now available to download: Title: AHP return to practice Author(s): Dr Kim Stuart, Mary Burton, Andy Winter Hospital: Coventry University There is a national crisis of radiographers missing from practice that needs to be addressed. The temporary Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) register set up during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that there are many radiographers in England with the potential and desire to return to practice. It is essential that we are proactive in channelling this workforce, with their currently untapped knowledge, skills and experience, back into health and care sectors. In 2022, Coventry University was awarded a tender by NHS England Workforce Training and Education (formally Health Education England) to create and deliver a blended Return to Practice Course. The target for 12 months was 50 returnees. https://lnkd.in/e2FpyqmD #RADMagazine #medicalimaging #healthcare #medical

🚀 Elevate your practice with our upcoming CPD course! 🏥Principles of Primary Care CPD Course 💡 Unlock the mysteries of primary care for outstanding health outcomes. 🧑🏫 Led by Prof. Alex Harding and Dr. Martyn Hewett. 📅 Available on April 16 or May 14, 2024. 🌟 What you'll gain: - Ability to evaluate evidence supporting primary care - Apply key principles for effectiveness - Practical skills for impactful community contributions 🗨️ Prof. Alex Harding: "Primary care is the most effective form of care but little is known about how it works. This course examines the evidence, looks at the core principles, and shows participants how to strengthen primary care - wherever they are." 🔗 Ready to enhance your practice? Secure your spot now! For April: https://bit.ly/ppcbook1 For May: https://bit.ly/ppcbook2 🌐 Join us in mastering the principles of primary care. Don't miss out on this journey to professional excellence! 🌟 #CPD #Healthcare #PrimaryCare #ProfessionalDevelopment #ExeterCPD #NHS

Designing education content, processes, or strategies? Revitalizing your patient education program? Teaching something new? Take advantage of HCEA’s free listserv to learn from your peers in the health care education community. Join the discussion at https://lnkd.in/eEY4cG4X. #healtheducation #patienteducation #healthcareeducation #healthcarecommunication #healthliteracy #plainlanguage #patientadvocacy #patientengagement #patientexperience #professionaldevelopment #professionalnetworking #networking #communityeducation

Dr. Sharon Hamill, Interim Executive Director of CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care, delves into the transformative potential of palliative care education in her latest article, "Palliative Care Education Changes Everything." She emphasizes how this education can ensure that palliative care reaches everyone who needs it. The article invites readers to reflect on the game-changing nature of palliative care education and encourages the initiation of a conversation about its transformative potential. This compelling piece underscores the significance of palliative care education and serves as a catalyst for discussions surrounding its potential to bring about positive change in healthcare. Read Dr. Hamill's post: https://bit.ly/4bjkjl1 #PalliativeCare #PalliativeCareEducation #TransformingHealthcare