Clear referral backlogs
‘Virtual’ NHS consultants available now to validate and prioritise your referrals or prioritise new referrals as they come in – find out how this is working in Northampton General Hospital.
Telephone Advice & Guidance
Immediate Advice & Guidance from local physical and mental health specialists.
Photo-Messaging Advice & Guidance
Using the Consultant Connect App to easily take and share IG secure clinical photos.
National Consultant Network
Manage local demand for services using the National Consultant Network.
Referral Triage
NHS consultant capacity to triage backlogs and temporarily support with restoration of services.
Patient Initiated Follow UP (PIFU)
Giving patients and their carers the opportunity to initiate their own appointments as and when they need them.
Patient Connect
Secure follow-up service enabling NHS clinicians to remotely call patients back to discuss their case or to discharge them.
Telephone Advice & Guidance
Immediate Advice & Guidance from local physical and mental health specialists.
Photo-Messaging Advice & Guidance
Using the Consultant Connect App to easily take and share IG secure clinical photos.
National Consultant Network
Manage demand for services using the National Consultant Network.
Referral Triage
NHS consultant capacity to triage backlogs and temporarily support with restoration of services.
Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU)
Giving patients and their carers the opportunity to initiate their own appointments as and when they need them.
Patient Connect
Secure follow-up service enabling NHS clinicians to remotely call patients back to discuss their case or to discharge them.
Covering >33 million patients across >90 healthcare areas and >120 hospitals
What we do
NHS commissioners explain why they like our services…
Consultant Connect
Consultant Connect’s services are used by over 4,000 GP practices, over 90 healthcare areas, and over 120 hospitals. We offer Enhanced Advice & Guidance: Telephone Advice & Guidance and Photo Advice & Guidance for Teledermatology, supported by the National Consultant Network.
By having immediate and direct access to specialist advice, clinicians can ensure that patients get the right care the first time. As this often means that patients avoid unnecessary trips to hospital, the NHS saves money and hospital specialists spend their time dealing with patients that they need to see. It’s a great outcome for everyone.
Read our case studies and blog to find out more!
Consultant Connect
Consultant Connect’s services are used by over 5,000 GP practices, over 85 healthcare areas, and over 80 hospitals. We offer Enhanced Advice & Guidance: Telephone Advice & Guidance and Photo Advice & Guidance for Teledermatology, supported by the National Consultant Network.
By having immediate and direct access to specialist advice, clinicians can ensure that patients get the right care the first time. As this often means that patients avoid unnecessary trips to hospital, the NHS saves money and hospital specialists spend their time dealing with patients that they need to see. It’s a great outcome for everyone.
Read our case studies and blog to find out more!
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