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Telephone Advice & Guidance
Immediate Advice & Guidance from local physical and mental health specialists.
Photo Advice & Guidance for Teledermatology
Using the Consultant Connect App to easily take and share clinically safe photography.
National Consultant Network
Manage demand for services using our National Network of NHS specialists.
Telephone Advice & Guidance
Immediate Advice & Guidance from local physical and mental health specialists.
Photo Advice & Guidance for Teledermatology
Using the Consultant Connect App.
National Consultant Network
Manage demand for services using our National Network of NHS specialists.
Covering >25 million patients across >75 NHS CCGs/Health Boards and >60 Hospitals
What we do
NHS commissioners explain why they like our services…
Consultant Connect
We offer Enhanced Advice & Guidance for the NHS: Telephone Advice & Guidance and Photo Advice & Guidance for Teledermatology, supported by the National Consultant Network. Our solutions are fast to set up and are GDPR compliant and IG secure.
By having immediate and direct access to specialist advice, clinicians can ensure that patients get the right care 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
We offer Enhanced Advice & Guidance for the NHS: Telephone Advice & Guidance and Photo Advice & Guidance for Teledermatology, supported by the National Consultant Network.
Our solutions are fast to set up and are GDPR compliant and IG secure. The service significantly reduces unnecessary referrals, improves patient care while reducing costs.
In numbers
Used by over 75 CCG/Health Board areas
Used by over 60 Hospitals
Over £30 million NHS savings to date
Covering more than 25 million patients
Used by over 75 CCG/Health Board areas
Used by over 60 Hospitals
Over £30 million NHS savings to date
Covering more than 25 million patients
What our customers say:
Case studies
We work with over 75 CCGs/Health Boards, 60 Hospitals, and thousands of GP practices. Find out how we help them:
Mental Health Case Study
Dr Anne Connolly, a Principal Pharmacist for Medicines Information, describes how she answers Mental Health Medication Telephone Advice & Guidance calls.
Mental Health Case Study
Petrina Douglas-Hall, Medicines Information Manager, describes how answering a Telephone Advice & Guidance call from a GP helped with the management of a patient with ...
GP case study: Answering SCAS calls
Dr Steve Doyle explains why he answers Telephone Advice & Guidance calls from 999 ambulance crews and clinical support desk staff during COVID-19.
GP case study: Dermatology
Dr Karen Grossmark, a GP at PHGH Doctors in Barnet describes why she finds Photo Advice & Guidance a brilliant tool and how she uses it to improve patient care.
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