Kat James, Director of New Projects at Consultant Connect, one of the UK’s leading telemedicine providers, explains how the company is working with the NHS to cut down on waiting lists using technology that’s simpler than you think.
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Proven approaches to meet the NHS targets
Systems using Consultant Connect are well placed to meet the requirements set in the latest NHSE 2024/25 priorities and operational planning guidance.
Reducing the 52-week burden in neurology
GIRFT’s handbook ‘Further Faster Neurology’ provides best practice guidance to accelerate the reductions of neurology waiting lists. Here’s where remote ‘virtual locum’ NHS consultants fit in.
Press Release: Burma Skincare Initiative uses UK technology to transform patient care
Burma Skincare Initiative using Consultant Connect is set to revolutionise healthcare for people with severe skin conditions in Myanmar.
Reducing the 52-week burden in E.N.T
GIRFT’s handbook ‘Further Faster Ear, Nose and Throat’ provides best practice guidance to accelerate the reductions of E.N.T waiting lists. Here’s where a remote service that works on local systems and utilises NHS consultants from out of area can support with some of the tasks.
Suspected Head & Neck Cancer Messaging service
The Suspected Head & Neck Cancer messaging service was launched in May 2023 to all clinicians in North Central London ICB. We caught up with the Lead Head & Neck and Thyroid Clinical Nurse Specialist who manages the line, and a GP who used the line to find out more.
Thousands of elderly patients avoid unnecessary hospital queues thanks to health tech
The Dorset Echo published an article highlighting Consultant Connect’s successful 2023, helping thousands of elderly patients avoid unnecessary hospital queues.
Press Release: Thousands of elderly patients avoid unnecessary hospital queues thanks to health tech
Consultant Connect tech helps 150,000 elderly and frail patients across the UK to avoid unnecessary hospital queues in 2023.
Prof-to-prof advice in NHS Tayside
Professional-to-professional clinical decisions provided by Consultant Connect has been available to clinicians in Tayside for 6 years, supporting them in caring for their patients.
Waiting lists reduced by 29%
Does your local area need the extra temporary clinical capacity for referral triage and validation? There’s NHS consultant capacity to clear waiting lists remotely: