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New ways of working: ICSs in action
Since the formation of integrated care systems, there has been plenty of talk around how new ways of working and new care pathways can be implemented to help manage increased demand. Here, we take a look at some practical examples from across the ICSs. A new approach to frailty pathways […]
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Health and Social Care Secretary announces women’s health priorities for 2024
Speaking at the Women’s Health Summit in London, health and social care secretary Victoria Atkins named top priorities for women’s health in 2024, including menstrual problems, menopause, maternity care, and birth trauma support. Priorities are borne from more than 100,000 responses to a government call for evidence, from health professionals, […]
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Primary Care Impact Awards 2023: meet the winners!
It’s that time of year again – we’re delighted to share the winners of the Primary Care Impact Awards 2023. With categories exploring teams making a difference in primary care through patient access, digital solutions and more, here you’ll find out more about our winners, and hopefully take inspiration from […]
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ICSs focus on reducing pressures, building capacity and encouraging self-care ahead of winter pressures
In light of increased operational pressures the NHS faces during the winter, NHS England has highlighted the need to focus on winter preparedness. Here, we will look at some of the actions that ICSs are taking to help mitigate these pressures. Identifying ‘pinch points’ in North East and North Cumbria […]
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Primary Care Impact Awards 2023: meet the finalists
Here at Integrated Health, we’re delighted to share with you the finalists of the Primary Care Impact Awards 2023, celebrating innovation, new ways of working and good practice across primary care in the NHS and beyond. Through categories exploring teams making a difference in primary care through patient access, digital […]
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Going green: projects across the country aiming to improve sustainability
Since the NHS became the “world’s first health service to commit to reaching carbon net zero” in October 2020, we’ve seen integrated care systems and trusts developing their own green plans with three key focuses – supporting the NHS’s net zero ambitions, prioritising interventions to improve patient care whilst tackling […]