The challenges of an aging population, and more people living with complex long term conditions, creates an increasing need for integrated and specialised care. Our clinical support services help you develop the right solutions for your communities, while keeping patients at the heart of commissioning.
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Bringing together Canadian and British healthcare professionals to maximise the impact of Clinical Networks
Arden & GEM and Alberta Health Services (Canada) were joined by over 100 senior healthcare professionals from both sides of the Atlantic at the recent ‘Maximising the impact of clinical networks and how to introduce a culture of value and stewardship into health systems’ webinar.
Conducting a rapid evidence review for shoulder surgery
When five Midlands CCGs wanted to better understand the clinical and cost effectiveness of shoulder surgery, compared to conservative treatment, Arden & GEM’s public health consultancy, Solutions for Public Health (SPH), was engaged to undertake a rapid evidence review.
Identifying opportunities to improve services via a clinical audit of commissioning policies
The Arden & GEM Solutions for Public Health (SPH) team undertook a series of clinical audits of clinical commissioning policies to support NHS Lincolnshire CCG to identify possible service improvements and efficiencies.
Improving engagement between medicines optimisation teams and general practice during a pandemic
In this article for the Journal of Pharmacy Management, Arden & GEM's medicines optimisation team share their five-point approach to engaging with practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supporting an East Midlands healthcare commissioner through Judicial Review
When a healthcare commissioning organisation in the East Midlands needed independent support to defend a contested decision in a High Court Judicial Review, Solutions for Public Health undertook a multifaceted review of the case which played a fundamental role in the ruling.
Arden & GEM diabetes expert featured in new pharmacy resource
An Arden & GEM medicines optimisation pharmacy lead, specialising in diabetes care, has contributed a new chapter on management of Type 1 diabetes to the latest edition of the pharmacy textbook, ‘Drugs in Use’.
Delivering robust decision-making by incorporating an ethical framework in commissioning processes
Arden & GEM’s Solutions for Public Health team supported NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCG to develop and implement a new framework of commissioning principles which enabled them to make fair, transparent and consistent policy decisions.
Recognition for Norfolk Medicines Support Service in the PrescQIPP Awards
Arden & GEM’s medicines optimisation service has been shortlisted in the patient safety category at the PrescQIPP Awards 2021 for their work to help patients better manage medication through the Norfolk Medicines Support Service.
Supporting South Warwickshire PCNs with care home resident medication reviews
Arden & GEM’s MOCH team provided interim support to South Warwickshire PCNs by undertaking medication reviews for care home residents to improve safety, reduce hospital admissions and deliver valued support to care homes.
Providing clinical pharmacy support to Derbyshire Dales PCN
Arden & GEM’s medicines optimisation team was commissioned by Derbyshire Dales PCN to provide a team of clinical pharmacists to deliver consistent and effective medication reviews for patients across their practices.
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