Using logic models to support vanguard sites in developing new models of care
We provided intensive support around the development of logic models for vanguard sites, in partnership with Methods Advisory and the University of Kent (UoK).
Putting patients at the heart of designing services for LTC
Exploring the use of co-production in a whole system redesign, focusing initially on improving services for people with Long Term Conditions across Worcestershire.
Procuring a new Child Health Information System
NHS England wanted to procure a new solution for the 12 Child Health Information Services operating areas in the West Midlands.
‘Under the Weather?’ campaign lifts the clouds over A&E
To tackle misuse of A&E, NHS Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) strengthened the impact of NHS England’s winter pressures campaign at a local level by developing an integrated regional campaign on behalf of 14 Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).
Working in partnership with The Young Foundation
Recognising the need for creative solutions to tackle health challenges, NHS Arden & GEM CSU has worked with The Young Foundation to understand and build capacity among the third sector to provide services that could address current and future care needs.
Delivery of Medicines Optimisation QIPP Programme
NHS Arden & GEM CSU provided tailored pharmaceutical support to GP practices, on behalf of the CCGs, to increase uptake of the QIPP programme and subsequent cost savings.
Improving urgent and emergency care in North Warwickshire
NHS Arden & GEM CSU worked with Warwickshire North CCG and George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust to lead a project which has transformed urgent and emergency care services. Six months into the change, the number of A&E attendees managed through the urgent care centre has now reached 31%.
Supporting commissioning intentions through public and patient involvement
NHS Warwickshire North Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is committed to public and patient involvement in the development of its clinical strategy. To ensure delivery of patient centric services, an extensive engagement programme was developed to involve as many people as possible at all stages...
Pharmaceutical support for smoking cessation service
NHS Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) provided pharmaceutical support for Worcestershire County Council in the production of their Patient Group Directions (PGD). Since implementation, over 150 clients have used the PGD and it has also been used as a case study by the National Cent...
Reducing Hospital Admissions Related to Medicines
NHS Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) designed and coordinated a detailed medication review of patients, for NHS South Warwickshire Clinical Commissioning Group, involving primary care clinicians. As a result, 670 medication reviews took place with a significant rate of interventio...