Joining up health and social care in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Issue being addressed: The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Care Record is bringing together people’s separate health and care records into a structured, easy-to-read format all in one secure place. This is giving health and care professionals directly involved in an individual’s care a more complete view of the care and treatment that they are […]
Vaccination success in Rutland’s rural communities
The challenge
There is a poorer uptake of flu and Covid-19 vaccinations by people in Rutland living in rurally isolated areas with limited services and transport connections.
Supporting residents through technology-enabled care at home
Issue being addressed Like the rest of the country, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has faced increases in ambulance call-outs and hospital admissions for residents from care homes. Furthermore, in Leicester, 80% of emergency department admissions for sepsis come from the community, resulting in extended and preventable hospital admissions. The local health and care system believed […]
Ensuring quality and safety in primary care
Issue being addressed Ensuring patient safety and the high quality of services is paramount to the NHS. This is a particular responsibility for commissioners (those who plan, purchase and monitor services), for services delivered across the NHS, from GP practices to hospitals. Unlike contracts with larger NHS providers (acute trusts or community hospitals), contracts with […]
Early Help to children and families
Family hubs make it easier for children and families to access support.
The Lightbulb Project bringing together partners
This service facilitates discharge from hospital by bringing together partners to meet people’s health needs inside their homes.
Pre-transfer clinical discussions pilot scheme
A clinically-led pilot scheme for pre-transfer clinical discussion and assessment was introduced, with the aim of reducing hospital stays by frail older people.
Tackling health inequalities in cancer screening
This project took place in Charnwood, an area of low uptake of cancer screening services, to explore the reasons behind this and what would make it easier for people to attend.
Community pharmacy consultation service
An initiative to refer appropriate patients to community pharmacists for advice, freeing up GP practice time for more complex cases.
Improving outcomes for people with a learning disability
Annual health checks have helped to improve life expectancy.
