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 […]
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.
Artificial Intelligence used for diagnosis
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to support the diagnosis of suspected skin cancer for patients in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The new service, first introduced from Loughborough Community Hospital in March 2022, is now also available in Melton Mowbray, Hinckley, and Leicester city.
Virtual wards reduce hospital admissions
The challenge Virtual wards are part of a range of initiatives to reduce unavoidable hospital admissions. These ‘Hospital at Home’ models help reduce avoidable admissions by providing the hospital-level care at home. Th aim is to reduce pressure on the NHS and bring down waiting times by providing additional capacity through alternatives to hospital admission. […]