A simple but vital innovation in the care of kidney patients

Developing an integrated respiratory team in NHS Dumfries and Galloway

Within the first 18 months of the implementation of the project plan, we aimed to provide same-day ESD with up to a 7-day follow up in the community for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary...

Providing support and raising awareness of a delicate subject

Treatment-at-work service puts cancer patients at the centre of care

Promoting a better standard of care for hepatology patients

I aim to provide a better standard of care for patients who are often marginalised by their disease process and symptoms—to offer support and palliation to hepatocellular cancer and decompensated...

Running a one-stop clinic for patients with inflammatory bowel disease

The IBD Standards clearly recommend that patients should have access to a monthly joint surgical–medical clinic. The absence of a combined service at MYH was identified by our IBD lead consultant...

Improving the care of patients with pleural disease

‘Acquiring these skills has enabled me to improve the pathway for patients with pleural effusions by affording them faster access to both diagnostic and therapeutic interventions’ .

Providing a nurse-led service for patients with liver disease

‘A unique service with a personal touch.’ .

Developing an OPAT service that meets the ever-changing needs of patients

The hospital already used BARD vascular access devices (VADs) and I was fortunate enough to be able to access the free support and training package the company offered, so I set about developing a...

Weaning on the web: using social media to empower parents

At the time that changes to the delivery of the weaning sessions were being considered, Doncaster Health Visitors was already running a successful Facebook page with around 3000 followers. This was...