Improving access to FH Genetic Testing: GENinCode
30th August 2024The NHS, in its Long-Term Plan, set a goal to identify 25% of people with FH within five years...
Posted inImproving outcomes for respiratory patients
23rd June 2024Two Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Middlesbrough took part in a service evaluation project where the aims were: To significantly...
Posted inArtiQ.Spiro AI spirometry
20th June 2024The NHS Long Term Plan aims for earlier and more accurate diagnosis of lung conditions. An important diagnostic tool for...
Posted inA new focus of lipid-lowering therapy for secondary prevention vascular and diabetic foot patients in a pharmacist-led clinic.
5th April 2024Approximately 25-28 % of UK CVD deaths are due to raised cholesterol; every 1.0 mmol/L in LDL-C is associated with...
Posted inPolypharmacy Masterclasses
21st March 2024Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC) ran Polypharmacy Masterclasses as part of their delivery of the Health...
Posted inUse of Attend Anywhere during COVID-19 pandemic
15th September 2021The Medical Psychology Department at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provide psychological assessment and treatment services to individuals, struggling...
Posted inTrauma Informed Care
15th June 2021A trauma informed approach is a system-wide approach to addressing the adversity that underlies much suffering and its impact on...
Posted inFalls, Frailty and Care and Support Planning: Pilot Feasibility Project across Newcastle and Gateshead CCG
19th March 2021This successful Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) study demonstrated that the identification and prevention of falls is feasible as part...
Posted inAF card deck distributed to 2,200 GPs
21st February 2019A card deck to support Atrial Fibrillation (AF) diagnosis and management in primary care has been created. Endorsed by the...
Posted inHealth Call Undernutrition Service
30th January 2018Undernutrition is a common health problem and a serious condition. Untreated it increases the risk of illness, clinical complications and...
Posted inAssuring Quality of Care in Nursing Homes: Hydration Monitoring Solution
Dehydration is associated with poor outcomes such as falls, constipation, urinary tract infections, increased hospitalisation and mortality. Dehydration in older...
Posted inFurther deployment of ‘Deciding Right’ across the North East and Cumbria
‘Deciding Right’ is an initiative that aims to help people make healthcare decisions in advance. Individuals of all ages who...
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