Developing a child safeguarding template for GPs
By working in partnership with the CCG’s Designated Nurse for Safeguarding Children, Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit’s Clinical IT Service developed a specialist template to support GPs in their safeguarding responsibilities.
Using risk stratification to support commissioning
Arden & GEM has been working with CCGs on a strategic approach to risk stratification which is enabling best practice to be shared across localities, and more consistent improvements in care to be implemented.
Using risk stratification to reduce unplanned emergency admissions
NHS Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit developed a suite of risk stratification tools to enable GPs to proactively manage their top 3% of patients at-risk of avoidable hospital admission or A&E attendance.
Stay Well Campaign Amplifying the national message at a local level
To help tackle this seasonal spike in demand, we designed a campaign to educate people about the appropriate use of health services and how to prevent illness.
Mental health training package for NHS 111 call handlers
We created a suite of ‘Focus on Mental Health’ training modules, on behalf of NHS England, to help ensure 111 call handlers are well equipped to respond to calls from people requiring mental health support.
Transforming care for people with learning disabilities and autism
In partnership with four CCGs, local authorities, providers and service users, we took an in-depth look at how services for people with learning disabilities and autism were being commissioned and delivered.
Leading the way in the personalisation agenda
Since being involved in PHB early adopter sites, we have been working with NHS England, CCGs and other partners to drive forward PHBs.
Commissioning a national GP Health Service in partnership with NHS England
We have been working in partnership with NHS England to procure a national GP Health service.
Developing an Acute Mental Health Liaison Service
Arden & GEM led the co-design, development and implementation of an adult mental health liaison service across three acute hospital sites.
Making integrated care a reality for patients in Milton Keynes
Over a quarter of a million patients across Milton Keynes are now benefiting from more accurate, consistent and effective healthcare thanks to an ambitious and multifaceted programme, which has seen the implementation of a single integrated patient record system across the area.