Publications

Digital pre-procedure reminders to tackle colonoscopy backlog

SMS reminders to patients containing pre-procedure instructions has led to a 28 per cent drop in failed colonoscopies and savings of £130,000 a year.

1 October 2024

How peer support has helped one system to develop at place level

The Leading Integration Peer Support (LIPS) programme is a unique partnership of the Local Government Association, NHS Providers and the ICS Network.

28 June 2024

Managing patient care through an AI-powered command centre

An AI-powered command centre in Bradford is boosting efficiency, alleviating pressure on staff and helping to orchestrate better patient care.

10 June 2024

Providing urgent health care at home for older people living with frailty

The Silver Triage initiative enables specialist geriatricians to provide advice to ambulance paramedics who are assessing older people.

18 July 2023

Identifying patients who have missed bowel cancer screening in Sussex

Breaking down regional data for Sussex into small areas has highlighted patients who have not taken up the offer of bowel cancer screening.

18 July 2023

Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICS Diabetes Prevention Programme

Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICS is exceeding the national targets for improving access to support for people at risk of type 2 diabetes.

13 July 2023

Brigstock Road Community Hub: face-to-face support for a diverse community

A new community hub in Croydon brings together statutory and voluntary bodies to offer face-to-face advice on anything from housing to mental health.

23 June 2023

Learning to Lead Together in Newcastle

A pioneering scheme is delivering leadership training that brings together different NHS organisations, the local authority and the voluntary sector.

23 June 2023

Using a bus to deliver vaccines to hard-to-reach groups

Kent and Medway ICS's expanded use of a ‘vaccine bus’ to also offer mini health checks has proved popular.

9 June 2023

Supporting elderly patients in Northamptonshire to stay well

The ICS in Northamptonshire has, with partner organisations, helped create a web of support for patients with long-term conditions.

5 May 2023

Support for military families around pregnancy, birth and beyond

A two-year pilot scheme offers bespoke support for military families facing challenges around healthcare, pregnancy and birth in Lincolnshire.

26 April 2023

Embedding mental health expertise into housing teams

Placing a mental health nurse in a housing team has ensured the right mental health support is in place and aligned with housing need.

6 April 2023