Four hospital groups have been selected to test new approaches to care in a project backed by the Royal College of Physicians, it was announced today.
Two hospital groups are to test ways of improving respiratory care.
In the Sandwell and Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust specialists will work with GPs in the community to improve early diagnosis and management.
In Manchester hospitals and clinical commissioning groups will be using allied health professionals to create a “joined up” service.
They have been selected to be part of the Royal College of Physicians Future Hospital project.
Another project in Manchester will seek to help families with self-management of allergies with a view to reducing hospital admissions.
And at the Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital, Surrey, a new “frailty service” will be fully integrated with local GPs.
Dr Anita Donley, from the college, said: “Through their focus on integrated care, the development sites are leading the way in demonstrating how a future NHS can deliver truly joined-up, person-centred healthcare for patients and carers.”
There was backing from the Royal College of GPs.
Secretary Dr Katie Coleman said: “With a focus on integration and person centred care, the second phase of the Future Hospital Programme recognises the importance of collaboration across both primary and secondary care.
“The RCGP looks forward to engaging with this programme in the future, to ensure general practice is at the heart of service delivery in the best interests of our patients.”
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