19 July 2024
Case studyUnifying medication prescribing across Cheshire and Merseyside
The harmonisation project led by our Medicines Optimisation team successfully established governance and streamlined formulary reviews. By creating a…
4 July 2024
Case studyOptimising immunisation services with an integrated hub and spoke model in Greater Manchester
Our Improvement Unit’s independent service evaluation led to the recommendation of an integrated hub and spoke model, aiming to…
1 July 2024
Case studyEnhancing efficiency and sustainability with a diagnostic workforce strategy
Through strategic collaboration and comprehensive planning, we enhanced the efficiency and sustainability of the diagnostic workforce within an integrated…
1 July 2024
Case studyImplementing a flexible working framework and training package for enhanced workforce culture
An NHS foundation trust, in collaboration with NHS Midlands and Lancashire, developed a flexible working framework and training package…
1 July 2024
Case studySustaining and expanding international recruitment for an integrated care system
Our Workforce Planning and Transformation team’s efforts secured a three-year investment for the International Recruitment Workforce Bureau, enabling the…
13 June 2024
Case studyAdvancing maternity and neonatal services with interactive data dashboards
Our collaboration with NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB resulted in the development of an interactive dashboard that significantly…
12 June 2024
Case studyReshaping an integrated care board for future success
We successfully guided the organisational change process for an integrated care board, aligning its workforce with the long-term vision…
11 June 2024
NewsWe are excited to share that our Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate has been formally presented with the…
10 June 2024
Case studyDeveloping a user-centric website for cardiovascular care excellence
The National Institute for Cardiovascular Outcomes Research (NICOR) partnered with NHS Midlands and Lancashire and NHS Arden and GEM…
6 June 2024
Case studyImproving mobile breast screening in Liverpool, Sefton, and Knowsley
Implementing recommendations within the Liverpool, Sefton, and Knowsley Mobile Breast Screening Programme has brought about substantial enhancements. Augmented engagement,…
6 June 2024
Case studyEvaluating the Answer Cancer service in Greater Manchester
Our evaluation of the ‘Answer Cancer’ initiative increased cancer awareness in underserved communities and demonstrated good value for money.…
6 June 2024
Case studyIntegrating Cheshire and Stockport breast screening services
The successful implementation of NHS England Screening Quality Assurance Service (SQAS) approved recommendations resulted in the establishment of a…
5 June 2024
Case studyDriving strategic workforce planning and operational excellence in an integrated care board
Through strategic leadership and effective collaboration, we significantly enhanced the understanding and implementation of a comprehensive workforce plan for…
4 June 2024
Case studyIntegrating recruitment services into a central team to deliver at-scale efficiencies
Centralising recruitment services for NICE through NHS Midlands and Lancashire significantly improved efficiency, reducing time-to-hire to under 30 days,…
3 June 2024
Case studySupporting business case development at NHS Business Services Authority
Our training helped improve NHS Business Services Authority’s (NHSBSA) business case development capabilities through the Better Business Cases™ Foundation…
29 May 2024
Case studyDeveloping a seamless user journey website for the National Institute for Health and Care Research
In May 2024, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) unveiled a…
24 May 2024
Case studyOptimising staffing strategies, cost reductions and strategic governance
Through detailed analysis and strategic governance frameworks, we reduced the usage of agencies for staffing, leading to notable reductions…
21 May 2024
Case studyOur involvement in Calculating Quality Reporting Service (CQRS) Local has proven to be a critical asset in improving efficiency,…
14 May 2024
NewsNew Podcast: Revolutionising patient engagement and care with personalised healthcare videos
Join host Richard Caddy for another thought-provoking session in our latest podcast with our Digital Innovation Unit. Tune in…
3 May 2024
NewsEnhancing our expertise in Workforce Planning to meet growing needs
NHS Midlands and Lancashire (ML) are excited to announce that we’ve secured five places for members of our People…
1 May 2024
NewsStudy reveals promising early outcomes of NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
Obesity is a pressing global health challenge, linked to various chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular issues,…
29 April 2024
Case studyAligning medication guidelines: The Cheshire and Merseyside initiative
The Cheshire and Merseyside initiative, aimed at aligning medication guidelines, has enhanced medication management practices across the region. By…
18 April 2024
NewsRegistration open for NHS-R Community annual conference
We are incredibly excited to announce that ticket registration for NHS-R/NHS.pycom Open-Source Conference (RPySOC) 2024 is open! The conference…
16 April 2024
NewsNHS ML secures place on Transforming Organisations, Partnerships and Systems Framework
NHS Midlands and Lancashire (ML) has been successful in its bid for an important national procurement framework. The Transforming Organisations,…
16 April 2024
Case studyScaling non-medical prescribing services for enhanced patient care
Our Medicines Management and Optimisation team has improved patient care by improving processes and automating tasks to ensure timely…
12 April 2024
NewsNew podcast: Lessons from the Clive Treacey Review
In this three-segment podcast sequence, part of our Inside ML series, we discuss the lessons learnt from the Clive…
9 April 2024
Case studyBetween 2022 and 2023, our Inclusion Unit provided a bespoke ‘due regard’ support package to the Lancashire and South…
2 April 2024
Case studyEnsuring Care Quality Commission readiness through collaborative intervention at Portway House
Our Nursing and Urgent Care Team’s intervention significantly transformed a care facility, enhancing staff morale, competence, and confidence, ultimately…
28 March 2024
NewsNHS Midlands and Lancashire Gender Pay Gap Report 2023
NHS Midlands and Lancashire has published its Gender Pay Gap Report for 2023. Download the report here.
14 March 2024
Case studyThe digital transformation of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust website
Our Communications and Engagement team helped Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust achieve a digital overhaul, enhancing website usability, functionality,…
4 March 2024
NewsNew Podcast: Unravelling unconscious bias in healthcare
Join host Richard Caddy for another thought-provoking session in our latest podcast with our Inclusion Unit. Tune in to…
27 February 2024
BlogAs referenced in the national NHS priorities and operational planning guidance for 2023/24, the significance of early cancer diagnosis…
20 February 2024
Case studyEnhancing stroke risk management by developing a comprehensive reporting dashboard
The implementation of the cardiovascular disease prevention dashboard markedly enhanced stroke prevention strategies, offering healthcare providers critical data on…
8 February 2024
Case studyTransforming tobacco control: How our data analytics improved health outcomes
The development of interactive dashboards and comprehensive data analysis significantly helped NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System to…
2 February 2024
Case studyReducing the use of Lorazepam at a dementia nursing care home
Our Medicine Optimisation Care Home team successfully reduced the reliance on regular Lorazepam prescriptions in elderly residents of a…
2 February 2024
Case studyAchieving operation excellence and strategic impact
Our adoption of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Procurement Excellence Programme has significantly increased operational control.…
31 January 2024
NewsNew podcast: Revolutionising urgent care in Northern Ireland
Recorded live at the NHS ConfedExpo, join host Richard Caddy in an engaging dialogue with Kelly Bishop, Assistant Director…
31 January 2024
NewsEmpowering healthcare workers in population health management
Our Health Economics Unit (HEU), in a successful collaboration with the Midlands Decision Support Network, has marked a significant…
30 January 2024
NewsData-driven personalised health videos and their role in supporting healthcare services
The Digital Innovation Unit (DIU), along with their commercial partner Citizen Communications, are hosting an event on the 31 January…
29 January 2024
Case studyUnderstanding performance drivers across urgent care pathways
Our Business Intelligence team in partnership with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, revolutionised data management and decision-making processes within the urgent care…
26 January 2024
NewsExplore the intricacies of unconscious bias: A webinar for local authorities
In the ever-evolving landscape of local governance, the pursuit of equitable decision-making remains a paramount objective. To advance this…
17 January 2024
Case studyImproving frailty care through data innovation
We developed an innovative, interactive dashboard that has significantly enhanced the delivery and effectiveness of frailty care in Lancashire…
10 January 2024
NewsEnhance your business case skills with our accredited training
Are you looking to advance your expertise in business case development? Please see our new and improved page about…
9 January 2024
Blog NewsNew podcast: How to unlock urgent care intelligence
Dive into the latest episode of Inside NHS ML as we unravel the intriguing world of the Urgent Care…
29 December 2023
NewsAddressing the challenges impeding patient flow at the Patient Flow Conference 2024
We are excited to announce that we will be speaking at The Patient Flow Conference North 2024. In attendance…
22 December 2023
Case studyImproving workforce sustainability at an NHS foundation trust
Our Organisational Development team implemented a dynamic five-year integrated workforce plan at an NHS foundation trust, resulting in a…
19 December 2023
Case studySupporting the transition to an integrated care board
Our Digital Transformation team’s expertise in programme management significantly enhanced an integrated care system’s readiness for the 2023 integrated…
15 December 2023
NewsNHS Midlands and Lancashire celebrates triple HSJ award nominations
We are thrilled to share that NHS Midlands and Lancashire’s Transformation Unit, has earned three esteemed nominations at the…
13 December 2023
Case studyOur Digital Transformation team’s in-depth review and strategic guidance significantly improved Lancashire and South Cumbria integrated care system’s programme…
11 December 2023
NewsNew podcast: Inclusive decision-making in healthcare
Recorded live at the NHS ConfedExpo, join host Richard Caddy in an enlightening conversation with Jess Tyrrell and Rachel…
5 December 2023
BlogUpholding equality, diversity, and inclusion in times of financial cutbacks
Robert Beardall, Inclusion Unit Project Manager, NHS ML As a professional navigating the financial landscape of the NHS and…
5 December 2023
NewsNew partnership to ensure a robust continuing healthcare assessment service
We are excited to announce a partnership between NHS Midlands and Lancashire’s Personalised Healthcare Commissioning Team and Bristol, North…
28 November 2023
Blog NewsNavigating new waters: The NHS’s response to financial strain and industrial action
Nicola Ainscough, Head of System Delivery, NHS ML The recent communication from NHS England, referencing the letter titled ‘Addressing…
22 November 2023
NewsNew podcast: How automated innovations are helping to reduce hospital waiting times
Recorded live at the Digital Healthcare Show 2023, host Andy Downton engages in a captivating conversation with Priyantha Jayawardane,…
14 November 2023
NewsNHS Midlands and Lancashire exhibiting at NHS Providers Show
We are excited to share that we will be participating in the upcoming NHS Providers Show on 14-15 November.…
13 November 2023
Case studyNavigating winter challenges with a proactive resilience strategy
Our strategy in navigating winter challenges enabled real-time monitoring and prompt adjustments in urgent and emergency care capacity, significantly…
10 November 2023
Case studyEnhancing equality impact assessments at Terrence Higgins Trust
The Inclusion Unit’s workshops significantly improved Terrence Higgins Trust’s approach to equality impact assessments, fostering deeper engagement, understanding, and…
9 November 2023
Case studyDriving healthcare transformation through data-driven intelligence
We achieved a system-wide enhancement in healthcare service delivery, decision-making efficiency, and operational effectiveness through advanced data management and…
8 November 2023
NewsNew podcast: Our Head of Safeguarding on a complex mental capacity case
Welcome to our new podcast series, “Inside NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS ML)”, and our first episode about the…
7 November 2023
NewsJoin us for an insightful session at Access All Areas 2023 with Dr Sam Gower
We are delighted to announce that Dr Sam Gower, Clinical Director for Personalised Healthcare Commissioning at NHS Midlands and…
3 November 2023
Case studyThis study revealed significant health disparities among people with learning disabilities in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, prompting targeted prevention…
2 November 2023
NewsAt this year’s NHS-R/NHS.pycom Conference 2023, the NHS-R Community and its co-community NHS.pycom put together an exciting event to…
1 November 2023
News ReportRevisit the first national Health and Care Analytics (HACA) Conference 2023
Health and Care Analytics (HACA) 2023 was the first national annual conference bringing together analysts and promoting, celebrating and…
16 October 2023
NewsHope and Honesty: Reflections on NHS Employers Strategic Workforce Conference
Adam Burgess-Evans, Deputy Director of People, NHS ML Attendance at the NHS Employers Strategic Workforce Conference last week proved…
13 October 2023
Case study Long readEmpowering Rose: Court of Protection and exemplary application of the Mental Capacity Act
We supported an integrated care board (ICB) to assess the mental capacity of a patient with complex issues, represented…
13 October 2023
Case studyStrengthening Dudley Integrated Health and Care Trusts operations through programme management
Our programme management capabilities significantly enhanced the operations of Dudley Integrated Health and Care Trust, ensuring timely project completion…
11 October 2023
NewsExploring the future of patient care at the Patient Flow Conference 2023
We’re pleased to announce that Kelly Bishop, Assistant Director of Nursing and Urgent Care at NHS Midlands and Lancashire…
10 October 2023
Case studySupporting an integrated care board’s achievement of the race equality code quality mark
Our collaboration resulted in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) becoming the first Integrated Care Board in the…
6 October 2023
NewsMeet the Future of Healthcare Management: EMS+ by NHS ML
Why choose EMS+? Enter EMS+, the dynamic web-based escalation management system. Developed by NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS ML),…
29 September 2023
NewsJoin us at the Elective Care Conference South 2023
We are excited to share that NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS ML) will be both exhibiting and speaking at…
28 September 2023
BlogUnlocking collaboration and efficiency: Introducing our organisational GitHub account and R package
What are these game-changing tools? GitHub: the hub of collaboration Scott Johnson, Business Intelligence Lead, NHS ML NHS Midlands…
27 September 2023
Case studyIT integration and facility upgrade for the Shawbirch Medical Centre
Our Digital Transformation team seamlessly transitioned Shawbirch Medical Centre to their new facility, introducing advanced IT systems, successfully integrating…
25 September 2023
Case studyDigital roadmap for implementing a primary care network clinical system hub
We helped implement a clinical system hub which led to significant cost savings, enhanced efficiency, and halved GP time…
21 September 2023
Case studyStopping over medication of people with a learning disability, autism or both (STOMP)
We tackled overmedication in individuals with learning disabilities and autism by upskilling primary care pharmacists, facilitating structured medication reviews,…
19 September 2023
NewsTwo awards at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards
We are thrilled to announce that our Medicines Management and Optimisation team has won two awards for Improving Medicines…
5 September 2023
NewsJoin us at The Pharmacy Show 2023
Join us at The Pharmacy Show on 15-16 October 2023 to learn how NHS Commissioning Support Units (CSUs) help…
4 September 2023
NewsExcellence in Informatics Accreditation achieved
We are thrilled to announce that our Data, Digital and Technology directorate has achieved the prestigious “Excellence in Informatics”…
1 September 2023
NewsLDA project shortlisted for the 2023 HSJ Awards
NHS Midlands and Lancashire is delighted to announce that our work to develop a community of practice for stopping…
25 August 2023
Case studyPreventing cardiovascular diseases through lipid therapy modification
We adopted a systematic strategy to identify primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease which resulted in enhanced lipid…
25 August 2023
BlogBlog: NHS Long Term Plan – is Generation Z going to be the answer?
Adam Burgess-Evans, Deputy Director of People, NHS ML As numerous 16 and 18 year olds in England receive their…
17 August 2023
Case studyImproving the safety of patients prescribed clozapine
Our partnership with a local mental health trust resulted in advancements in addressing inadequate clozapine documentation, leading to improved…
14 August 2023
Case study NewsImproving outcomes for vulnerable residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Our Business Intelligence team’s data-driven approach led to: improved care access, lowered acute service demand, and empowered patients, making…
2 August 2023
Case studyInhaler prescribing errors: Identifying risks and improving patient safety
We improved patient safety and raised awareness across GPs, hospitals and community pharmacy of the risks of prescribing inhalers…
31 July 2023
Case studyImproving epilepsy services and reducing health inequalities
We brought together patients, experts and care system partners to identify areas of concern which contribute to premature avoidable…
25 July 2023
Case studyHelping a local council to order equipment efficiently
Our management of Staffordshire County Council’s community equipment service led to the elimination of a backlog, improved administrative processes,…
18 July 2023
Case studyBespoke coaching to support staff through new or difficult situations
We supported staff through challenging situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, organisational change, and developing communication skills which resulted…
17 July 2023
Case studyUnderstanding mental health attendance in Emergency Departments
Our dashboard on mental health attendance in Emergency Departments empowered commissioners and providers to identify care variations, establish baselines,…
10 July 2023
BlogRecognising the challenge and harnessing the potential of the long-term workforce plan
Last week saw the launch of the much-awaited Long-Term Workforce Plan for the NHS. It is evident that the…
9 July 2023
Case studyImprovement Support Programme North West Acute Trust Provider
Our work with the North West Acute Trust Provider improved their incident and risk management processes, resulting in a…
5 July 2023
NewsHealth and Care Analytics Conference
We are pleased to announce the first national Health and Care Analytics Conference organised by The Strategy Unit and…
5 July 2023
Case studyNHS-funded nursing care reviews
Efficiently completing overdue NHS-funded nursing care reviews within budget, our team ensured individuals’ health and social care needs were…
26 June 2023
Case studyEnhancing elective surgery outcomes
Our expertise in information governance has played a crucial role in improving surgical outcomes through the Surgery Hero project,…
22 June 2023
NewsFinalists for three more nominations at HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2023
NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS ML) has received three further nominations at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards in addition…
22 June 2023
Case studyPatient flow efficiency in five acute and community trusts
We successfully improved patient flow efficiency in five acute and community trusts, achieving zero ambulance delays, reducing handover times,…
22 June 2023
Case studyMedicines Safety Assurance Tool (MSAT), developed in 2014 and still in demand
We introduced the MSAT in 2014 which has since been further developed and fully utilised supporting organisations with systematic…
19 June 2023
NewsProud to announce ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 accreditations
We are delighted to share that our customer finance team has been awarded the globally recognised ISO 27001 and…
19 June 2023
NewsReducing mortality project shortlisted for HSJ Patient Safety Award
NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS ML) is thrilled to share that our project to reduce mortality in people with…
15 June 2023
Case studyIncreasing patient referrals to the National Diabetes Prevention Programme
By implementing effective strategies, we increased patient referrals to the National Diabetes Prevention Programme. The number of primary care…
