NHS England Podcast

A conversation about why acute physical deterioration needs addressing and how the acronym PIER (Prevention, Identification, Escalation and Response) can help do this across system pathways. Featuring Dr Aidan Fowler, National Director of Patient Safety in England and Laura Hailes, Nurse and Senior Improvement Manager at NHS England in the National Patient Safety Team. PIER is referenced on this page - https://www.england.nhs.uk/patient-safety/marthas-rule/ A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/patient-safety/managing-acute-physical-deterioration-through-the-prevention-identification-escalation-response-pier-approach/

Your GP record suggests you may not have had 2 doses of the MMR vaccine. You need both doses for long-term protection against measles, mumps and rubella. It's now quicker and easier for you to catch up. You can book an appointment with your GP surgery, or you may be able to get your free MMR vaccine at some community pharmacies in certain areas. You can check if pharmacies are offering MMR vaccine walk-ins in your local area using the links at the top of this web page. You do not need to do anything if you’ve already had 2 doses. Please check your vaccination history in the NHS App, or you can contact your GP surgery if you’re not sure. The NHS offers MMR vaccination because these infections spread easily between people. They can lead to serious problems including meningitis, blindness, hearing loss and risks during pregnancy. It’s important you get fully vaccinated because measles cases are increasing in England. MMR vaccination is the most effective way to protect yourself. It also helps protect people who cannot be vaccinated, such as unborn babies, newborn babies and anyone with a weakened immune system. Find out more about MMR vaccination at www.nhs.uk/mmr. Information is also available in easy read and other languages and formats on this web page.

The Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) is a new approach to learning from patient safety events in a way that leads to improvement in care. It was published in August 2022 and mandated in the NHS Standard Contract in April 2024.   In this podcast, Tracey Herlihey from NHS England’s national patient safety team talks with Jenny Coverley from Middlewood Practice in Cheshire about her experience applying PSIRF principles in general practice. If you would like to get in touch about the content of this podcast, please contact us on patientsafety.enquiries@nhs.net. Find out more about PSIRF on the NHS England website https://www.england.nhs.uk/patient-safety/patient-safety-insight/incident-response-framework/

This podcast discusses innovative ways GP surgeries in Nottingham are improving support for Type 2 Diabetes patients. Topics include patient engagement strategies, building trust, understanding patient views, and navigating the complexities of community involvement in healthcare.

This podcast discusses innovative co-production strategies in supporting stroke patients in West Yorkshire. It explores collaboration between various stakeholders, community engagement in healthcare, and the importance of empowering individuals. The podcast emphasizes shared knowledge, inclusivity, and starting small to create impactful healthcare initiatives.

This podcast features Dr Alan Fletcher National Medical Examiner and Suzy Lishman, Senior Advisor on Medical Examiners at the Royal College of Pathologists discussing what the changes to death certification processes and new requirements to be introduced with the statutory medical examiner system will mean for medical examiners, medical examiner officers and others involved in death certification.

Audio versions of the national invitations for seasonal COVID-19 and flu vaccinations.

Audio versions of the national invitations for seasonal COVID-19 and flu vaccinations.

We know that the NHS is much more than its fantastic clinicians, requiring a diverse workforce in place dedicated to ensuring that a range of high quality and timely services can be delivered. Overseeing a section of this workforce is Amanda Rawlings, Chief People Officer, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. In this podcast Amanda talks to Yinka Makinde, Director of Digital Workforce at NHS England, about the huge value of apprentices and graduates to NHS providers, why it’s more important than ever to grasp opportunities in the digital space, and why workforce plans are essential to the success of the NHS.

This podcast focuses on the vital role of NHS urgent community response services and how they are helping people stay well and independent at home. James Sanderson, Director of Community Health Services, NHS England, is joined by colleagues from East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust and Nottingham City Care Partnership who share insights into how ambulance and community teams are working together so more people can receive urgent care at home, if their health or wellbeing suddenly deteriorates, avoiding the need to go to hospital. Speakers: · Karen Davis, Reducing Conveyance Lead, East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust · Sarah Callaghan, Station Manager, Beechdale Ambulance Station, East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust · Daniel Jerram, Senior Clinical Navigation Lead, East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust · Sara Spruce, Occupational Therapist & Clinical Lead, Urgent Community Response and Reablement Team, Nottingham City Care Partnership A transcript for this podcast is available here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/podcast-urgent-community-response-podcast-episode-1-impact-of-ucr-services/