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"We've already started to see positive progress in terms of our waiting list size in the first two weeks. Within this timeframe since the unit's been open, we've scoped an additional 336 patients." Kathryn Kelter, Head of Operations for Planned Care at the University Hospitals of North Midlands.   We're thrilled to see the positive impact of University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust mobile endoscopy unit. By delivering diagnostics more timely, the solution eases the pressure on hospital services, helping UHNM meet NHS England's target of eliminating overdue surveillance procedures.    EMS Healthcare’s mobile unit was quickly commissioned and operational within just five weeks, demonstrating the benefits of rapid installation to provide capacity wherever and whenever it's needed most.    The mobile endoscopy solution provided by EMS Healthcare and Medinet features two diagnostic rooms and its own decontamination facility. It is operational seven days a week and aims to facilitate 4,500 appointments, giving patients timely access to essential tests.   Currently, there are over 7.5 million unresolved care pathways affecting an estimated 6.4 million individuals in England, with nearly 4 million pathways contributing to a significant backlog accumulated over the last decade. In an NHS environment, maintaining patient care is crucial, a fully–managed mobile clinical space can provide a valuable alternative to closures, refurbishments and decant of facilities. The temporary infrastructure can rapidly boost capacity, mitigate disruption and maintain patient care standards. If you require help with reducing waiting lists and increasing capacity for diagnostic tests, watch our video to see how we can support. Alternatively, head over to our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/e6PYDSC9   #Endoscopy #WaitingLists #EarlyDetection

This time of year can be tough for many, but support is always available. Here are some incredible organisations that are #MakingADifference this Christmas: 💬 Mind's Side by Side online peer support service is available to anyone suffering due to mental health. This community offers a safe, supportive space to connect with others who understand what you're going through. Available 24/7, even on Christmas Day, it’s a vital service for anyone needing a helping hand. Access it here: https://lnkd.in/en3ZtYxV or call 0300 102 1234 💬 Samaritans are offering additional support this Christmas, helping those feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or struggling with their mental health. Whether you’re looking for someone to talk to, or in urgent need of help, Samaritans are available day and night. 📞 Call 116 123. 💬 Heads Together are sharing valuable advice on managing anxiety at social events, coping with loneliness, bereavement, and general wellbeing topics to help people navigate this festive period. Find resources and support on their website: https://lnkd.in/ezkkWQi 💬 Shout UK offers a free and confidential text messaging service for anyone feeling anxious, stressed, or struggling to cope. If you’re facing overwhelming emotions, or need some support, Shout connects you to a trained volunteer.📱Text SHOUT to 85258 to start a conversation and find support at any time. #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthSupport

“I can pick up my daughter from nursery straight after treatment. I’ve got stage 4 incurable cancer, so time is everything. Having a day back every three weeks is amazing, it’s what money can’t buy.” - Judy Kennedy, Royal Surrey patient Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust's mobile treatment suite is truly #MakingADifference to cancer care delivery. Working in collaboration with Lloyds Clinical, the mobile unit brings accessible chemotherapy and immunotherapy appointments closer to home for patients with cancer, helping to reduce the burden of travel and waiting times. 🏆 Finalists for two prestigious awards: Building Better Healthcare Awards 2024 for ‘Best Mobile / Modular Facility’ and the HSJ Partnership Awards 2024 for ‘Best Community Services Partnership with the NHS’ – this initiative is transforming the cancer care experience for patients with remarkable results:   ✅ 90% of patients now travel less than 20 miles for treatment ✅ 91% of patients start treatment within 10 minutes ✅ 92% of patients found the mobile unit location better than the hospital clinic   We’re incredibly proud to be part of a project which is mindfully supporting the local community.   If you would like support with delivering care closer to patients, find out how we can help by getting in touch, or heading over to our website: https://lnkd.in/d4P8udv2   #ClinicalCapacity #Infusion #CommunityCare

At the World Vaccine Congress in Barcelona, we had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Claire Sears from EMS Healthcare, who shared her expertise on advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in vaccine research. Key takeaways from Claire’s session: 1️⃣ Global Perspectives on EDI: Addressing diversity requires recognizing its varied meanings across countries and embedding these considerations early in study design. 2️⃣ Data-Driven Solutions: EMS Healthcare leverages rich UK datasets to strategically place community research sites, improving participant retention and engagement by reflecting local demographics. 3️⃣ Sustainability in Action: Beyond inclusivity, EMS Healthcare’s innovative mobile units also support environmental sustainability with features like solar power and reduced travel distances for participants. Claire emphasized the importance of challenging the status quo and ensuring that EDI efforts are baked into every phase of vaccine development. 🎟️Register now for 2025! https://buff.ly/3X4OEPj 📆 Pre-Congress Workshops | 13 October 2025 📆 Main Congress | 14-16 October 2025 📍RAI Convention Centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands #WVCEU #WorldVaccineCongress #Vaccine #HealthcareInnovation #HealthcareLeaders

“At EMS Healthcare we’re committed to bringing essential healthcare directly into the heart of communities. Working in partnership with our clients means that together we’re expanding healthcare accessibility, improving outcomes and delivering vital services to some of the most vulnerable populations across the country.” EMS Healthcare’s Head of Outreach Development, Laura Nash. We’re supporting our clients by celebrating their incredible impact of #MakingADifference through community outreach. By creating meaningful collaborations with NHS trusts, health boards and independent providers, we’re helping to reach those who might otherwise struggle to access the care they need. From vital drop-in vaccination services for childhood immunisations, and providing physical health checks, to delivering sexual health services, health education, and offering wound care for those experiencing homelessness. Our flexible self-drive mobile unit is helping to overcome barriers to access for a range of services while addressing urgent healthcare needs for underserved populations. ✨ By enabling our clients to deliver vital community outreach, our self-drive unit is helping to bring essential healthcare services directly into the heart of communities. These collaborations are creating more accessible healthcare for all: Locala Health & Wellbeing, NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Alliance for Better Care, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Bolton GP Federation, FCMS (NW) Ltd, NHS Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board, Provide Community, Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Brighton and Hove Federation. Together, we can all work towards a future where good health is within everyone’s reach. If you’re looking to enhance community healthcare in 2025, our team is here to support you. Please get in touch, or visit our website to find out more: https://lnkd.in/ettxYkjm #ClinicalCapacity #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity #AccessibleCare

Together, our partners are #MakingADifference by providing essential preventative health education to improve community health and well-being. Launched last month, Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance’s latest mobile unit aims to help people recognise the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. The roadshow is touring high streets and supermarket car parks across Greater Manchester - encouraging communities to #JoinTheBowelMovement. This important initiative aims to raise awareness of colorectal cancer and promote participation in the faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) programme, a vital tool for early detection. 📍Over the next six months, the van will visit all 10 boroughs in Greater Manchester, targeting areas with a higher density of late-stage diagnoses 📍The project will offer three events per week in high-footfall areas, with specially trained ambassadors on board to engage the public 📍The goal is to help empower communities most at risk by raising awareness and providing educational resources Dr Roger Prudham, Lead Cancer Clinician, Northern Care Alliance NHS Group, commented on the need for the outreach project:  “In some of our boroughs, 50-60% of people have early-stage cancer when we diagnose them, but in some areas, only 35% of people present to us with stage 1 and stage 2 bowel cancer. We think we can do much better than that, but we can’t do better unless you start people talking and get that conversation going.” The initiative follows the success of the #ThisVanCan Prostate Cancer Awareness project, which concluded last year. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/etT2BhxY Let’s work together to ensure everyone has the knowledge and opportunity to better protect their health. #BowelScreening #HealthEquity #CancerAwareness #MakingADifference #ThisVanCan #FITTesting

Latest figures show the NHS is going into winter under more pressure than ever before with an average of 1,099 people in hospital with flu every day last week compared to 243 in the same week last year – the highest number of cases heading into winter for at least three years.   National Medical Director for NHS England, Professor Stephen Powis said: "Ambulances are also facing huge demand, with thousands of extra patients and other pressures having an impact on handover delays, which is why our robust plans, including services like urgent treatment centres and same day emergency care are so important this winter."   We have solutions available to support with this influx of demand for NHS trusts, health boards, and independent providers. Our range of flexible mobile medical solutions can rapidly increase space within hospital estates and community settings, ensuring you are equipped to efficiently manage surges.    Here's how we can help:   💉 Mobile vaccination clinics ready for immediate deployment to offer drop-in services for flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines in accessible settings 🚐 Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) hubs to deliver preventative care closer to home, helping to alleviate pressures and reduce hospital admissions 📍 A&E, Urgent Treatment Centres, and Same Day Emergency Care units, with scalable and tailored options to bolster capacity in emergency departments and improve patient flow during peak demand   How can we support you? There's still time to explore the solutions we have available to support with strengthening your operational resilience plans. Contact the team today, or head over to our website to find out more: https://lnkd.in/errEjYfR   #WinterPlanning #Vaccines #Respiratory #RSV #Flu #COVID19 #CommunityCare

Today I’m excited to share that we’ve been shortlisted for Best Elective Care Recovery Initiative at the HSJ Partnership Awards! 🎉 In collaboration with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust and Medinet, the fully managed dual procedure mobile endoscopy unit from EMS Healthcare is reducing diagnostic waiting times at County Hospital. And over just six months, this partnership is set to deliver up to 4,500 endoscopy procedures, easing pressure on the Trust and ensuring patients receive timely care. A huge thank you to our incredible partners and everyone involved in making this initiative a success. Partnerships like these truly make a difference, and it’s fantastic to see the hard work being recognised. 💙 Good luck to everyone shortlisted! #HSJPartnershipAwards #PartnershipsInAction #NHS #Endoscopy #MakingADifference HSJ Events Tom Fleet Matthew Hearn Christine Cheryl Roberts

Today, we’re proud to spotlight our partners who are #MakingADifference to improve patient outcomes while tackling the complexities of today’s healthcare landscape. We’re also delighted to share that the first of these incredible initiatives has been shortlisted in the HSJ Partnership Awards in the category of Best Elective Care Recovery Initiative! 🎉 📍 University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust: In partnership with Medinet, the trust launched a dual procedure mobile endoscopy unit that delivers over 725 appointments each month, supporting their goal of clearing overdue surveillance cases. 📍 St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: Despite unforeseen building work, the trust maintained uninterrupted renal services thanks to swift action, setting up a temporary unit with eight renal stations in just six weeks. This ensured continuity of life-saving dialysis for their patients. 📍 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust: In collaboration with Wassenburg Ltd., North Manchester General Hospital’s endoscopy team enhanced capacity with a decontamination unit that reprocesses up to 195 scopes per day, easing waiting times and ensuring essential procedures could continue during refurbishments. These partnerships reflect our ongoing commitment to supporting trusts in reducing waiting lists and ensuring essential services remain accessible to patients across the country. Looking to improve patient outcomes? Visit our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/ey9yhbbj #Endoscopy #Dialysis #Decontamination #ClinicalCapacity #WaitingLists HSJ Events Health Service Journal