Medicines optimisation (including atrial fibrillation)

myCOPD

“Last year, before using myCOPD I had 12 exacerbations, this year I have had two. I now know when and how to take my medication, when to use my rescue pack and I perform my rehab exercises most days. I know far more about my COPD than before. I rely on my doctor far...

Reducing the risk of Atrial Fibrillation in North West London

“The work reviewing our performance in Atrial Fibrillation (AF), and helping defining the service to improve the outcomes in patients with AF, has been of great value. We were able to provide very successful educational events for GPs. Further events focused on our...

Scaling up a pharmacist-led information technology intervention for medication errors in general practice (‘PINCER’) – reducing harm and saving money

“PINCER is a really worthwhile intervention. It has led to complex reviews being carried out by GP’s facilitated by practice pharmacists, which will ultimately improve patient safety.” Medicines Management Team Overview Prescribing errors in general practices are not...

EPIFFANY (Effective Performance Insight for the Future) education programme

“EPIFFANY is a fantastic example of supporting and enhancing junior doctors’ education and training. It’s been demonstrated to improve prescribing behaviour, wellbeing and keep patients safer while in hospital through a safety culture. We’re thrilled that something...

Atrial Fibrillation Data Landscape Tool aims to reduce AF related strokes by 365 a year

“The AF landscaping tool, which we have very recently starting using, has brought some much needed clarity for the CCGs that we are working with. It also makes it much easier to spot areas within the pathway that are not optimal and therefore would benefit from...