Reducing health inequalities to help everyone stay well
Roma families were helped to stay well and access vital healthcare at a health drop-in piloted in Cliftonville, Margate.
Category: Case studies
Improving the recording of ethnicity
This project aimed to improve recording of ethnicity, within the health visiting service.
Reducing waiting times in school health
Waiting times in school nursing have been reduced from 24 to 10 days, thanks to work to improve the service. When there are concerns about a child or young person’ health, it is important these are addressed as soon as possible. Not knowing exactly what is wrong and not having access to the right support, …
Giving carers more support
This project aimed to improve support given to carers, with a new carers pack.
Respecting people’s end of life wishes
Making sure dying wishes are respected was at the heart of this quality improvement (QI) project.
Working hand in hand with care homes to help residents with continence
We’ve been working hand in hand with care homes to help residents with continence, something which can have a big impact on daily lives.
Rapid diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Read how Noah and Tommy have been helped by a trial which aims to rapidly diagnose autism in some children.
Medicines optimisation in special schools
This project looked at medicines optimisation in special schools.
Blitz clinic for glue ear
This work resulted in nearly 100 children being seen in one day, for glue ear, after a special Saturday clinic was set up.
Improving the National Child Measurement Programme in Kent
This project aimed to improve the way we communicate with parents regarding the National Child Measurement Programme.