A Major Disease Strategy for the NHS?

14/09/2023 34 min
A Major Disease Strategy for the NHS?

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Contact us and share your opinionGandhi and Andy take a look at the new DoHSC Major Conditions Strategy. We introduce the document, foreword and executive summary. 2:31 Introducing the Major Conditions Strategy - What is it and why is it important?8:31 Foreword by Steve Barclay Secretary of State for Health & social Care14:12 Executive Summary25:16 A helpful infographic summary of the Major Conditions Strategy27:33 Our impressions and discussionThis policy paper published by the Department of Health and Social Care (DoHSC) in August 2023 outlines a strategy to improve health and wellbeing in the UK by focussing NHS resources on 6 disease areas identified as causing 60% of all illness and death in the UK.These areas are:- Cancer- Heart disease- Musculoskeletal disorders- Mental ill-health- Dementia- Respiratory diseasesView the original document here:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/major-conditions-strategy-case-for-change-and-our-strategic-framework/major-conditions-strategy-case-for-change-and-our-strategic-framework--2 Further breakdowns of the rest of the document should be available soon.Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode.  Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse