Hospital to community shift

This video explores the implications of new genetic insights into age-related hearing loss and how they challenge long-held assumptions in the field of audiology. Fliss discusses the role of rare genetic variants, the limitations of current diagnostic tools, and the future potential of genomics in clinical practice. Fliss explores the need for early detection, the gap between current care pathways and patient needs, and the critical importance of incorporating genetic understanding into hearing health strategies.

In this presentation, Tanya discusses the importance of delivering the right care to the right patient at the right time. She emphasises the need for every patient encounter to add clinical value, the importance of timely and flexible care, and the role of multidisciplinary teams in improving outcomes. Tanya also highlights the need to optimise workforce and funding models to better support patient-centred care.

In this video, you'll hear practical examples of how integrated, multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) are transforming patient care across different settings in the NHS. Anne shares real-world case studies from anticipatory care for frailty, to community paediatrics, chronic pain management, and migraine care. Anne offers valuable insights for clinicians interested in new models of working to meet growing demand with limited resources.

In this video, Shelagh shares her insights on the hospital at home model - an innovative approach to delivering acute, hospital-level care in patients' homes. She explains how this model supports faster recovery, enhances patient experience, and reduces hospital pressures, particularly for people living with frailty. Shelagh discusses practical implementation, use of technology, outcomes, and the strong clinical case for expanding virtual wards as a key component of community-based care.