Advice and information
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Advice and information
Martha’s Rule: Accessing rapid reviews for hospital inpatients
Read about Martha’s Rule, a patient safety initiative giving a voice to hospital patients and their loved ones concerned about deterioration.
Neighbourhood Working
Integrated Neighbourhood Teams support people’s health and wellbeing by bringing care closer to home, making services easier to access, and helping…
Jess’s Rule: Getting a “fresh eyes” review after repeated GP visits
Patients across the country are set to benefit from a new life-saving safety campaign raising awareness of Jess’s Rule.
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