Southport and Formby Health's Enhanced Health in Care Homes Recognised as a Model of Excellence in NHS England Webinar

SOUTHPORT and Formby Health's commitment to delivering outstanding community health services was spotlighted on:- 19 January 2024, when Dr. Beth Pennington, GP lead for the Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) team, participated in the NHS England regular community health services webinar.

These webinars serve as a vital platform for healthcare professionals to stay abreast of the latest updates from NHS England's Community Services Team, fostering the exchange of good practices and promoting networking within community health services. Dr. Pennington seized the opportunity to showcase the impactful work of the Southport and Formby EHCH team, positioning it as a noteworthy case study.

The EHCH service model employed in Southport and Formby stands out as unique, operating collaboratively across community services, GP practices, and hospital partners to ensure that residents in care homes receive tailored and timely support. Dr. Pennington's presentation not only highlighted the excellent work carried out by the team but also underscored the significance of the EHCH service in filling critical gaps in patient care.

Care providers who attended the presentation gave excellent feedback, including:- "Southport is such a brilliant example of how EHCH works well to prevent unplanned hospital admissions for care home residents. We plan to build a refreshed repository of EHCH examples like this, recognising that local delivery will reflect the resources and populations they serve."

The success of the EHCH service in Southport and Formby has positioned it as an exemplar of best practice. Its collaborative approach has garnered interest from community healthcare providers looking to replicate a similar service model in their respective areas. The presentation in the NHS England webinar showcased Southport and Formby Health's dedication to innovation, excellence, and, most importantly, ensuring the well being of residents in care homes.

As Southport and Formby Health continues to lead the way in community health services, the EHCH team's recognition in the NHS England webinar solidifies its position as a beacon of excellence and an inspiration for others seeking to enhance healthcare delivery in their communities.

For more information about the Enhanced Health in Care Homes Service, please visit:- SouthportAndFormbyHealth.Com.

For more information about Southport and Formby Health, please visit:- SouthportAndFormbyHealth.Com.

More than 80,000 new North West businesses in 2023, new R3 research shows

MORE than 80,000 start ups were launched in the North West in 2023, according to new research from R3, the UK's insolvency and restructuring trade body. R3's analysis of data provided by Creditsafe shows 80,404 firms were set-up in the North West in 2023 – a rise of 7.7% from 2022's total of 74,658. North West start up numbers were at their highest in March 2023 in the North West, when 7,390 new firms were set up. The North West had the third highest total number of start ups in 2023 of all the UK's Regions and nations, behind Greater London (293,060) and East Anglia (93,470).

Fran Henshaw, Chair of R3 in the North West, says:- "Amidst tough economic challenges like high inflation, persistently higher interest rates, and supply chain issues, tens of thousands of entrepreneurs in the North West embraced the opportunity to launch new businesses last year. Many of these new ventures are micro and small businesses, owned and run by local people, and will play a crucial role in supporting the growth of the North West economy in the year ahead."

Fran, who is Head of Corporate Recovery and Insolvency at Beever and Struthers, continues:- "However, setting up a new business is just the 1st step; Directors need to stay alert to any signs of financial distress and act accordingly should they arise. Problems paying the bills or staff on time, stock levels piling up and falling revenue are all early indicators a business could be in trouble, and at this point it's essential to seek advice from a qualified source, whether you're running a start up or a more established business... Many R3 members in the North West are happy to provide a free initial consultation to learn more about your concerns and help you understand the options you have for resolving them."

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