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New NHS, new BHRUT, no going back!

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We’ve witnessed incredible transformation take place across our hospitals as we deal with Covid-19. Thanks to the brilliant and fast-paced work of our staff we’ve achieved some remarkable things, including:

  • Holding 5,700 appointments over the phone in April – meaning fewer patients had to come to hospital
  • 20 wards were transformed to care for Covid-19 patients at the peak of the pandemic
  • A five-fold increase in our critical care capacity
  • Cancer treatment and trauma care moved to nearby ‘Covid-free’ hospitals to keep patients safe and continue their treatment
  • Psychological support for our staff in person and over the phone from a team of psychologists
  • More than 1,000 ‘Thinking of You’ messages delivered to patients.

5,700 appointments held over the phone in April – meaning fewer patients had to come to hospital. 20 wards were transformed to care for Covid-19 patients at the peak of the pandemic. A five-fold increase in our critical care capacity. Cancer treatment and trauma care moved to nearby ‘Covid-free’ hospitals to keep patients safe and continue their treatment. Psychological support for our staff in person and over the phone from a team of psychologists. More than 1,000 ‘Thinking of You’ messages delivered to patients.

And, you can watch our video whioch features staff talking about the role they played in making some of the changes happen.  

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