I agree that it's the time for the NHS to embrace innovative approaches that improve outcomes for patients and use the knowledge of their local communities.
I like the patient and public centred approach of several GP practices. E.g., Blackmore Vale.
They have disciples. They call them Health Champions, who, through their lived experiences of illness, long-term-conditions, happenstance, pain and even suicide, create groups of the like-minded, fellow travellers and listeners, to help, coax, guide, shepherd and support each other.
It's simple. For instance; they've grown walking groups. Enthusiast for weight-loss, lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, fresh air and each other. But, that's only part of the story.
They should take down the sign in the car-park. This is not a doctors' surgery. It is a community centre and somewhere, inside, you'll find some doctors... with more time to help the people who are really ill.
The waiting room is about to become a coffee shop...
This place and this approach is so totally unique, there is nothing in the management lexicon that helps to describe it.
Social prescribing doesn't really do it justice. It's a partnership philosophy. It's not us and them, it's them with us.
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Dr Mohan-pal Singh Chandan's practice in Birmingham has some similar excellent facilities.
www.england.nhs.uk/mohan-pal-singh-chandan/
And Dr Amir Hannan of Manchester who has introduced digital innovative practices in Manchester.
www.bmj.com/content/372/bmj.n58