Lincolnshire ICB and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

The Collaborative Impact of DMC Healthcare Partnership with Lincolnshire ICB and ULHT on Reducing Patient Waiting Lists in Lincolnshire Dermatology Post-COVID Recovery

Due to the impact of Covid-19, the Dermatology waiting list surged to nearly 8000 patients, with wait times exceeding 100 weeks. In response, Lincolnshire ICB and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) established the Lincolnshire EACH (Elective Activity Coordination Hub) team to validate the entire waiting list, while DMC Healthcare provided crucial support for almost 3000 patients confirmed for treatment.

Outcomes

✅ 7,908 Dermatology patients been validated

✅ 2,852 patients have been referred to DMC Healthcare

✅ 90% of responses extremely likely or likely to recommend our service to family and friends.

✅ 1,614 patients have been discharged as they no longer require treatment

✅ 58% Reduction in waiting lists within 22 weeks

Testimonial

DMC’s work in Lincolnshire is an excellent demonstration of how to manage long-waiting patients on the routine dermatology waiting list.
Dr Julia Schofield MBE, Associate Professor University of Hertfordshire, Consultant Dermatologist United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Dermatology Clinical Lead NHS England Outpatient Recovery and Transformation Programme