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We are proud to announce that our project, focused on reducing dermatology patient waiting lists in Lincolnshire as part of the post-COVID recovery effort, has been selected as a finalist for both the HSJ Independent Healthcare Providers Awards 2025 and the HSJ Partnership Awards 2025! This initiative, developed in collaboration with Lincolnshire ICB, United Lincolnshire
The Government’s NHS Budget Announcement and Its Implications In the 2025 NHS budget announcement, the government committed to its largest funding increase since 2010 (excluding COVID-related funding). A significant portion of this funding will focus on reducing waiting lists and enhancing patient care, with the target of delivering 40,000 additional elective appointments per week. Additionally,
DMC Healthcare Delivers Insourced Audiology Clinic in Just Two Weeks DMC Healthcare is proud to announce the successful mobilisation of an insourced audiology clinic within an exceptional two-week timeframe. This rapid deployment underscores our capability to meet the critical needs of NHS Trusts, delivering efficient, high-quality solutions that ensure continuity of care. Responding to the
The Collaborative Impact of Lincolnshire ICB-ULHT-DMC Healthcare Partnership on Reducing Patient Waiting Lists in Lincolnshire Dermatology Post-COVID Recovery We are proud to announce that DMC Healthcare, alongside Lincolnshire ICB and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT), has received the Commended Award at the 2024 Quality in Care (QiC) Dermatology Awards. This recognises our joint efforts
The DMC Healthcare’s radiology business, DMC Radiology Reporting, is proud to have received a ‘Good’ rating by Care Quality Commission (CQC) following the short-notice inspection this summer. DMC Radiology Reporting is a leading UK teleradiology company, established in 2013 and co-founded by senior radiologists, Professor Sujal Desai and Professor Simon Padley, in a joint venture with the DMC Healthcare Group.
Gastroenterology patients in Lincolnshire will have shorter waits for outpatient appointments thanks to a new partnership DMC Healthcare is supporting United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) to reduce its longest waiting patients for gastroenterology outpatient appointments. By working together, the aim is that no patients will be waiting longer than 78 weeks for a gastroenterology
As we usher in the New Year and look forward to everything that 2024 has in store for DMC Healthcare, we are also given an opportunity to reflect on 2023, and how we have promoted and re-inforced our vital TRUST values. So what exactly are the TRUST values? In short, TRUST defines not only the
Kerry Barrett, Key Account Manager, Endoscopy & Dermatology Services explains why her character is perfect for a career in healthcare and why working at DMC has been life changing, after 22 years in the NHS.
Dr Shawn Halpin, experienced Consultant Neuroradiologist and Medical Director at DMC Radiology Reporting, tells us about his impressive career, his pioneering work in advanced interventional neuroradiology and his plans at DMC.
DMC Imaging, also known as DMC Radiology Reporting, is proud to be selected onto the NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) framework agreement for Reporting Services – Teleradiology, which runs to 31 July 2027.
Dr Bárbara Marinho, Quality & Governance Manager at DMC Healthcare, explains the driving force behind her passion for making a positive impact on patient care. She is now leveraging her impressive clinical expertise and a decade of experience in research and medical administration into her new role in governance at DMC.
DMC Imaging, also known as DMC Radiology Reporting, is proud to be selected onto the NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) framework agreement for Reporting Services – Teleradiology, which runs to 31 July 2027.
DMC Radiology Reporting were recent proud Gold Sponsors of the 2023 RCR Annual Conference. Our team met and engaged with many leading UK radiologists, and had the unique opportunity to hear numerous insightful lectures over the 2-day congress. Over 12th-13th October, the ICC Birmingham played host to over 500 delegates attending in-person, with another 500 joining virtually.
Chris Saunders, our Head of Operations for Endoscopy and Dermatology, discusses his unusual career journey, how he came to realise that healthcare was the industry for him and why DMC is an outstanding organisation to work for.
The DMC Healthcare’s radiology business, DMC Radiology Reporting, is proud to have received a ‘Good’ rating by Care Quality Commission (CQC) following the short-notice inspection this summer. DMC Radiology Reporting is a leading UK teleradiology company, established in 2013 and co-founded by senior radiologists, Professor Sujal Desai and Professor Simon Padley, in a joint venture with the DMC Healthcare Group.
In our latest blog, Pritika Gupta, Chief Operating Officer tells us about how investing in innovation and colleague development have always been key priorities. In its latest initiative, DMC is able to combine the two. Interestingly, we see a strong correlation to DMC’s priorities in innovation and colleague development and the new NHS Mandate, published
Alex McLuckie, Head of Operations at DMC Radiology Reporting, tells us about his career to date and why he is passionate about Nuclear Medicine. He shares his early thoughts on working at DMC. "My professional ethos focuses on enhancing healthcare services on a large scale" I have a love of science which led me to
DMC Healthcare, a leading independent provider of radiology reporting, primary care, dermatology and endoscopy services, has been supporting North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust to tackle backlogs in radiology reporting services. The reporting backlog of CT/MRI cases grew to a peak of 2800 but is now down to 600.
Dr Katherine Miszkiel, Consultant Neuroradiologist tells us about her diverse career, what she likes about working with DMC Radiology Reporting and how she found it an interesting and exciting opportunity that she wanted to be part of.
Read the latest blog by DMC Radiology Reporting co-directors, Professor Sujal Desai and Professor Simon Padley, describing the upcoming 2nd Masterclass in Thoracic Imaging run in conjunction with Royal College of Radiologists & Royal Brompton Hospital, on Thursday 23 and Friday 24 February 2023.
Dr Verena Caelius, Consultant Dermatologist and Allergist, DMC Healthcare, tells us about her career to date and how much she enjoys the support from DMC, due to their approachability, flexibility and their brilliant patient care.
DMC Healthcare, a leading independent provider of dermatology, radiology reporting, endoscopy and community services, has successfully been appointed to the Increasing Capacity Framework (ICF) commencing 1st August 2022.
It is a fact that radiology departments across the NHS are at breaking point. According to the Royal College of Radiologists Census, the consultant radiologist workforce is short-staffed by ~30% of the required number of posts. More worrying is the 39% workforce shortfall forecast by 2026, equating to 3166 full time radiologists. Delays in the reporting of radiology examinations results in long waits for patients, not to mention the risks of delayed diagnosis. Not surprisingly there are knock-on effects on radiologists across the board: indeed, the data suggest that 1 in 3 consultant radiologists experienced work-related stress.
I support our service admin and call administrators, run appraisals, one to ones, probations and hire new staff. There are currently 18 members of my team and I make sure rotas are finished, carry out call audits, ensuring tasks are completed. I support with the complaints process and help my team when we are short staffed.
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Data governance and accuracy of healthcare reporting bolstered as DMC Healthcare collaborate with Insource to commission Reporting-as-as-Service (RaaS). Insource Ltd, the leading elective care solutions and data management provider to the NHS, is delighted to welcome DMC Healthcare, a leading independent provider of primary care, dermatology, endoscopy and radiology reporting, as its most recent managed services customer. Reporting-as-a-Service
At DMC Healthcare (DMC) we have taken active steps in the last year to enhance the current governance arrangements and formalise a robust reporting process. This has progressed well, with many of our colleagues inputting into the process, and as part of this review it was agreed to revisit the Vision and Values held by
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DMC Healthcare are organising a charity walk for all staff on Sunday 12th September 2021. The walk will start at DMC Church View Practice to DMC Sheppey Healthcare Centre via DMC Iwade Health Centre, in Kent. The idea was initiated through a conversation “How we have not met colleagues Face to Face” since working remotely
Happy Retirement to Helen Greengrass who has served 18 years with DMC Healthcare! What is the highlight of your time at DMC?I have done so many different roles at DMC and I enjoyed them all. I joined DMC as Projects and data. Sarah Parsons introduced me to you [Anil], I had an interview with you Anil and
At DMC Healthcare we take your mental health seriously, with Mental Health Nurses available at our practices we aim to support our patient’s mental health needs. We have developed a campaign that aims to support young people, this is based on Ellie’s story who like many teenagers struggled with anxiety, felt low, sad and often
Michelle Kneller, 47, Lead Healthcare Assistant (HCA), Dermatology Service, based in Essex at DMC Healthcare, tells us about her career to date and why she loves her job and helping others. A personal tragedy inspired me to retrain as a HCA and help others When I left school, I trained and worked for 18 years
On 1 July 2020, DMC Healthcare welcomed Helen Hayes, MP for Dulwich and West Norwood and shadow minister for the Cabinet Office, to DMC Crystal Palace Road surgery. The virtual meeting was structured to include an overview of their innovative approach to mental health and technology, a guided tour and meetings with the multi-disciplinary team
A service update to reassure you that we are still here to help you during this difficult time. Considering the ongoing situation relating to COVID-19, and the advice issued by the Prime Minster yesterday 23/03/20 we have taken the decision to close our calls centres temporarily. This is to ensure the safety of our staff.
Over and above government advice on handwashing and reducing coronavirus transmission, people with dry scaly skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis may wish to follow the additional advice: There is no evidence that dry scaly skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis are more likely to acquiring or transmit coronavirus Topical medications such as
This weeks topic is:Why did you choose to work at DMC? Dr Gertrud Buerstedde, DMC Chadwick Road, explains what makes DMC Healthcare a great choice for experienced GP’s looking for the right role. We are currently looking for talented, passionate GP’s who share our mission to deliver healthier outcomes. We have a number of salaried
Clinical effectiveness means ensuring that all aspects of service delivery are designed to provide the best outcomes for patients. This is achieved by ensuring that the right care is delivered to the right person at the right time they are in need and in the correct setting.
A patient’s information should always be up to date and correct on any systems used. It should also be confidential through correct storage and management of data.
Risk Management involves having robust systems in place to understand, monitor and minimise the risks to patients and staff and to learn from mistakes. When things go wrong in the delivery of care, our staff teams should feel safe admitting it and be able to learn and share what they have learnt, which embeds change in practice.
Communication with patients and the public is essential to gain insight on the quality of care we deliver, and any possible problems that can result. Public involvement is equally as important to ensure that patient and public feedback is used to improve services into day-to-day practice for better patient outcomes.
This encompasses the provision of appropriate support to enable staff to be competent in doing their jobs and to develop their skills so that they are up to date. Professional development needs to continue through lifelong learning.
This ensures the organisation recruits highly skilled staff and aligns them with the correct job roles. Staff are supported in professional development and to gain and improve their skills.
The aim of the audit process is to ensure that clinical practice is continuously monitored and that deficiencies in relation to set standards of care are remedied. Research goes alongside audits to pioneer best practice improvements.
