Joint effects 2011 - An update of the involvement - 18 Weeks

Joint effects 2011
Training for Financial Inclusion and Employability
Heather Cameron
heather.cameron@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
0141 211 8562
Bespoke training was developed to assist AHP development and support staff working within
acute MSK to signpost patients to appropriate services. The training aimed to:
1 identify at assessment, people’s aspirations to stay in work, return to work or access
employment
2 develop a new focus on enabling the individual to achieve their employability goals
3 effectively refer vocational rehabilitation and employability services.
On evaluation, the training was well received with staff reporting increased confidence in
their knowledge and skills. A resource manual was also developed to support sustainability of
learning.
NHS Highland
Easter Ross Orthopaedic Triage Pilot
Sue King
sue.king6@nhs.net
01349 852496 ext. 7398
Easter Ross Orthopaedic Triage Pilot has been successful in meeting the original aims of the
project: Improving compliance with the orthopaedic referral pathways and demonstration of a
sustainable reduction in orthopaedic referrals from the GP practices.
Funding to continue the Easter Ross Orthopaedic Triage service for a further six months was
granted whilst Mid Highland CHP considers the long-term future of this pilot locally and its
potential as a sustainable solution across the rest of Highland is evaluated.
Other strands to the work were triage, Teach and Treat Clinic and patient-focused booking for
physiotherapy. Project reports available on request.
Hand Therapy and Splinting Service
Karen Tolmie
karen.tolmie@nhs.net
01463 704293
The Occupational Therapy Department, Raigmore Hospital in Inverness offers a hand therapy
and splinting service to both in- and out-patients from throughout the Highlands. Patients are
referred primarily by medical or allied health professionals. A range of conditions impairing hand
function are treated including post elective or traumatic surgery and neurological conditions.
Patients who are known to the service may initiate re-referral. The service offers specialist advice
for AHP colleagues working elsewhere in Highland.
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