Bright Ideas and Innovation

When reading articles on digital innovation in the NHS audiences are finding that they need to update their editorial bingo ticket. Classics like culture change, interoperability or costs remain. But any self-respecting writer must now include something on how the NHS response to the COVID-19 pandemic has provided a greater impetus for digital transformation in primary care.

A video to help patients get the most out of 10 minutes

by BJGP Life | Nov 4, 2019 | Bright Ideas and Innovation | 0

Ed Schwarz has just completed his GP training as an educational scholar in Cornwall and is now a...

Evolving General Practice: Artificial Intelligence and Primary Care

by BJGP Life | Jan 7, 2019 | Bright Ideas and Innovation | 0

The Clinical Innovation and Research Centre (CIRC) at the RCGP works with GPs and practice staff,...

Bright Ideas: improving access to digital health resources

by BJGP Life | Apr 9, 2018 | Bright Ideas and Innovation | 0

Steffan Gimblett of Pontardawe Primary Care Centre, Swansea was the winner of the inaugural Bright Ideas Awards in Wales. They produced a QR info pod for patients which contained links to all our online services, social media and relevant information about the practice.

Paramedics in general practice: what can we expect?

by BJGP Life | Feb 23, 2018 | Bright Ideas and Innovation, Clinical | 0

The NHS enters its 70th year with the general practice workforce in crisis. Paramedics already have a track record in providing flexible and innovative ways of delivering extended clinical care.

Bright Ideas: improving pre-diabetes care

by BJGP Life | Jan 22, 2018 | Bright Ideas and Innovation | 0

Darwen Healthcare came up with a plan to improve pre-diabetes care and won an RCGP Bright Ideas Award. The RCGP’s Bright Ideas initiative recognises that GPs and practice staff regularly see opportunities to improve their practice, and often do so by taking a fresh and innovative approach.