May 2024 Newsletter
Good afternoon
🌼It is finally starting to feel a little more like Spring! As we turn our thoughts to Summer and the holidays, there is still ever so much going on in the world of health care.
We are looking for associates to work on specific projects with us at the moment – please scroll down to the ‘Work with Us’ section near the bottom of our newsletter to see if any of the roles are of interest to you!
As usual, we are running our free PCN Manager’s chat on the first Monday of the month, and our CQC in General Practice chat on the last Thursday of the month. You can book on to these via the Events Page on our website.
As always at DKJ, if you have any questions or want to chat about anything, please get in touch with us any time!
Lets Discuss Health Inequalities
Spotlight on Improving Health Inequalities: What is CORE20PLUS5?
In the 2024/2025 PCN DES service requirements, the focus on Improving Health Outcomes and Reducing Health Inequalities shines a light on the importance of the CORE20PLUS5 approach. But what exactly is it?
CORE20PLUS5 is an NHS initiative designed to tackle health inequalities both nationally and within local systems. It targets specific population groups, including the most deprived 20% of the population and inclusion health groups such as ethnic minorities, individuals with learning disabilities, coastal communities, young carers, and sex workers. Additionally, it hones in on five key clinical areas in need of rapid improvement.
At DKJ, we’re actively engaged in various projects aimed at reducing health disparities across the country.
Recently, we established a Drop-In Session specifically for Ethnic Minority Women. Recognizing that they weren’t accessing healthcare services as much as needed, we collaborated with community leaders to create a safe space where these women could receive health and care information. The Drop-In, initially run by volunteers eager to enhance their skills for future employment, offers a range of services including GP practices, sexual health services, doula support, immigration advice, and connections to mental health practitioners and social prescribers. Interpreters are also available to provide vital healthcare guidance and support.
Our efforts have yielded significant results, with over 30 women attending the Drop-In weekly. This initiative ensures essential healthcare support reaches the heart of the community, where it’s needed most.
Fancy knowing more about reducing health inequalities in primary care? Get in touch with us at info@dkjsupportservices.co.uk
🔦May's Masterclass Spotlight 🔦
Setting your Visions and Values
Wednesday 15 May 13:00-14:30
We know one of the hardest questions when asked is what is the Vision and Culture of your practice and/or PCN? Join our Masterclass where we will be looking at how to answer this specific questions, covering:
• Looking at where you are now.
• Where do you want to be in the future – short, medium and long term?
• Understanding what a Vision a is and how is supports your practice and/or PCN.
• Making sure that your staff and other partners help you develop your vision.
• Understanding the culture of your practice and/or PCN.
• How to achieve your vision.
Get CQC Ready
Preparing for your CQC Single Assessment Framework Inspection
With our digital partners Redmoor Health, we are hosting a free webinar on 9th May from 12:00 – 12:30pm discussing practical ways that you can prepare for your CQC Single Assessment Framework Inspection. In this session we will be going through easy ways to break down quality statements, create action plans for improvement, measure your progress and centralise evidence for easy access. Furthermore, we will be showcasing our CQC digital tool Pathfinder and speaking with Practice Manager Andrew Smythe who uses this within his practice, about how this benefits him, his team and the practice.
Work with Us
Are you looking for project work and have worked in health and social care?
We are pleased to be looking for more Associates to work on national projects and provide interim support to primary care and social care organisations.
📢 We are especially keen to hear from General Practice Trainers – specifically in Finance and in Infection, Prevention and Control.
💻 We are also looking for people who may be available for an immediate start in a digital project management role, working in Merseyside.
If you have experience working in primary or social care, we would love to hear from you and have a chat with you about how you can support us with our growing portfolio of work in these sectors.
If you are interested, please drop us your CV or a short personal statement to our Operations Manager at claire@dkjsupportservices.co.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you 😊