🆕GIRFT (COS) guide for adult mental health in UEC aims to improve timely, safe & effective care for people in mental health crisis. Clear expectations across the pathway, from community crisis response to ED care & inpatient flow. Read more👉https://ow.ly/s4TO50YSnyJ @rcpsych.bsky.social

New evaluation of elective surgery disruption across 78 NHS trusts found: 🔹 8.7% of pre‑op assessments postponed 🔹 9.9% of procedures cancelled The study sets out evidence‑based actions to reduce disruption, aligned with GIRFT guidance. Read the full article 👉https://ow.ly/snPn50YV2wS #NHS #POA

We are pleased to welcome Suzie Venn and Ben Ayres as new joint GIRFT clinical leads for urology. They’ll lead our ongoing work with trusts and systems to reduce unwarranted variation and improve urological care across the #NHS. Read more 👉 ow.ly/lCbI50YREji @baunnurses.bsky.social

📢 Our April GIRFT stakeholder newsletter is out now. ✅ 7 more elective surgical hubs accredited 📉 20% drop in MSK community waiting lists in pilot 📊 New evaluation reports + NCIP data refresh 🩺 New AF pre‑op guidance And much more... Read it here👇 https://ow.ly/olEs50YOo9b

Miss our webinar on hospital‑at‑home (virtual wards)? Key learning so far: step‑up care has the biggest impact, senior clinical leadership matters & digital/diagnostic enablers are critical. 🎥Watch the recording here 👉 ow.ly/2wWh50YKqFZ #VirtualWards #HospitalAtHome #NHS

🆕GIRFT guide for the management of known, newly diagnosed & uncontrolled AF. Clear, practical guidance for managing Atrial Fibrillation at preoperative assessment, supporting POA teams to avoid unnecessary delays & cancellations. More👉 https://ow.ly/QHW850YJGsc #AF #POA #NHS

We’ve launched a new GIRFT evaluation & learning page, bringing together evidence on what works, how change happens & how improvements can be sustained across the #NHS. Learn more & visit the new webpage to download evaluations of interest👉 ow.ly/LwCw50YGrl7 #Evaluation #GIRFT #QualityImprovement

A new evaluation of #FirstContactPhysio services in England has been published by @nhsgirft.bsky.social. The report maps out how the FCP role is operating in primary care and makes a series of recommendations, including better integration of FCP roles within the wider MSK pathway. ⬇️

New resources, guidance and insights - it's all in the GIRFT March update including: ✅ Corridor care guidance ✅ New ENT pathways ✅ Studies, research & data insights Read the newsletter & sign up for future updates 👇 https://ow.ly/ZjPJ50Yyh7q #GIRFT #NHS #UEC #ENT

🆕GIRFT ENT pathway launched 🚀 Wide variation exists in follow‑up after cholesteatoma surgery. The pathway supports safe, consistent & high‑value post‑op care, with clear guidance on review, surveillance & escalation. 📥Download/use👇 https://ow.ly/eHPT50YxZmS #ENT

Are you a consultant thoracic surgeon in England who still hasn't accessed your NCIP data @nhsgirft.bsky.social ? We have a stand at SCTS in Belfast this week- get a login, explore the data and troubleshoot any issues face to face. See you there!

🆕GIRFT UEC escalation poster: use trust QR codes to report COS/IPS delays. ✅Identify themes, improve flow, strengthen accountability. 👇Read/download/embed across UEC https://ow.ly/HeCL50YuLhg #GIRFT #UEC #ClinicalOperationalStandards #PatientFlow #NHS #CorridorCare #NHS

🆕GIRFT guidance to support teams in reducing corridor care. Includes: practical steps, checklists and good practice to help trusts reduce corridor care across five key areas. Read/download 👇 https://ow.ly/cARO50Ytlqn #UrgentAndEmergencyCare #PatientFlow #CorridorCare

New from GIRFT: two best practice ENT pathways to support assessment of throat symptoms. ☑️Non‑specific throat symptoms ☑️High dysphagia Co‑badged with the British Laryngological Association. More/ access pathways 👉https://ow.ly/RpGh50YrXyZ #ENT #ThroatSymptoms #Dysphagia #Laryngology #NHS

Thank you to the #WomenAtGIRFT who shared their voices this #IWD2026 & to everyone who amplified their messages. The impact of women across the NHS extends far beyond just one day, it is integral to improving care for patients every day.💜 Rewatch series👉 https://ow.ly/ICH950Yr7Fk

📢This month’s packed GIRFT round‑up is out today! ⭐Highlights: ⏺️ A&G (cardiology & neurology) ⏺️ELLA greener care ⏺️Standardised follow-ups ⏺️Greener hip replacements ⏺️LTV in children ⏺️ENT pathways ⏺️NCIP updates 🔍Read: https://ow.ly/43Rq50Yi0H0 #NHS #QualityImprovement #Outpatients #ElectiveCare

📢Join our GIRFT webinar on the national evaluation of First Contact Physiotherapy (FCP) 📅12 March ⏰12:30pm Insights from Andy Bennett & colleagues from Chartered Society of Physiotherapy as they share early findings & next steps for FCP services. More👉 https://ow.ly/hTej50Yf2Kj #PrimaryCare #MSK

🌿 Join us on 11/3 at 12.30pm for our webinar on making total hip replacement more environmentally sustainable. We’ll share our new greener pathways guidance on decarbonising the THR pathway, plus insights & a case study on day‑case hip surgery. Register here:👉 ow.ly/qS8W50YcLCv #NHS #GreenerNHS

🆕GIRFT guide - standardising follow-up protocols. Follow-ups = 54% of outpatient activity. This new module helps trusts cut low-value visits & free up capacity. Includes protocols for 6 key specialties & case studies. More/access https://ow.ly/2Pw950YcbUO #NHS #Outpatients

🆕A&G templates now available in cardiology and neurology. Developed with clinicians across primary & secondary care to support faster, clearer A&G responses. 🔗 More info & download templates👇 ow.ly/hhqC50Y88vT #NHS #PrimaryCare #SecondaryCare #Cardiology #Neurology

Claire Ogley, senior implementation manager @nhsgirft.bsky.social, outlined the GIRFT Neurology programme priorities, shared national data on current waiting times, and set out the next phase of work. #NNTM #neurotransformation

📊NCIP data has been refreshed to Sept 25. 🩺Consultants - check your updated activity & outcomes data to support appraisal, M&M, audit & QI work. Plus new paediatric neurosurgery & urology dashboards now live! 🔗 https://ow.ly/zPc650Y7x1e #NCIP #SurgicalConsultants #NHS #QI

From 2 February, consultant surgeons in the UK can join our SurgiDiary project, a 2‑minute‑a‑day record of the real pressures shaping practice. Your input turns daily challenges into trusted evidence that can inform policy 💪 Curious? Learn more: https://ow.ly/baJF50Y5rb3

3️⃣ new GIRFT ENT pathways now live! 🔵Inferior turbinate reduction (16+) 🔵Nasal septoplasty (16+) 🔵Functional septorhinoplasty (16+) Evidence-based, co-badged by ENT UK, The British Rhinological Society & the British Society of Facial Plastic Surgery. More/download👇 https://ow.ly/oLb250Y4Lr1 #NHS

📗GIRFT has published its ELLA framework, as featured in BMJ EBM, to help accelerate the decarbonisation of clinical care pathways across the NHS. Supporting safer, greener, high‑quality care.💚 Learn more👉https://ow.ly/luCo50Y4bul #GreenerNHS #NetZeroNHS #SustainableHealthcare

🆕GIRFT guidance to help improve care for children on long‑term non‑invasive ventilation (LTV). Developed with 30+ paediatric clinicians, it outlines practical actions to reduce avoidable admissions & ensure children are cared for in the right setting. 📥Read more/download 👉 ow.ly/FaFH50Y3K25 #NHS

🆕from GIRFT: A practical guide to decarbonising the hip replacement pathway, developed with #GreenerNHS & national clinical partners. It highlights 13 high‑impact actions trusts can take now to cut carbon while improving patient care.💚 📥Download ow.ly/iNWO50Y16YO #NetZeroNHS #Orthopaedics #NHS

📰The latest GIRFT stakeholder newsletter is out now! Key updates, insights & opportunities from across our elective, UEC and specialist programmes. Read this month’s edition & sign up to get future editions straight to your inbox 👇 https://ow.ly/8lAB50Y06UC #NHS #GIRFT #QI

📊January data now live in GIRFT’s Spinal Interface Dashboard (SID). The SID brings together monthly ICB survey returns, giving a clear, comparative view of the clinical effectiveness and efficiency of interface spinal services. 🔗https://ow.ly/uT4u50Y05qv #NHS #SpinalCare #ICBs

🆕New evaluation shows Further Faster 20 trusts reduced their waiting lists 3x faster than the average - a 4.2% drop vs 1.4% nationally. ➡️Read more: bit.ly/3LxF4RS #NHS #GIRFT #FurtherFaster20 #FF20

🕰️How long should a flexible cystoscope last? A new GIRFT study reveals factors that can extend their lifespan. Improving scope longevity isn’t just good for patient care, it’s a key step toward NHS England’s net zero goals. 👉Discover the insights and read the study: ow.ly/6Jyn50XTUcT #GreenerNHS

Start the new year as you mean to go on... Get the most out of GIRFT with our step by step guidance supporting you to embed GIRFT as business as usual. Our toolkit includes a sample SOP and case studies from trusts who've done just that. Take a look:🔗https://ow.ly/2fOO50XSm2P

📢Calling all #NHS clinicians📢 More than 22,000 colleagues are now collaborating with us on FutureNHS, making the GIRFT workspace the biggest in the NHS!💙 Are you missing out? Registering is as easy as logging in with your NHS email. Try it today. https://future.nhs.uk/

🌱Driving a greener NHS! We’re identifying patient pathways to cut NHS emissions & implement low-carbon care models, like one-stop clinics & remote consults. Supporting #NHS net zero by 2045!💚 More🔗https://gettingitrightfirsttime.co.uk/girft-supports-major-research-hub-to-deliver-a-greener-nhs/

🦷Our guidance to help improve Community Dental Services (CDS) for children and adults w/ special needs is OUT NOW Click link ⬇️ for actions to improve safety, data capture, governance, networking, service delivery and WTE 🔗https://bit.ly/3WkfUYZ @thebda.bsky.social @bspdofficial.bsky.social

⏰JOB VACANCY⏰ Want to make a difference to adults with serious mental illness? We’re looking for a new clinical lead to focus on further developing and improving pathways into and through community and hospital care. Full details: bit.ly/4bGFzkA Closes 24.01.25 @rcpsych.bsky.social