Dr Raghu Raju, Consultant Respiratory Physician at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, said: “The Oxford AHSN was one of the key driving forces behind the setting up of the CO@h pathway at Bucks Healthcare and they are in the process of achieving the same feat in primary care. They had huge expertise in this sector, experience of having worked in other centres and, most importantly, a keen interest in getting it to work and work well. They were instrumental in the structure of the pathway, guided us through latest developments on this ever-changing topic and even provided expert administrative support. Further continued support in future is very welcome.”
Dr Dal Sahota, Clinical Director for Unplanned Acute Care, Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “The Oxford AHSN team has been incredible to work with. It is not often commissioners are offered proactive human resource and we have certainly welcomed the support. Jo Murray and her team have shared practical examples of successful delivery of virtual wards from elsewhere, they have been facilitative and allowed the Buckinghamshire team to develop a pathway that is bespoke for our population. Having the pre-existing project knowledge, experience, and hands-on admin, as well as strategic support, has ensured the prompt delivery of this national requirement. They have demonstrated the importance of shared system learning to improve and disseminate best practice. Thank you and we look forward to continued collaborative efforts.”