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		<title>Paediatric Audiology Clinics – Northern England NHS Trust</title>
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<p>The post <a href="https://outpatient.network/projects/paediatric-audiology-service-at-nlag/">Paediatric Audiology Clinics – Northern England NHS Trust</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outpatient.network">Outpatient Network</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left" style="margin:0;">Overview</h4></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-margin-bottom:32px;"><p>Over an 8-week period, Outpatient Network partnered with a <b>Northern England NHS Trust</b> to deliver paediatric audiology clinics. The service was commissioned to support the Trust in reducing long-waiting patients and achieving <b>DMO1 targets for paediatric hearing assessments</b>.</p>
<p>A total of <b>216 children were seen</b> during the engagement, with <b>57% of patients discharged following assessment and treatment</b> — helping the Trust safely reduce backlog and improve access to vital care.</p>
</div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left" style="margin:0;">Key Results</h4></div><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-padding-bottom:2px;--awb-padding-left:32px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-color-hover:var(--awb-color4);--awb-border-top:0px;--awb-border-right:0px;--awb-border-bottom:0px;--awb-border-left:4px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:16px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin"><p>Patient Satisfaction Score: <b>99.8%</b></p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-padding-bottom:2px;--awb-padding-left:32px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-color-hover:var(--awb-color4);--awb-border-top:0px;--awb-border-right:0px;--awb-border-bottom:0px;--awb-border-left:4px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:16px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-text-no-margin"><p><b>No</b> complications or complaints reported</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-padding-bottom:2px;--awb-padding-left:32px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-color-hover:var(--awb-color4);--awb-border-top:0px;--awb-border-right:0px;--awb-border-bottom:0px;--awb-border-left:4px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:16px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin"><p><b>Clinics delivered on weekends </b>to maximise availability</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-padding-bottom:2px;--awb-padding-left:32px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-color-hover:var(--awb-color4);--awb-border-top:0px;--awb-border-right:0px;--awb-border-bottom:0px;--awb-border-left:4px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:32px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-5 fusion-text-no-margin"><p><b>Timely and effective communication</b> throughout the service</p>
</div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four" style="--awb-margin-top:40px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left" style="margin:0;">Patient Experience Metrics</h4></div>
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<td align="left">99.7%</td>
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<td align="left">100%</td>
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<div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four" style="--awb-margin-top:40px;"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left" style="margin:0;">Feedback from the Trust</h4></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-6"><blockquote data-start="1673" data-end="1791">
<p class="" data-start="1675" data-end="1791"><em data-start="1675" data-end="1791">“Outpatient Network has been brilliant to work with and I am sure we will use their services again in the future.”</em></p>
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<p class="" data-start="1793" data-end="2073">From the outset, the Trust praised the <strong data-start="1832" data-end="1897">professionalism, responsiveness, and patient-centred approach</strong> of the Outpatient Network team. Staff across all levels — from clinicians to service delivery managers — were consistently described as pleasant, communicative, and proactive.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="2077" data-end="2201"><em data-start="2077" data-end="2201">“Every issue we encountered was dealt with professionally and in a timely manner to ensure no disruption to patient care.”</em></p>
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<p class="" data-start="2203" data-end="2603">Clinician availability was excellent, and the team facilitated <strong data-start="2266" data-end="2306">smooth and efficient weekend clinics</strong>. Feedback from families was overwhelmingly positive, with particular appreciation for the clinical team’s courteous and reassuring manner. The <strong data-start="2450" data-end="2488">prompt delivery of service reports</strong> in a clear, presentation-ready format allowed the Trust’s management team to monitor service quality in real time.</p>
</div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four" style="--awb-margin-top:40px;"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left" style="margin:0;">Conclusion</h4></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-7"><p>This case study highlights Outpatient Network’s ability to rapidly deploy specialist-led paediatric services that align with NHS quality standards, reduce waiting times, and deliver high patient satisfaction. The collaboration with NLAG resulted in measurable outcomes and strengthened the Trust’s capacity to meet DMO1 targets without compromising on care quality.</p>
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</div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four" style="--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left" style="margin:0;">Project Duration</h4></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-9 fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-margin-bottom:24px;"><p>8 Weeks</p>
</div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four" style="--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left" style="margin:0;">Total Patients Seen</h4></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-10 fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-margin-bottom:24px;"><p>216</p>
</div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four" style="--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left" style="margin:0;">Target</h4></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-11 fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-margin-bottom:24px;"><p>DMO1 Compliance</p>
</div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four" style="--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left" style="margin:0;">Discharge Rate</h4></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-12 fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-margin-bottom:24px;"><p>57%</p>
</div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four" style="--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left" style="margin:0;">Patients Under Age 5</h4></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-13 fusion-text-no-margin"><p>33%</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://outpatient.network/projects/paediatric-audiology-service-at-nlag/">Paediatric Audiology Clinics – Northern England NHS Trust</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outpatient.network">Outpatient Network</a>.</p>
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