Primary Care Team of the Year finalists' showcase

This award recognises GP practices that demonstrate improved outcomes in patient care

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  Broadmead Medical Centre, Bristol, UK

Over the last year, Broadmead Medical Centre has been running Primary Care services to young people in Central Bristol who may not have access to GP surgeries. With high levels of risk in drug and alcohol misuse and, in sexual behaviour, they frequently present late to emergency services. The team at Broadmead medical centre,  including medical, nursing, and administrative staff, together with a drug support worker focused on sexual health and contraception in weekly visits.  So far, they have enrolled 113 patients who were not previously registered and had great results.

University of Nottingham Health Service (UNHS), UK

With an expanding population in recent years, the UNHS identified mental health issues in students as a clinical priority. Bringing in new expertise, a consultant psychiatrist began a weekly clinic in the surgery, increasing the provision of psychological services and hours of a mental health advisor.  They developed a new emotions and eating clinic and created a research post, funded by the PCT, to study the health needs of international students.

Rainbow Surgery, Cambridgeshire, UK

A partnership between the Rainbow surgery and the Gainsborough Foundation lead to promising results in detoxification of those seeking help with alcohol problems, most of whom receive this within 48 hours. Of one hundred patients seen in 30 months, 68% remained sober at 6 months and 60% at one year. This network also helps patients to rebuild their social lives. Because of its success, the project has now expanded to include other local surgeries.