Our programmes measure a wide range of healthcare services, spanning cancer, mental health, maternity and much more. Many have been running for decades, comparing the care delivered against national standards. Co-developed with clinicians and patients, these programmes are trusted by clinicians and patients.
With a robust and reliable approach to data collection, analysis and reporting, they provide regular online data updates in addition to annual in-depth reports that contain readily accessible summary infographics and a focused number of recommendations for improvement. In short, the data and outputs from our national programmes are an invaluable, publicly available resource that shine a light on where improvements will have the maximum impact; supporting healthcare providers to implement changes that will improve care and outcomes for everyone.
Audit is not a tick-box exercise – it’s driving real improvements for patients” Katrina Attwood, Chair of the National Bowel Cancer Audit’s Patient and Public Involvement Forum
Saving and improving lives
Clinical audits and other programmes that measure healthcare save and transform lives. By shining a light on where changes improve outcomes, and sharing that knowledge with healthcare providers, we are seeing real-world results.
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Supporting healthcare strategy and delivery
The 10 Year Plan for England describes the pressing need to ensure a sustainable, financially-viable future for our NHS, focusing on community care, digital technologies, and prevention. To achieve this, the data we already have available must be our starting point.
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Delivering meaningful care with patients
Only by involving patients in all aspects of measuring and delivering care, can we ensure that services truly meet the needs of those who use them. This, in turn, leads to efficiencies as well as patient satisfaction.
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Addressing health inequalities
Clinical audits and similar programmes are invaluable in addressing inequalities in healthcare and outcomes, highlighting unwarranted differences and providing an opportunity to improve care for everyone.
