The best of clinical pathway redesign - practical examples delivering benefits to patients
The examples here showcase just some of the innovations that have enabled thousands of patients to enjoy better health and well-being thanks to practicalservice improvements implemented on various clinical pathways
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Fulfilling the potential - A better journey for patients and a better deal for the NHS
(April 2012)

My role and my responsibilities in helping to improve my recovery
This patient leaflet has been designed, tested and evaluated by patients for patients in order to give practical step by step advice to anyone prior, during and after surgery. It can be used alongside existing patient information to support key messages and encourage patients to take an active role in their preparation and recovery from surgery. (April 2012)

Improving adult asthma care: Emerging learning from the national improvement projects

Rapid review of endoscopy services
This document aims to share some of the good practice from a rapid review of 14 endoscopy services, undertaken by NHS Improvement.

Rapid review of current service provision folowing cancer treatment
NHS Improvement carried out a rapid review of current provision of services for breast, prostate and colorectal cancer patients following treatment during the summer of 2009 at the request of the National Cancer Survivorship Initiative (NCSI). This publication shares the findings from this review.
(Published March 2012)

Collection of posters from the children and young people test and prototype teams
This publication represents some of the learning and the excellent work from the teams and sites participating in the National Cancer Survivorship Initiative (NCSI). (Published January 2012)

Equality for all: delivering safe care, seven days a week
NHS Improvement has been working with clinical teams across health and social care to find examples of equality of treatment and outcome regardless of the day of the week.

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Delivering major breast surgery safely as a day case or one night stay (excluding reconstruction)
(December 2011)

First steps towards quality improvement: A simple guide to improving services
(December 2011)

Transforming acute care in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): testing the case for change
(December 2011)

Mind the gap
Ways to enhance therapy provision in stroke rehabilitation This document explores some of the different models adopted by therapy services to deliver more rehabilitation and provides further detail about 45 minutes, process and outcomes.

Bringing Lean to Life
"Bringing Lean to Life" provides a basic introduction and overview of Lean; the culture, principles and tools to understand, tackle and resolve issues within healthcare. It is not intended as a complete guide to implementing Lean as a management system.