Commissioning occupational therapy services for people who have had a stroke

Source: College of Occupational Therapists

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Date of publication: March 2012

Publication type: Guide

In a nutshell: This guide explains that occupational therapists are able to recommend specialist equipment and adaptations for the home to assist a person to complete functional tasks and can offer specialised wheelchair seating assessments.

Length of publication: 6 pages

Commissioning for Quality Outcomes in Stroke

Source: Stroke Improvement

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Date of publication: May 2011

Publication type: Presentations

In a nutshell: Presentations from the Commissioning for Quality Outcomes in Stroke event held on 19th May 2011 are available to view online. Topics covered include improving access to stroke services, improving outcomes whilst making efficiencies and partnership working.

Length of publication: 9 presentations

Atrial fibrillation – detection and optimal therapy in primary care

Source: NHS Evidence Quality and Productivity

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Date of publication: November 2009

Publication type: Best practice

In a nutshell: Each year there are 16,000 strokes in patients who have atrial fibrillation. Warfarin reduces the risk of stroke by 50-70%, but an estimated 46% of patients who would benefit from anticoagulants are not receiving them. This case study outlines details of savings which have been made to NHS Trusts by identifying patients with atrial fibrillation and preventing stroke.

Length of publication: 7 pages

Some important notes: The case study is based on a project run by the NHS Stroke Improvement Programme.

HSJ Award – World Class Commissioning

Source: Health Service Journal

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Date of publication: December 2009

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cardiac and Stroke Network and The Association of Greater Manchester PCT’s have won the HSJ World Class Commissioning Award. Their project links a new hyper-acute 24-hour service to enhanced district stroke services.

Length of publication: 1 page

Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cardiac and Stroke Network Event Presentations

Source: Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cardiac and Stroke Network

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Date of publication: August 2009

Publication type: Presentations

In a nutshell: The Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cardiac and Stroke Network held a Stroke event at the end of July 2009. These PowerPoint presentations were delivered by the Network and several local Trusts and cover topics including Commissioning, Key Indicators, Measuring Success, Stroke Specific Education Framework and Stroke Communications (which includes an update on the local success of the FAST campaign).

Length of publication: Seven PowerPoint presentations

UK Stroke Forum Conference: 1-3 December 2009

Source: UK Stroke Forum

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Date of publication: August 2009

Publication type: Training Opportunity

In a nutshell: The preliminary programme has been released for this conference, hosted by the Stroke Association. Training sessions will be held on topics including multidisciplinary care and self-management. The conference will include presentations on joint commissioning, the stroke care pathway, self management and stroke research in primary care.

Length of publication: Website

Some important notes: The link to the conference’s programme is available by following this link

Acknowledgement: NHS Evidence – Neurological Conditions

Commissioning for stroke prevention in primary care – the role of atrial fibrillation

Source: NHS Improvement

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Date of publication: July 2009

Publication type: Guidance

In a nutshell: This document looks at the evidence surrounding Atrial Fibrillation management in Primary Care and discusses how the development of strategies to identify, diagnose and treat patients can reduce the risk of stroke.

Length of publication: 16 page document

Demonstrating how to deliver stroke care for adults in the community

Source: Department of Health

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Date of publication: 2009

Publication type: Policy

In a nutshell: This document provides information on the funding provided by the government for stroke care for adults in the community. The funding will be provided over 2009-10 and 2010-11 to support those who have had a stroke and their carers. The document also provides examples of local activies which could be supported within PCTS, and a list of useful stroke-related websites.

Length of publication: 20 page document

Acknowledgement: New Documents Bulletin

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Service for the diagnosis and initial management of transient ischaemic attack and non-disabling stroke

Source: NICE February 2009

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication Type: Guideline

In a nutshell: This commissioning guide provides support for the local implementation of NICE clinical guidelines through commissioning, and is a resource to help health professionals in England to commission an effective service for the diagnosis and initial management of transient ischaemic attack (TIA) and non-disabling stroke. The indicative benchmark and associated commissioning tool are designed to support commissioners who are planning services for carotid endarterectomy procedures as part of a TIA service.

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Service for the diagnosis and initial management of acute stroke

Source: NICE February 2009

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication Type: Guideline

In a nutshell: This commissioning guide provides support for the local implementation of NICE clinical guidelines through commissioning, and is a resource to help health professionals in England to commission an effective service for the diagnosis and initial management of acute stroke.

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