The Christie Foundation Trust Annual Report and Accounts 2021-22

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Annual Report & Accounts 2021-22

system, which to our knowledge is unique within the UK. Psycho-Oncology The Psycho-Oncology service adapted well to the increased mental health acuity of both inpatients and outpatients during the pandemic. The team rapidly created both virtual and face to face assessment and treatment services for those patients requiring intensive support to facilitate their cancer treatment and beyond including the use of virtual psychological interventions. The team has developed its research agenda by being awarded a grant by Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre to understand the impact of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on patients living with cancer. Referrals & Bookings Over the past two years the Trust has gradually been moving towards implementing a central service for Referrals and Bookings. To date we have successfully achieved one referral point of access for Medical Oncology, Clinical Oncology, Plastic, Urology, ENT Surgical and Haematology@ Tameside. Working closely with the digital team, a new digital telephone system (calling system) is now operational. Recently the team have being involved with the opening of The Christie@Macclesfield and have successfully transferred the care of all Haematology referrals including the registering and booking all follow up appointments. Whilst the past twelve months have been challenging due to continued improvements in the patient pathway and administration functions of the team, the team have remained resilient and have adapted positively to the changes. We look forward to continuing our work over the next 12 months with clinicians, the digital and transformation teams to improve the patient pathway and administration processes.

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