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The latest announcements, opportunities and reflections from the National CLEAR Programme — from new transformation projects and expressions of interest to frontline stories of change across the NHS.
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Read article →CLEARvalidate AI scribe validation programme – EOI now open
Expressions of interest are now open for NHS trusts to join a fully funded pilot supporting the safe adoption of ambient voice technology.
Read article →CLEAR Women’s Health Phase Two: Expression of Interest Now Open
Integrated Care Boards are invited to express their interest in joining Phase Two of the NHS England-commissioned National CLEAR Women's Health Neighbou…
Read article →AI Clinical Audit in NHS Radiology: Why the Old Way Was Broken and What’s Replacing It
Clinical audit in the NHS has always been limited by scale: too few cases, too much manual effort, too little time. Large language models are removing t…
Read article →Stroke Care in Lincolnshire set to transformed through CLEAR Programme
Stroke care in Lincolnshire is set to be transformed following a major service redesign delivered through the CLEAR Programme, with recommendations proj…
Read article →Redesigning Women’s Health Pathways: Expression of Interest Open
ICBs are invited to apply for the CLEAR Women's Health Neighbourhood Transformation Programme – supporting local teams to redesign Heavy Menstrual Bleed…
Read article →Inviting expressions of interest for our CLEAR AI-driven Midlands Radiology Programme
We are inviting NHS trusts to apply for the CLEAR Midlands Radiology Transformation Programme – a fully funded initiative delivered by the National CLEA…
Read article →Hyde PCN Dementia Service Shortlisted for 2025 Nursing Times Award
We're thrilled to share that a dementia case management service developed through our CLEAR Proactive Care Programme has been shortlisted for the 2025 N…
Read article →CLEARnotes pilot at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust shortlisted for HSJ Digital Award
A project at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) piloting AI patient consultation transcription tool CLEARnotes has been nominated in the nationa…
Read article →Cutting edge AI boosts NHS productivity and improves patient care —more time for patients, less time on admin
The National CLEAR Programme is delighted to be announcing the launch of a seven-month AI pilot which is open to seven NHS trusts across England.
Read article →CLEAR Living well project shortlisted for the 2024 HSJ data-driven transformation award
The National CLEAR programme is delighted to announce that Central and West Warrington PCN has been shortlisted for the data-driven transformation award…
Read article →Empowering transformational change: Matt Camilleri
Matt Camilleri is an anaesthetic registrar and Education Lead for the National CLEAR programme. He's passionate about getting more of his fellow clinici…
Read article →PCNs in the Midlands, East of England and South East encouraged to apply for CLEAR opportunity to develop CVD prevention
Primary care networks in England are invited to put forward expressions of interest (EOI) for CLEAR transformation support to develop new models of care…
Read article →A CLEAR view: improving care for walk-in patients at Kettering General Hospital’s emergency department
Primary care networks in England are invited to put forward expressions of interest (EOI) for CLEAR transformation support to develop new models of care…
Read article →A CLEAR view: improving care for walk-in patients at Kettering General Hospital’s emergency department (part two)
In this second part of our blog series on the transformation project at Kettering, Rebecca Barraclough, a senior sister in the emergency department who…
Read article →A CLEAR view: improving care for walk-in patients at Kettering General Hospital’s emergency department (part three)
In this third part of our blog series on the transformation project at Kettering, Sarina Vincitore, a senior sister in the emergency department describe…
Read article →New CLEAR transformation opportunity for primary care networks to develop CVD prevention
Primary care networks in England are invited to put forward expressions of interest (EOI) for CLEAR transformation support to develop new models of care…
Read article →A CLEAR view: Enhancing urgent and emergency care in Surrey for patients living with frailty
Kate Hyett reflects on her participation in the CLEAR Urgent and Emergency Care project and how is it helping to develop patients living with frailty.
Read article →A CLEAR view: Julie Bowen, Clinical Cardiology Nurse Specialist
Julie Bowen, one of our CLEAR associates, reflects on her participation in the CLEAR Living Well project and how is it helping to develop better CVD pre…
Read article →Four new CLEAR projects launched in the North East and Yorkshire to support recovery and the transformation of services
The National CLEAR Programme has launched new transformation projects at three NHS trusts across North East and Yorkshire.
Read article →Healthcare transformation programme hits 50 project milestone in drive for change on the NHS frontline
The national CLEAR programme has reached its 50th project just five years since its launch by a small team of doctors on a mission to transform the NHS…
Read article →CLEAR recommendations for improving carer support adopted by national body
A key national policy network representing adult social care and carers' groups across England is championing CLEAR recommendations aimed at reducing pr…
Read article →CLEAR Urgent and Emergency Care Programme: key findings and learning
Ten hospital trusts challenged with ED overcrowding and high attendances of frail older patients took part in two phases of the CLEAR urgent and emergen…
Read article →A CLEAR View: Emma Buckley, Complex Case Nurse
Emma, Complex Case Nurse, and current CLEAR Anticipatory Care Associate at Hyde Primary Care Network, reflects on how the National CLEAR Programme has s…
Read article →CLEAR Mental Health Programme: Phase one key findings and learning
CLEAR recommendations to reduce waiting times, improve access, extend capacity and increase staff retention of mental health services.
Read article →A CLEAR view: Deirdre Williams, Clinical Psychologist
Deirdre reflects on how the CLEAR methodology promotes new ways of thinking and attitudes to change within her organisation.
Read article →National Doctor’s Day
We're honouring health professionals for their dedication and contribution within the health and care sector this National Doctor's Day.
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