Dermatology: GIRFT Programme National Specialty Report (September 2021)

Summary

Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) is designed to improve the quality of care within the NHS by reducing unwarranted variations. By tackling variations in the way services are delivered across the NHS, and by sharing best practice between trusts, GIRFT identifies changes that will help improve care and patient outcomes, as well as delivering efficiencies such as the reduction of unnecessary procedures and cost savings.

Content

One in four people in England and Wales see their GP about a dermatological condition, such as eczema, psoriasis or skin cancer, every year. This leads to more than 3.5 million outpatient and day surgery appointments annually. The GIRFT dermatology report makes 23 recommendations to help patients get faster and more equal access to care, including addressing the dermatology workforce shortage.

You will need a FutureNHS account to view this report, or you can watch a short video summary which includes key recommendations.