Deliver excellent and timely care
Getting it right for patients now, and in the future, matters, so that we change lives for the better. We will strive for excellence, making our care consistently safe, effective and efficient, with the shortest possible waiting times. We want our people to work in an environment that supports high performance and maximises everyone’s contribution. We will use technology and data to help make this happen.
Transform how and where we deliver care
To meet the needs of our patients now and in the future, we must reform the way in which we deliver care, particularly where services cannot meet current or predicted demand. This means implementing new and more effective ways of preventing, diagnosing and treating ill health. We want to organise our care and expertise around patients, so people can access help earlier and, where possible, within their local community. We will work with our communities, local primary care and neighbourhood teams, moving resources and expertise to make it easier for patients to get expert advice without coming to hospital. We will use digital tools and new technology to make care more personal and more convenient. We will deliver better care for children and those with cancer, supported by the development of two new hospitals, and progress plans for a new emergency hospital.
Harness research and innovation to improve patient outcomes
We are surrounded by pioneering research and innovation, led by some of the best researchers and scientists in the world. We will play our full role in turning cutting-edge scientific research into better care, faster. We will work in a more systematic and intentional way with universities, start-ups and industry, to trial new treatments and bring them to patients more quickly, and to detect and prevent illness more effectively. We will focus on data, skills and undertaking more clinical trials to speed up innovation in Cambridge and across the NHS. We will prioritise the biggest challenges in healthcare, such as cancer, heart disease and metabolic diseases, to maximise our impact and deliver personalised healthcare for all.