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National Elective Coordination Unit

National Elective Coordination Unit

  • 9.4 million Total cost avoidance to NHS Scotland by using NECU validation campaigns
  • 250,000 patients to date cumulatively validated by NECU (including inpatients and outpatients).
  • 8,500 patients treated across all NECU campaigns
  • 98% patient satisfaction with NECU treatment campaigns
  • Supported the national digital dermatology innovation to improve patient
    access and enable patients to be reviewed virtually.
  • NECU enabled over 1,200 patients to be triaged, seen and treated through
    the national Digital Dermatology secondary care campaign, driving 40%
    reduction in outpatient demand and ensuring patients received care in the
    right place at the right time.
  • NECU’s work around dermatology image triage facilitated prompt surgical
    treatment for more then 460 patients with dermatological conditions.
  •  Awarded NHS Golden Jubilee staff collaboration award, which recognised
    the outstanding teamwork and relationship building delivered by the team to
    enhance the patient experience.