Developing 7-day services – demonstrating effective clinical outcomes using multiprofessional clinical staff

Abstract

Northwest London hospitals were designated as first-wave rollout sites for NHS England's '7-day services' clinical standards. Our aim was to determine clinical outcomes (improved patient flow, reduced length of stay, reduced in-hospital morbidity) and pilot new care models designed to meet those outcomes. Recognising the value of the entire multidisciplinary team to deliver these standards was an important guiding principle.