Salford's Health Investment for Tomorrow

5 Projects that are changing the face of health services in Salford



 

 

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The SHIFT Programme is a longer-term service improvement initiative. It will fundamentally change the experience of Salford residents as they access healthcare and linked social care services.

The SHIFT Programme was established in 2001, following approval by the Secretary of State for Health to the Strategic Outline Case (SOC). The SOC made the case for:

  • The creation of contemporary healthcare buildings on the Salford Royal Hospital site and in primary care;
  • An improved and comprehensive use of computer technology, to enable more effective management of patients in a range of settings;
  • The development of new care models, which would result in improved accessibility and benefit to Salford’s population;
  • The development of new roles for healthcare staff, which would support the delivery of improved care.

In the period since approval, the SHIFT partnership has been established and developed its structure and governance arrangements. The SHIFT partnership is comprised of:

  • Salford Primary Care Trust
  • Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust (formerly Salford Royal Hospitals Trust)
  • Salford City Council
  • University of Salford
  • University of Manchester.

The SHIFT Programme consists of five distinct, but related projects. They are:

  1. Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Hospital Redevelopment
  2. Gateway Health and Social Care Centre developments
  3. Community Health Services
  4. Connecting for Health
  5. Workforce

Despite being established in 2001, the SHIFT vision has remained contemporary to present day policy for healthcare in England. This demonstrates that the strategy adopted was genuinely forward looking and has enabled effective planning of healthcare facilities.