RIX on a mission to transform people’s care experience with the About Me Standard

Rix Inclusive Research’s mission is to enable people with learning disabilities to realise the full potential benefits that digital and new media technologies can bring to their lives. Their RIX Wiki/Rix Multi Me Toolkit software has just become conformant with ‘About Me’, which will empower them to shape their users’ care more effectively. Around 1.5 […]

Changes to information standards as part of the new Data Bill

The new Data Bill

The DHSC and NHSE will introduce changes to Information Standards through the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) upcoming Data Bill. This is one of the wider enablers designed to deliver the necessary step-change in productivity and efficiency within the NHS, aiming to achieve the desired efficacy and truly transform the NHS. The bill […]

“If someone’s been working for a period of time, in a form of therapy, for instance, where there’s an agreed plan for the locality when they may present in an emergency situation … then it’s really important for us to be able to see that that information and be able to act appropriately according to that because, you know, there isn’t and there shouldn’t be a stock response to that. These plans are designed to be individualised and personalised.  All services should be giving that personalised approach to care wherever possible. And a standard such as [PCSP standard] definitely moves us closer towards being able to do that. [Not acting on agreed plans] is a key finding in terms of emergency responses over the years where responses have been inappropriate.” – Mental Health Nurse

“Following a particular plan that’s been put into place will result in much better outcomes and prevent the sort of poor outcome which would otherwise be leading to an unplanned hospital admission.” – General Practitioner