GNCR Newsletter – October 2024

Project updates

  • BadgerNet – NCIC live 2nd October 24. ST&S and NuTH are planned to go live 12th November 24.
  • North Tees FT go live postponed until a process for automatically removing incorrect documents has been implemented.
  • South Tees FT successfully live with appointments and encounters, as planned 23rd October 24.
  • County Durham & Darlington FT – testing phase extended to work through a number of test issues within EPR.
  • Cumberland Council – In-context viewer operationally live 14th October 24. Data sharing currently in test. Data sharing connection due to complete testing 8th November 24.
  • Westmorland & Furness Council – In-context viewer operationally live 14th October 24. Data sharing connection due to complete testing 8th November 24.

Usability

  • Usage 960,000 views (record high)
  • HIE Major Upgrade from 2023.1.32 to 2024.1.8 planned to start January 2025.
  • EMIS moving to new API, configured in test (no user impact)

Tip of the month

Did you know? GP Connect provides GP data nationally. This will allow you to view GP Records for out of area patients. GP Connect provides 10 GP Reports which are available in the GP Records widget. Please follow this user guide for further information.

Benefits

We are developing a Benefits Realisation Plan to maximise the impact of the Great North Care Record (GNCR) for all stakeholders, including primary, acute, community, and mental health sectors. We need your insights to shape a framework that truly reflects the needs and priorities of healthcare providers and patients.

Scan the QR code to complete our survey or express your interest in a one-on-one interview.

A PDF version of this newsletter can be found here: October 2024