Case studies

Discover the difference that the PenRAD Imaging Network has been making in the South West peninsula.

Our case studies highlight the successes of our programmes and the value that has been gained for patients and for trusts in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

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Shared Insourced Reporting Programme

PenRAD introduced a Shared Insourced Reporting Programme (SIRP) for the south-west peninsula to reduce the existing reliance on external suppliers to report radiology images and make savings. Read more.

 

Digital imaging infrastructure integration

PenRAD has worked to harmonise contracting for digital services across the four peninsula trusts and to improve functionality and cross-site compatibility, while making savings on the overall cost. Read more.

 

Securing the sustainability of radiopharmacy services

PenRAD has helped ensure the sustainability of radiopharmacy services, working closely with the nuclear medicine community to ensure current provision is retained and improved. Read more.

 

Supporting lung cancer diagnosis with AI

PenRAD successfully bid for funding from the government’s £21m Artificial Intelligence Diagnostic Fund (AIDF) to test an AI tool designed to detect lung nodules on CT scans. Read more.

 

Sharing imaging data between trusts

PenRAD has helped trusts in the peninsula work together more closely than before, introducing new approaches to share performance, workforce and facilitating cross-site reporting. Read more.

 

Workforce recruitment and retention

Workforce is THE critical factor in the delivery of diagnostic imaging services. PenRAD has worked collaboratively with trusts as one of its key priorities - to secure the workforce of tomorrow. Read more.