Announcing the launch of our new MSK service
We are delighted to announce the launch of Sussex MSK Health Brighton & Hove and West Sussex, our brand-new Musculoskeletal (MSK) service, which officially begins today – 2nd December 2024.
This launch marks a new chapter in delivering joined-up, person-centred care. Together with our partners Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT), we’re building on over 10 years of expertise in designing and delivering innovative long-term conditions services, including CQC outstanding MSK care.
A new era of integrated care
The new community service covers Brighton & Hove and West Sussex, replacing Sussex MSK Partnership Central (SMSKPC), University Hospitals Sussex (UHSussex) and Coastal Sussex Integrated MSK Service (CSIMS).
Key highlights of our approach
- Integrated care pathways: We connect primary, community, and secondary care, creating seamless experiences for orthopaedics, pain management, and rheumatology.
- Patient-first design: Our care begins with meaningful “what matters to you” conversations, empowering people to make informed decisions about their health.
- Equitable access: From digital self-management tools to flexible in-person and virtual appointments, our service adapts to meet diverse needs.
- Improving outcomes: Focusing on reducing health inequalities, we ensure timely, high-quality care for all.
What sets us apart
- 10+ Years of quality: Building on a decade of pioneering MSK care, we have consistently delivered high-quality, patient-centred outcomes.
- Collaborative innovation: Our partnership with SCFT exemplifies integrated working across the NHS and beyond.
- Ambitious vision: This service is part of a five-year transformation programme, aligning with Sussex’s health strategy, Improving Lives Together.
Why it matters
Musculoskeletal conditions are one of the most common long-term conditions in the UK. Affecting one in three people and significantly impacting their quality of life and independence.
As specialists in long-term condition care, we understand the importance of creating services that are easy to navigate, responsive, and effective at supporting people to live well.
We’re proud to be shaping the future of MSK care, ensuring that everyone in Brighton & Hove and West Sussex has access to exceptional, personalised support.
To learn more about our approach and the impact we’re making, visit Community MSK Services in Sussex – Here
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