How Patient Choice helped save the NHS £1 Million – and why that matters to you

At Patient Choice, we believe that small changes can lead to big impact – and our latest milestone proves it. In the past year alone, we’ve helped the NHS save over £1 million on lymphoedema compression garment prescriptions. That’s not just a number – it’s a reflection of smarter systems, better patient outcomes and more sustainable care.

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What’s the video about?

The video shares how our team worked closely with clinicians, suppliers, and NHS partners to streamline the way compression garments are prescribed and delivered. By reducing waste, improving accuracy, and ensuring patients get exactly what they need – no more, no less – we’ve created a model that’s both cost-effective and patient-centred.

Why is this important?

Our message and approach is important in many ways, and to different groups.

For nurses, it means:

• Less time chasing orders or correcting mistakes
• More confidence that patients are receiving the right products
• A system that supports clinical decision-making, not burdens it

For patients, it means:

• Faster, more reliable access to the garments they need
• Fewer delays or errors in delivery
• A service that listens, adapts, and puts their wellbeing first

And for the NHS, it means:

• Significant savings that can be reinvested into frontline care
• A scalable model that could benefit other services and regions

What’s next?

This isn’t the end – it’s a blueprint. We’re continuing to work with healthcare professionals to refine and expand this approach, always with the same goal: better care, delivered smarter.

If you’re a nurse, patient or NHS partner and want to learn more, we’d love to hear from you.

 

saving the NHS £1m