Shelford Group
Shelford Group is a collection of ten leading teaching hospitals and clinical research facilities in the United Kingdom. The group was established in 2011 with the aim of sharing best practices and influencing healthcare policy in the UK. The members of the Shelford Group are some of the largest and most well-respected NHS trusts in the country, and they collectively provide a significant proportion of the UK's tertiary care.
History[edit | edit source]
The Shelford Group was formed in 2011 by the chief executives of ten NHS trusts. The group was named after the village of Shelford in Cambridgeshire, where the first meeting of the group took place. The founding members of the Shelford Group were:
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Purpose and Activities[edit | edit source]
The Shelford Group's main purpose is to lead improvements in the quality of healthcare in the UK by sharing best practices and influencing policy. The group works closely with other NHS bodies, the government, and the wider healthcare sector to achieve this. The Shelford Group also provides a forum for its members to collaborate on clinical research and innovation.
Impact[edit | edit source]
The Shelford Group has had a significant impact on healthcare in the UK. Its members are responsible for a large proportion of the country's tertiary care, and they have been at the forefront of many important developments in healthcare. The group's influence on policy and practice has also been significant, with its members often leading the way in implementing new approaches to care.
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