ArticleBMJ open2026
Identifying innovative models of urgent care in rural coastal areas in England: the Elevate study - a mixed-methods protocol.
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- Administrative process reform in eastern coastal Chinese public hospitals: a policy and practice review.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
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Abstract
introductionUrgent and emergency care (UEC) systems in England face unprecedented pressures, with record accident and emergency attendances, persistent breaches of ambulance response targets and poorer outcomes for time-sensitive conditions. National UEC recovery plans have introduced multiple innovations-such as same-day emergency care, virtual wards and specialty hubs-to manage these pressures and improve patient flow. Rural coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to excessive demand due to higher levels of deprivation, older populations with complex health needs, seasonal surges that generate unpredictable demand and challenges in attracting and retaining staff. Following the Chief Medical Officer's 2021 Annual Report, funding research and developing bespoke solutions to manage UEC demand and address geographical disparities has been recognised as a national priority. The Elevate study responds to this priority by identifying and evaluating innovative models of UEC in rural coastal communities in England. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: The Elevate study is a 30-month, mixed-methods evaluation that comprises three interlinked work packages: (1) TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: Research Registry (researchregistry11126).
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