Winter outcomes in UEC are decided months before winter arrives, and most systems are about to run out of runway to do anything about it.

Endoscopy is under mounting national pressure (waiting times, rising demand), and quality/safety standards like JAG accreditation matter just as much as raw capacity.

This blog explores how structured operational improvement, stronger governance and targeted analytical support can unlock capacity, reduce unwarranted variation and deliver more predictable theatre flow.

We’re proud to announce that alongside Wythenshawe Hospital, Prism has been named a winner at the 2026 HSJ Partnership Awards.

Corridor care hasn’t crept up on the NHS — it has been institutionalised. With long waits rising from 101 in December 2018 to over 10,000 today, the data tells an uncomfortable story. Are we prepared to listen?

From clinical practice to consultancy, General Management Trainee William Slee reflects on his placement with Prism — where fast-paced project delivery, values-driven leadership, and hands-on exposure to service optimisation transformed both his professional skills and his vision for a career in healthcare improvement.