Table 3. Practice-level recommendations drawn out from co-production workshop.
| Domain | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Communication with patients | Psychologically informed practice waiting rooms that are welcoming with clear signposting of available support |
| Clear and consistent signage on opening hours, how to register and access appointments, and on practice processes including what 'triage' means | |
| Easy access to interpreters at every phase of the patient interaction, including at reception | |
| Receptionists skills and training | Rebranding receptionists as 'care navigators' |
| Education on inclusion health, vulnerability and the human cost of refused registrations and poor access, for example, by using resources such as the EbE film Less? a | |
| Digital inclusion | Devices and free Wi-Fi in surgery waiting rooms with support from practice staff (or EbEs or peers) to learn how to use online systems |
| Linking with local organisations providing digital inclusion education so they can provide training on NHS online systems to service users | |
| Review of online consultation tools to ensure these are fit for purpose and easy to navigate | |
| Tailored options to care | Identify and flag individual patient needs, including those patients who may need more support owing to vulnerability |
| Walk-in, telephone, and online options for registration and appointment booking | |
| Offer continuity of care to patients with vulnerabilities and/or complex needs |
a Less? A film of personal stories and journeys to health from people who have experienced and overcome homelessness. Accessible at: https://journeystohealth.co.uk/.
EbEs = Experts by Experience.