South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Integrated Care System (ICS) has an additional £2.5m investment, to bring mental health services in Sheffield closer to people’s homes and better join up mental health support services. The ICS, with partners Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Sheffield … [Read more...] about £2.5m funding pledged to South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to improve mental health services
A GP’s perspective – individual care to population health
Read the first in a series of articles from Sheffield GP and PCS chief executive, Dr Andy Hilton published in Sheffield Telegraph … [Read more...] about A GP’s perspective – individual care to population health
PCS services receive good rating from CQC
We are pleased to confirm that both Buchanan Road Surgery and the PCS Vasectomy Service we provide at Richmond Medical Centre have been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following recent inspections. PCS’ Vasectomy Service attracted particular praise for being a ‘caring’ service, … [Read more...] about PCS services receive good rating from CQC
New GP contract events for practices
The NHS Long term plan brings with it new requirements for GP practices to work together, building on the foundations of neighbourhood working. PCS is running a series of lunchtime events during April and May 2019 to explore what the changes mean for practices and the range of support options PCS is … [Read more...] about New GP contract events for practices
CASES Service Shortlisted for Healthcare Award
Primary Care Sheffield’s CASES service has been shortlisted in this year’s Medilink North of England Healthcare Business Awards. The awards celebrate success from across the region and recognise innovation and collaboration in the health and social care sector. CASES aims to ensure that … [Read more...] about CASES Service Shortlisted for Healthcare Award
Sheffield Pharmacy Programme Evaluation Published in British Journal of General Practice
Sheffield's Primary Care Pharmacy Programme was one of 16 pilot schemes designed to improve access to general practice developed by Primary Care Sheffield and funded by the Prime Minister's Challenge Fund. The pharmacy programme was the first of its kind nationally to achieve almost universal uptake … [Read more...] about Sheffield Pharmacy Programme Evaluation Published in British Journal of General Practice
Patient Praises GP Hub Staff For Saving His Life After Wasp Sting
Michael Elsom, 27, from Meersbrook was working a late evening shift at the Lidl store on Little London Road, Sheffield, when he was stung by a wasp. He later became unwell whilst on his break, suffering symptoms of anaphylaxis. He decided to visit the Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) GP Hub next door, … [Read more...] about Patient Praises GP Hub Staff For Saving His Life After Wasp Sting
RCGP praises referral support schemes
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has recently launched a campaign to persuade CCGs to cease funding referral management initiatives. We are pleased to report that the CASES programme delivered by Primary Care Sheffield is a referral support scheme of the type endorsed and supported … [Read more...] about RCGP praises referral support schemes