The Dual Trained Community Nursing Project is one of the schemes being delivered through the Enhancing Primary Care programme. Find out how it is already making a difference to the lives of patients. Read a patient's story … [Read more...] about Read a patient’s story – Dual Trained Community Nursing Project
Community Pharmacists help to ease pressure on Sheffield GPs
A Sheffield health scheme is helping to ease the pressure on the city’s GPs by changing the way community pharmacists and GP practices work together. In the first month alone, more than two hundred hours of GP time have been saved, freeing GPs up to offer more appointments for people who … [Read more...] about Community Pharmacists help to ease pressure on Sheffield GPs
Musings from a Pharmacist in a GP practice
When I first heard about the Enhancing Primary Care programme and this scheme, I became quite excited. I thought it very forward thinking and a great use of the Prime Minister's Challenge Fund. Having been involved with the LPC (Local Pharmaceutical Committee) for a number of years, I should not … [Read more...] about Musings from a Pharmacist in a GP practice
Do you understand the Integrated Commissioning Programme?
The Integrated Commissioning Programme aims to ensure Sheffield has a health and care system that helps people improve their health and wellbeing. Sheffield City Council and Clinical Commissioning Group have created a video which explains the programme through the story of Walter. Find out more … [Read more...] about Do you understand the Integrated Commissioning Programme?
Sheffield patients to benefit from greater access to their local GP
Sheffield has been successful in securing £9.7 million from the Prime Minister's Challenge Fund which will be used to improve patient access to GP and community healthcare services and enhance the links between GP practices, community nursing services, pharmacies and the social care and voluntary … [Read more...] about Sheffield patients to benefit from greater access to their local GP
Sheffield Star Feature
Sheffield Star cover the announcement that Sheffield is awarded funding from the Prime Minister's Challenge Fund watch the video here. … [Read more...] about Sheffield Star Feature