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
PCS Shareholder event: Thursday 19th April 2018
PCS Shareholder event: This event is for Sheffield GPs, GP Partners and Practice Managers in Practices who are shareholders of Primary Care Sheffield only. Taking action on neighbourhood development and governance Following on from the Annual General Meeting in October, where we explored … [Read more...] about PCS Shareholder event: Thursday 19th April 2018
Supporting Older People in Sheffield
Primary Care Sheffield is involved in a number of programmes of work aimed at improving the health and well being of older people in Sheffield. This work aims to support patients to live safely and independently at home as much as possible for as long as possible, with the appropriate support … [Read more...] about Supporting Older People in Sheffield
Further ‘good’ rating for Clover Group
Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) and Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust (SHSC) are delighted to announce that the Clover City Practice has been rated as ‘Good’ in all five domains following an inspection of its services by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in November 2017. The … [Read more...] about Further ‘good’ rating for Clover Group