A new Sheffield covid-19 testing service aims to reduce the spread of the virus in care and residential homes by testing staff and residents. The covid-19 testing service for health, social care and voluntary sector staff, and members of their households, was set up in April by NHS Sheffield … [Read more...] about SHEFFIELD COVID-19 TESTING SERVICE HELPS FIGHT THE SPREAD OF VIRUS IN CARE HOMES
PRIMARY & COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME
Help us to improve mental health services in your communitySheffield is one of twelve areas in the country that’s trying new ways of supporting people with their mental health in the community. We will be testing new ways of offering mental health services and support in 4 of Sheffield’s Primary … [Read more...] about PRIMARY & COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME
CONTRACEPTION AND SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES IN SHEFFIELD NOW EVEN MORE CONVENIENT TO ACCESS
People in Sheffield can now access a wider range of contraception and sexual health support in their local area, thanks to Sexual Health Sheffield’s new service. Sexual Health Sheffield is provided by Primary Care Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Changes to the … [Read more...] about CONTRACEPTION AND SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES IN SHEFFIELD NOW EVEN MORE CONVENIENT TO ACCESS
£2.5m funding pledged to South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to improve mental health services
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