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
Primary care services receive ‘good’ rating
Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) and Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust (SHSC) are delighted to announce that the Clover Group of practices has been rated as ‘Good’ in all five domains following an inspection of its services by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in September 2017. … [Read more...] about Primary care services receive ‘good’ rating
VIDEO: Virtual ward approach reducing avoidable admissions and improving outcomes for patients
Primary Care Sheffield helps to co-ordinate the Neighbourhood Learning Network, a citywide network of all of Sheffield's 16 neighbourhoods, enabling them to share learning and best practice and supporting them to work together. One of the neighbourhoods has introduced a new approach to supporting … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Virtual ward approach reducing avoidable admissions and improving outcomes for patients
PCS welcomes new Board Chair
Following a selection process PCS has welcomed John Boyington CBE as our new Board Chair. John was one of two highly appointable candidates we shortlisted, and was appointed following successful interview. John formally took up the post from 1st May. John replaces Dr Julie Endacott, … [Read more...] about PCS welcomes new Board Chair