We all talk about offering better access to NHS services. After all the 'truly 7-day NHS' was a key policy in the government's manifesto. But who benefits? And how can it be delivered?! Well - we certainly don't hold all the answers, but this story from our extended access service gives us hope that … [Read more...] about Why the Extended Access Service Matters!
Congratulations to Kate Carr for winning prestigious Primary Care Award
The National Association of Primary Care Award winners were announced at a gala dinner on 19th October and Kate Carr our recently appointed director for the west locality had been one of three practice managers shortlisted for this national award. The volume and quality of entries had been … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Kate Carr for winning prestigious Primary Care Award
A successful first AGM for PCS
The PCS AGM was held on Wednesday 19th October at Bramall Lane, where we presented detail regarding the 2015-16 accounts and outlined the current company activity. We also outlined our thoughts regarding the growth of the company over the next 2 years. We thank those who attended and contributed … [Read more...] about A successful first AGM for PCS
SHEFFIELD PHARMACY SCHEME WINS NATIONAL AWARD
An innovative scheme which has changed the way community pharmacists and general practices in Sheffield work together has received a national award for partnership working. The scheme, which involves more than 70 of the city’s 87 general practices, is thought to be the first project of this kind at … [Read more...] about SHEFFIELD PHARMACY SCHEME WINS NATIONAL AWARD
CASES – opportunity for Sheffield GPs
Primary Care Sheffield are working together with the NHS Sheffield CCG and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to develop a new approach to providing Clinical Assessment Services, Education and Support (CASES) within primary care and community settings. The new approach will … [Read more...] about CASES – opportunity for Sheffield GPs
PHARMACY SCHEME SHORTLISTED FOR NATIONAL AWARD
An innovative scheme which has changed the way community pharmacists and general practices in Sheffield work together has been shortlisted for a national award for partnership working. The scheme, which involves more than 70 of the city’s 87 general practices, is thought to be the first project … [Read more...] about PHARMACY SCHEME SHORTLISTED FOR NATIONAL AWARD
Primary Care Sheffield and Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust to run five GP practices
Primary Care Sheffield and Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust are to join forces to run five of the city’s GP practices. The collaboration will see the two organisations working in partnership to deliver high quality primary care services to 21,500 patients - improving access … [Read more...] about Primary Care Sheffield and Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust to run five GP practices
Sheffield to become a ‘test bed’ for modernising care
The Sheffield City region has been announced as one of seven national ‘Test Bed’ innovation centres to take part in a major drive to modernise how the NHS delivers care. Primary Care Sheffield is one of more than 30 partners involved. ‘Test Beds’ are new collaborations between the NHS and … [Read more...] about Sheffield to become a ‘test bed’ for modernising care