On 15th February we shared the BBC Radio Sheffield programme which featured the Extended Access Service. On the same day, the below video featuring one of our four satellite units, was posted on their Facebook page! … [Read more...] about Extended Access Service in the News!
Extended Access Service on BBC Radio Sheffield
We are pleased to announce that BBC Radio Sheffield featured the extended access service on Toby Foster’s Breakfast programme this morning. Two of our Directors, Kate Carr and Steven Haigh, joined him to talk about the service in Sheffield. To hear the broadcast go to … [Read more...] about Extended Access Service on BBC Radio Sheffield
CASES update
Since it's launch the CASES programme has really picked up, and we hope you will agree that this is a service that will continue to benefit practices and patients. We are currently providing peer review for the following specialities: Gynaecology, Dermatology, Urology, Gastroenterology, ENT and … [Read more...] about CASES update
Why the Extended Access Service Matters!
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