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Urgent: changes to the opening hours at Minor Injuries Units (MIU) across Herefordshire and Worcestershire

26 March 2020

Due to the very low number of patients attending the minor injury units across Herefordshire and Worcestershire and in order to ensure patient safety and enable key staff to be redeployed to support the COVID-19 response at the hospitals, the decision has been made to temporarily close this service

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Worcestershire GPs make changes to protect patients and staff during the Coronavirus pandemic

26 March 2020

In order to protect healthcare staff, patients and the general public, in particular the most vulnerable members of society, NHS Worcestershire CCGs are changing the way that Worcestershire General Practice operates during the crisis.

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Coronavirus statement - 4 March 2020

The NHS in Worcestershire and Public Health England (PHE) are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.

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Be antibiotics aware this winter

People in Worcestershire are being encouraged by local GPs to be antibiotics aware this winter and understand that they are unlikely to be the remedy for their coughs, colds and sore throats. 

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Take action to manage common winter illnesses

People in Worcestershire are being encouraged to take better care of themselves and their family members, during the winter months when seasonal illnesses increase.

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Coronavirus statement - 10 February 2020

The NHS in Worcestershire and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infection

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Need help with a minor health concern? Visit your local pharmacy

Worcestershire residents are being encourages to talk to their pharmacist if they need help and advice managing minor health conditions, avoiding a trip to the GP.

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Routine evening and weekend GP appointments available

Worcestershire residents are reminded that routine appointments are available across the county at primary care services in the evenings and at weekends.

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Need help with a minor health concern? Visit your local pharmacy

Worcestershire residents are being encourages to talk to their pharmacist if they need help and advice managing minor health conditions, avoiding a trip to the GP.

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Know your health service options across Worcestershire

With the NHS experiencing high level of demand for services, health bosses across Worcestershire are encouraging people to know their health service options.

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Take action to manage common winter illnesses

People in Worcestershire are being encouraged to take better care of themselves and their family members, during the winter months when seasonal illnesses increase.

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Act now and get your child protected against flu

Health leaders in Worcestershire are encouraging parents with children eligible for a free flu vaccination to act now and get their child protected.

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Stay home if you have norovirus

Worcestershire health bosses are calling on the public to heed advice and stay at home if they have norovirus to avoid passing it on. Worcestershire health bosses are concerned about the spread of the winter vomiting bug this year and the impact it is having on health services 

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Routine evening and weekend GP appointments available this winter

Worcestershire residents are reminded that routine appointments are available across the county at primary care services in the evening and at weekends. 

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Be prepared - order repeat prescriptions early

As Christmas approaches, there are lots of things to think about and medication needs can often get forgotten, however health bosses in Worcestershire are reminding patients to be prepared and stock-up now. 

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Reduce the spread of infection with good hand hygiene

People in Worcestershire, particularly children and those visiting hospitals and care homes are being encouraged to adopt good hand hygiene this winter.

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Ask your pharmacist for health advice this winter 

Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents are being encouraged to talk to their pharmacist if they need help and advice managing minor health conditions this winter.

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Significant new mental health funding announced for Herefordshire and Worcestershire

Herefordshire and Worcestershire are one of only 12 areas across the country that will benefit from significant additional funding for community mental health as part of the implemnetation of the NHS Long Term Plan.

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NHS England survey

A new report from NHS England shows that nine out of 10 patients have “confidence and trust” in their family doctor as well as other general practice staff such as nurses and pharmacists.

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The League of Friends of the Kidderminster Hospitals 

Please find a flyer attached for the League of friends of the Kidderminster Hospitals Annual General Meeting. 

CCG Annual General Meeting open to the public

Residents of the region are invited to attend the NHS Wyre Forest Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Annual General Meeting.

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Worcestershire residents invited to CCGs' Governing Body meeting

Worcestershire residents are invited to attend the public meeting of the three Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) this month.

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Public views sought on local NHS changes

Views are being sought on a proposal to form one NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) for Herefordshire and Worcestershire to replace the four current CCGs.

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Public to be asked their views about local NHS changes

Views will be sought next month on a proposal to form one NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) for Herefordshire and Worcestershire to replace the four current CCGs.

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Help us Help You

As part of the ‘Help Us Help You’ initiative, a new campaign has been launched to raise awareness that pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals, who can help manage a range of minor health conditions. 

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Take Action to reduce the chance of developing diabetes

Health bosses in Worcestershire are supporting Diabetes Prevention Week (1-7 April), which encourages those at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes to act now to reduce the likelihood of them developing the condition. 

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Clean hands help reduce the spread of germs 

Worcestershire residents are being reminded of the importance of thoroughly washing their hands to help reduce the spread of germs.

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Commissioning For You Newsletter

December 2018 edition 

This edition includes information  
about the MyCOPD app, the latest on the Financial Recovery Programme,
a guide to staying well this winter and a comment from our chair. 

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News Archive

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