News from December 2023

The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire are encouraging people to use services appropriately over the Christmas period and throughout the winter season, and to consider their local pharmacy first for help with minor health concerns.

The NHS is setting out how it will increase national uptake of lifesaving vaccinations, ensuring millions more people receive protection against a range of diseases. 

Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System (ICS) has reaffirmed its commitment to promote positive mental health and wellbeing and prevent poor mental health by becoming a signatory to the Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health.

People in the West Midlands are being urged to check that they, and all family members are up to date with their MMR vaccine, following confirmation that measles is circulating in the region.

Hundreds of locals took part in NHS England’s ‘Bus-ting Cancer Tour’ this week as the bus rolled into Coventry to drive awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and encourage people to contact their GP practice if they notice them.