News from 2024

PLANS FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE COMMUNITY REHABILITATION BEDS TO GO TO ICB BOARD ON 6TH JANUARY

20 December 2024

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) have today confirmed that they will be seeking approval from the ICB Board to go to public consultation over the future locations of 35 community rehabilitation beds in South Warwickshire.

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WORKWELL PROGRAMME SUPPORTING PEOPLE TO SUCCEED AND STAY IN WORK

19 December 2024

WorkWell, a new initiative in Coventry and Warwickshire, is supporting people with mental health or health-related barriers to find or stay in employment.

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NHS LAUNCHES THE MIDLANDS PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCE NETWORK

18 December 2024

Healthcare science colleagues and system diagnostic leads along with other interested professionals from across the region came together for the launch of the Midlands Physiological Science Network.

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MIDLANDS ENDOSCOPY NETWORK HOSTS FIRST EVER ERCP CLINICAL SUMMIT

12 December 2024

In October, the Midlands Endoscopy Network successfully hosted the inaugural ERCP Clinical Summit in Leicester. 

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NHS LEADERS URGE THE PUBLIC TO 'THINK WHICH SERVICE' FOLLOWING INCREASING PRESSURE FROM WINTER BUGS

11 December 2024

The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is urging people to think which service is right for their health needs this winter so they can be treated quicker and to help reduce increasing pressures on local health services.

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TARGETED LUNG HEALTH CHECK PROGRAMME HITS 300TH CANCER DIAGNOSIS MILESTONE IN COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE

11 December 2024

The NHS Targeted Lung Health Check cancer screening programme has now diagnosed 300 patients with lung cancer across Coventry and Warwickshire.

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NEW INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE SCHOOL EXPERIENCES FOR NEURODIVERGENT CHILDREN IN WARWICKSHIRE

09 December 2024

Neurodivergent children and young people in Warwickshire are set to benefit from a new pilot which aims to better support them in the classroom.

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TURN TO YOUR PHARMACY THIS FESTIVE SEASON FOR COMMON HEALTH CONDITIONS

09 December 2024

As we head into the festive period, the NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is urging residents to make the most of their local pharmacy services.

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CANCER ORGANISATIONS IN COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE DELIVER CONFERENCE TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

05 December 2024

The Integrated Care Board’s (ICB) Cancer team brought together local charities and clinical experts from across the system on Wednesday 27th November to deliver a community conference to local people.

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ST NICOLAS CLINIC CHOSEN AS PERMANENT SITE FOR THE DELIVERY OF PRIMARY CARE SERVICES

02 December 2024

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB have announced that St Nicholas Clinic will be improved and expanded to meet the needs of the growing local population.

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BOOK NOW FOR LEAMINGTON'S FREE 'TOGETHER WITH AUTISM' CONFERENCE

28 November 2024

Residents across Coventry and Warwickshire with an interest in autism and support available for autistic people, their families and carers are invited to book their free place for the next ‘Together with Autism’ conference taking place in Leamington Spa.

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CLINIC CUTS WAITING TIMES FOR PATIENTS WITH ABNORMAL HEART RHYTHM

21 November 2024

Patients across Coventry and Warwickshire are being urged to make use of a new clinic which can help to detect heart problems sooner.

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A NEW MODERN COMMUNITY HEALTH HUB WELCOMES PATIENTS

14 November 2024

Healthcare staff have now moved into the new hub in Lillington; officially opening the doors to patients. The modern hub which was revealed earlier this year, is now ready to welcome patients.

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SKY BLUES IN THE COMMUNITY TEAM UP WITH NHS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF LUNG CANCER

06 November 2024

SBitC and Coventry City FC are playing their part in tackling lung cancer by teaming up with the NHS this Lung Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness of the disease and encourage people to take part in the local lung screening programme.

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HOW WE’RE CREATING THE FUTURE OF HEALTH AND CARE IN COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE

04 November 2024

The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is launching a new campaign that showcases how health and care organisations are joining forces to improve healthcare outcomes for local people.  

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CHIEF INTEGRATION OFFICER APPOINTED FOR COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH, LEARNING DISABILITIES AND AUTISM SERVICES

30 October 2024

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust and Coventry and Warwickshire ICB are pleased to welcome Viral Kantaria as the new Chief Integration Officer for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Autism Services across Coventry and Warwickshire.

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COMMUNITY DIAGNOSTICS CENTRES: RESEARCH INTO ACCESS BARRIERS

29 October 2024

Three Community Diagnostics Centres (CDCs) are being established across Coventry & Warwickshire to support the reduction of elective waiting times.

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SUPPORTING ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES

29 October 2024

A gap was identified in counselling support for asylum seekers and refugees; the services available for counselling were not suitable for asylum seekers due to the complex nature of the mental health issues. 

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GET INVOLVED IN HELPING SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE NHS: YOUR VOICE MATTERS

25 October 2024

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England are working together to develop a plan for a modern NHS that meets the evolving needs of the public due to be released in Spring 2025.

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NHS ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS IN COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE TO THINK 'IT COULD BE LONG COVID'

23 October 2024

The NHS is encouraging people that have been unwell with Covid-19 and who have lasting symptoms to think ‘it could be Long Covid’ and contact their GP.

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NHS OUTREACH TEAMS HELPING LOCAL PEOPLE STOP SMOKING THIS STOPTOBER

22 October 2024

Patients who visited University Hospital, Coventry on Friday 4th October were offered support from stop smoking services and given advice on whether they are eligible for a free lung health check as part of a Stoptober campaign.

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BOOK NOW FOR NUNEATON'S FREE 'TOGETHER WITH AUTISM' CONFERENCE

21 October 2024

Residents across Coventry and Warwickshire with an interest in autism and support available for autistic people, their families and carers are invited to book their free place for the next ‘Together with Autism’ conference.

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GREEN INITIATIVES LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES

15 October 2024

In an effort to address social inequalities and improve early intervention, Louise Smith and Sophie Jack, Health Professionals at South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust (SWFT), have launched two green initiatives aimed at supporting the wellbeing

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HOSPITAL TRUSTS LAUNCH ZERO TOLERANCE CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT STAFF SEXUAL SAFETY

14 October 2024

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS & FAMILIES AT WARWICK HOSPITAL

10 October 2024

The Volunteer Companions Project at Warwick Hospital, led by end of life charity Marie Curie and supported by WCC & SWFT, is marking nearly a year of delivering essential support to patients nearing the end of their lives.

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WARWICKSHIRE NORTH FRAILTY HUB CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY

03 October 2024

Rural Warwickshire North Primary Care Network (PCN) invited health and care professionals from across the system and patients of the Frailty Hub to celebrate its one-year anniversary on Friday 27th September to reflect on successes and discuss next steps.

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HEALTH AND CARE ORGANISATIONS ACROSS COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE JOIN TOGETHER TO TACKLE HEALTH INEQUALITIES FOR CANCER

23 September 2024

The Integrated Care Board’s (ICB) Cancer Health Inequalities team and Macmillan Cancer Support joined together on Wednesday 18th October to deliver a workshop to discuss ways to tackle cancer health inequalities across Coventry and Warwickshire.

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NHS URGES PARENTS TO HELP PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN AHEAD OF WINTER WITH FLU VACCINE ROLLOUT

16 September 2024

Over 1 million parents and carers of 2–3-year-olds will be urged to book their children in for a flu vaccine from next week, as the NHS ramps up its preparations for winter. 

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CARDIOLOGY TEAM PILOTING A UNIQUE COMMUNITY ATRIAL FIBRILLATION SERVICE

06 September 2024

We are excited to announce the upcoming pilot of a new Community Cardiology Atrial Fibrillation (AF) clinic, serving patients across Coventry and Warwickshire. The clinic at Hartshill Health Centre, Nuneaton will be opening in September 2024.

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LANDMARK MOMENT AS NHS KICKS OFF FIRST EVER RSV JAB ROLLOUT

03 September 2024

The NHS has started vaccinating people against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), for the first time in its history. 

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CHRONIC PAIN PATIENTS BENEFIT FROM REVOLUTIONARY USE OF AUGMENTED REALITY

02 September 2024

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SUPPORT FOR WARWICKSHIRE RESIDENTS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARERS

30 August 2024

Dementia Connect is available to those affected by dementia and offers practical and emotional support to help Warwickshire residents live well with dementia

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TAKE PART IN OUR SURVEY: THE WEST MIDLANDS SECURE DATA ENVIRONMENT (WEST MIDLANDS SDE)

30 August 2024

We’d like to know how you feel about your health data being used for research through the West Midlands Secure Data Environment. Please take a few minutes to tell us your views and help inform the future of the West Midlands SDE.

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CRISIS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME THROUGH 111

29 August 2024

Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis will find it easier to reach regional mental health support teams through the 111 system, the NHS has announced today.

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BETTER USE OF HEALTH INFORMATION WILL SAVE LIVES IN THE WEST MIDLANDS

27 August 2024

The West Midlands Secure Data Environment will bring together people’s health and care information from across the West Midlands region.

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NEW FIT TEST & REFERRAL SYSTEM REDUCES DELAYS FOR CANCER PATIENTS

27 August 2024

Development of a new patient pathway featuring the FIT test and an automated referral process has improved the timeliness and accuracies of referral for lower GI cancer patients.

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BOOK YOUR PLACE AT THE TOGETHER WITH AUTISM CONFERENCE

23 August 2024

Residents across Coventry and Warwickshire with an interest in autism and support available are invited to join one of three upcoming ‘Together with Autism’ conferences being held this year.

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THINK PHARMACY FIRST THIS AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY

20 August 2024

The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is reminding people of the health services available to them across the August Bank Holiday weekend should they need to access treatment.

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IMPROVING THE PHYSICAL HEALTH OF PEOPLE WITH A SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS IN COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE

13 August 2024

A concerted effort by a range of system partners to increase annual physical health checks amongst those with SMI has seen the uptake increase from 25.9% to 67.8% - an increase of over 450% in two years.

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COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE ICS CELEBRATES DOUBLE SHORTLISTING FOR PRESTIGIOUS HSJ AWARDS

12 August 2024

Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System (ICS) is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for two HSJ Awards, highlighting our commitment to transforming healthcare in our communities.

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COMPLEX NEEDS COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES SURVEY

08 August 2024

Warwickshire County Council (WCC) and the Integrated Care Board (ICB) want to hear from individuals who currently use, or may in the future, use Community Support Services for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism with high support needs.

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NEW BUS WHICH BRINGS LIFE CHANGING CARE TO THE HEART OF COMMUNITIES LAUNCHED TODAY

08 August 2024

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A MESSAGE FROM COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

05 August 2024

Over the weekend we have been appalled by the racist and Islamophobic violence which has happened across the country, and completely condemn it.

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GPS TO COMMENCE COLLECTIVE ACTION FROM 1ST AUGUST

01 August 2024

General Practitioners (GPs) have voted to commence collective action from 1st August.

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CARE COLLABORATIVES LAUNCHED IN COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE

31 July 2024

Two local Care Collaboratives were launched last week – one in Coventry and one in Warwickshire – with development events that brought key partners together to discuss how they will work together moving forwards.

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NHS TARGETED LUNG HEALTH CHECK SERVICE CARRIES OUT FIRST CT SCANS IN NORTH WARWICKSHIRE ROLLOUT

31 July 2024

The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire has begun the rollout of the Targeted Lung Health Check service to North Warwickshire with the first patients receiving a low dose CT scan on Monday 22nd July.

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COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE LEARNING DISABILITY FRIENDLY BADGE RECOGNISED WITH TWO RCGP AWARDS

30 July 2024

Two local GPs have won two Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) awards for their work on the Coventry and Warwickshire Learning Disability Friendly Badge.

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CORE20PLUS AMBASSADOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

25 July 2024

Do you want to become one of our new Core20PLUS ambassadors enabling you to further understand the healthcare inequalities agenda and the actions being taken across the country to reduce them?

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COVENTRY RESIDENTS RECEIVE FREE HEALTH CHECKS FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES

25 July 2024

A Coventry health van has tested around 90 people to check their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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GLOBAL IT OUTAGE IMPACTING NHS SERVICES

19 July 2024

We are aware of a global IT outage which is impacting GP appointment and patient record systems, causing disruptions to our local healthcare partner organisations.

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COMMUNITY RECOVERY SERVICE - ENHANCING POST-HOSPITAL CARE

12 July 2024

Helping patients to return home confidently post-hospital stay by by better supporting their recovery journey.

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ENHANCING DIVERSITY AND ACCESSIBILITY IN UHCW MATERNITY SERVICES

11 July 2024

Working to improve the diversity of staff within Trust maternity services to develop our workforce and enhance patient care.

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ESTABLISHING THE UROLOGY AREA NETWORK FOR PROSTATE CANCER CARE

10 July 2024

Developing a cohesive network approach to enhance prostate cancer care in Coventry and Warwickshire.

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NHS COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD APPOINT CHRIS HURST AS NON-EXECUTIVE MEMBER AND AUDIT CHAIR

10 July 2024

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire have announced the appointment of Chris Hurst as a Non-Executive Member and Audit Chair following the departure of Bill Butler.

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NHS TARGETED LUNG HEALTH CHECKS - COVENTRY AND RUGBY ROLLOUT

10 July 2024

Performing targeted lung health checks within the community to improve the early detection of lung cancer.

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PHARMACY FIRST SERVICE PROVIDING VITAL SUPPORT TO COVENTRY URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE

09 July 2024

The service enables community pharmacists to supply prescription-only medicines to treat 7 common health conditions.

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WORKING TO REDUCE CARDIOLOGY WAITING LISTS

09 July 2024

Collaborating to reduce delays in cardiology patient pathways, by auditing and streamlining the process.

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NHS TARGETED LUNG HEALTH CHECK SERVICE LAUNCHES IN NORTH WARWICKSHIRE

08 July 2024

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DIABETES TESTING VAN COMING TO COVENTRY

05 July 2024

Local people are being invited to come forward for a free health check to assess their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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NHS TARGETED LUNG HEALTH CHECK SERVICE LAUNCHES IN NORTH WARWICKSHIRE

03 July 2024

The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is rolling out the Targeted Lung Health Check service to North Warwickshire, following the successful launch in Coventry and Rugby in 2021.

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WEBINAR: HOW AN NHS TRUST IMPROVED PATIENT EXPERIENCE BY EXTENDING VOLUNTEERING INTO THE COMMUNITY

20 June 2024

Colleagues across the Coventry and Warwickshire System are invited to a webinar that George Eliot Hospital is hosting with Helpforce in June about effective integration across place.  

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CONTRACT AWARDED TO MEDEQUIP TO SUPPORT RESIDENTS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR HOMES FOR LONGER

20 June 2024

Medequip has been awarded the Warwickshire Community Equipment Loan Service contract.

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NEW ELECTRONIC REFERRAL SERVICE FOR COMMUNITY OPTICIANS LAUNCHED

14 June 2024

At the beginning of May, a new system-wide electronic process supporting referrals to local eye care services in Coventry and Warwickshire launched with a phased roll out to community optician practices.

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DIABETES AWARENESS WEEK LAUNCHES IN COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE

10 June 2024

Diabetes Awareness Week begins 10 June and NHS Coventry & Warwickshire are encouraging everyone to learn more about the symptoms, prevention, and treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

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POSITIVE DIRECTIONS - WEST MIDLANDS TRAUMA INFORMED VANGUARD FOR COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE

06 June 2024

Providing tailored support for the complex needs of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced trauma.

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FIRST GP PRACTICES IN COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE AWARDED LEARNING DISABILITY FRIENDLY BADGE

05 June 2024

The first 7 GP practices in Coventry and Warwickshire have been awarded the new Learning Disability Friendly Badge, which recognises practices that are welcoming places for people with a learning disability.

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NEW SELF-REFERRAL SERVICE TO GIVE HIGH RISK COVID PATIENTS FASTER ACCESS TO VITAL TREATMENT

03 June 2024

People who test positive for COVID-19 in Coventry and Warwickshire and who are at the highest risk of becoming seriously unwell are now able to refer themselves for potentially lifesaving treatment.

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COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF NURSING OFFICER

24 May 2024

Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board are pleased to announce the appointment of Ellie Monkhouse as our new Chief Nursing Officer.

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NHS COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE ICB JOINS SOCIAL VALUE NETWORK AS PART OF COMMITMENT TO ADDRESSING HEALTH INEQUALITIES

20 May 2024

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has joined the national Social Value Network, hosted by NHS Arden & GEM, as part of its ongoing commitment to deliver social value in the services it commissions.

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ST WULFSTAN SURGERY AWARDED CONTRACT TO DELIVER GP SERVICES IN UPPER LIGHTHORNE

13 May 2024

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has awarded St Wulfstan Surgery the contract to deliver GP services to Upper Lighthorne following a successful tender process.

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COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CHOSEN AS WORKWELL VANGUARD

10 May 2024

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB has been selected as one of the Vanguard areas that will deliver the ‘WorkWell’ pilot - a new work and health support service designed to help people with health conditions remain in or return to work.

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LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUP KNIT 2 METRE SCARF TO SUPPORT THINK WHICH SERVICE CAMPAIGN

09 May 2024

A local community group in Coventry have knitted a 2-metre-long scarf to support the ‘Think Which Service’ campaign, which aims to raise awareness of when to use the various NHS services that are offered across Coventry and Warwickshire.

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NHS COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD APPOINT STEVE RIMELL AS NON-EXECUTIVE MEMBER

09 May 2024

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB have announced the appointment of Steve Rimell as a Non-Executive Member following the departure of Sue Noyes.

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COMMUNITY HEART FAILURE SERVICE LAUNCHES IN HARTSHILL HEALTH CENTRE

07 May 2024

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MIDLANDS NHS 111 CONTRACT AWARDED TO DHU HEALTHCARE

07 May 2024

Community Interest Company (CIC) DHU Healthcare is now responsible for delivering NHS 111 services for people across the Midlands.

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LET'S TALK ABOUT DEATH, DYING AND GRIEF - DYING MATTERS WEEK 2024

29 April 2024

People across Coventry and Warwickshire are being encouraged to think about the way we talk about death, dying and grief this Dying Matters Awareness Week (6th-12th May).

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NHS ENCOURAGES HIGH-RISK PATIENTS IN COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE TO COME FORWARD FOR SPRING COVID-19 VACCINATION

25 April 2024

The NHS is encouraging eligible people in Coventry and Warwickshire to come forward for their spring Covid-19 vaccination.

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SUCCESS AS FIRST COMMUNITY SESSIONS HELD FOR HEART FAILURE CARDIAC REHABILITATION GROUP

23 April 2024

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NHS BOOKING SYSTEM TO OPEN FOR SPRING COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

12 April 2024

The NHS National Booking System will open for spring Covid-19 vaccination bookings on Monday (15 April), with those eligible able to book appointments from the following week.

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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE EMPLOYABILITY ACADEMY HELPING TO REDUCE BARRIERS INTO EMPLOYMENT

07 April 2024

Broadening employability opportunities for underrepresented groups by helping them to gain skills, knowledge and experience.

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PRESCRIPTION ORDERING DIRECT CLOSES

02 April 2024

The Prescription Ordering Direct service for Coventry and Warwickshire has now closed. As of now, responsibility for prescription ordering has transitioned back to GP practices. 

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FREE ONLINE EVENTS FOR FAMILIES TO MARK NEURODIVERSITY CELEBRATION WEEK 2024

18 March 2024

Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System in collaboration with partners across Coventry and Warwickshire is supporting this year’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week which runs from 18 - 24 March 2024.

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‘THINK PHARMACY’ THIS EASTER BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND URGES NHS IN COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE

12 March 2024

As we approach the Easter bank Holiday weekend, the NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire are asking people to ‘Think Pharmacy’ if they become unwell and need treatment for minor illnesses.

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LAUNCH OF POSITIVE PATHWAYS PLATFORM TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO CONNECT TO COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES

28 February 2024

A new platform has been launched to assist children and young people in Coventry and Warwickshire to navigate and access a range of activities and opportunities in their local community.

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NHS FACING FURTHER STRIKE DISRUPTION AMID ONGOING WINTER DEMAND

23 February 2024

The NHS is facing further strike disruption this week amid continued high demand for services, as its top doctor warns more than one in 10 days have been impacted by strike action in the past year.

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REMEMBER WINTER WELLNESS TIPS AS COLD WEATHER ALERT ISSUED

08 February 2024

The Met Office has issued a yellow cold weather health alert for snowfall for large parts of the UK, including the Midlands, into Friday 9th February. 

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£200M FUNDING BOOST FOR NHS DENTISTS TO IMPROVE ACCESS

07 February 2024

Patients will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year, thanks to a major new plan to ensure easier and faster access to NHS dental care across England.

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OVER 10,000 NHS PHARMACIES BEGIN TREATING PEOPLE FOR COMMON CONDITIONS

31 January 2024

Patients in England will be able to get treatment for seven common conditions at their high street pharmacy from today without needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.

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HOSPITAL OF ST CROSS ACCREDITED AS AN ELECTIVE SURGICAL HUB IN RECOGNITION OF HIGH CLINICAL STANDARDS

30 January 2024

The Hospital of St Cross, Rugby, has been successfully accredited as an elective surgical hub delivering high standards in clinical and operational practice.

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OP COURAGE: THE VETERANS' MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICE

26 January 2024

If you’re an Armed Forces veteran and you are struggling with your mental health and wellbeing, Op COURAGE: The Veterans’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is here to help.

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COVENTRY MUSLIM FORUM TO HOST HEALTH AND WELLBEING EVENT ON 18th FEB

26 January 2024

The Coventry Muslim Forum, in partnership with the NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire, are hosting a health and wellbeing event in Coventry on Sunday 18th February

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GP SERVICES CONTINUE AT WHITESTONE SURGERY

25 January 2024

There have been changes to how GP services are delivered at Whitestone Surgery.

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‘CHOOSE THE RIGHT SERVICE TO BE TREATED QUICKER AND REDUCE THE PRESSURE ON LOCAL HEALTH SYSTEM' URGES NHS IN COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE

19 January 2024

The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is urging people to think about which service is right for their health need this winter so they can be treated quicker and help reduce the pressure on local health services.

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DFE OFFICIALS PRAISE PROGRESS TO IMPROVE SEND SERVICES IN WARWICKSHIRE

15 January 2024

Improvements to support for children and young people with SEND in Warwickshire have been highlighted in the latest review from the Department for Education.

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AMBER COLD WEATHER ALERT ISSUED FOR MUCH OF UK - HOW TO STAY SAFE AS THE TEMPERATURE DROPS

08 January 2024

The Met Office has issued an amber cold weather health alert for large parts of the UK, including the Midlands, between 12pm on Monday 8th January and 12pm on Friday 12th January with a prolonged spell of low temperatures expected throughout this week.

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INDUSTRIAL ACTION TO CAUSE DISRUPTION IN JANUARY

02 January 2024

Junior Doctors will start their latest period of industrial action from Wednesday 3rd January, beginning at 7am and continuing until 7am on Tuesday 9th January.

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