News from 2025

This Mental Health Awareness Week (12th to 18th May), people in Coventry and Warwickshire are being encouraged to think about how they can look after their mental health and wellbeing and how they can access support if they need it.

Coventry University, The University of Warwick and five regional NHS organisations are joining forces to tackle health inequalities in the region in a bid to improve life expectancy rates in Coventry.

Midwives, maternity staff and health professionals are working alongside national baby charity Tommy’s to educate and inform women and birthing people across Coventry and Warwickshire.

On Wednesday 7th May, Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board hosted the Learning Disability Friendly Badge Anniversary event to reflect on the achievements of the past year.

In support of Maternal Mental Health Week, NHS Coventry and Warwickshire is encouraging mothers to practise self care to look after their mental health and to reach out to support that’s locally available if they need it.

Organisations across Coventry and Warwickshire are inviting people to join the conversation about death, dying and grief in ways that resonate with them during this year’s Dying Matters Awareness Week (5th-11th May).

To mark Bowel Cancer Awareness Month this April, the NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is displaying some common myths about bowel cancer screening.

The NHS Cancer Bus Tour is coming to Coventry and Warwickshire to make it easier for residents to access life-saving screening information on their doorstep. 

Social Prescribing connects people to activities, groups, and services in their community to meet the practical, social and emotional needs that affect their overall health outcomes.

April marks Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and the NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is encouraging over 50s to take part in the bowel cancer screening programme when they are invited.

The Frailty Hub is designed to streamline healthcare for these individuals by offering a 'one-stop shop' approach, allowing patients to see multiple specialists during a single visit.

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.

Leamington's diverse socio-economic landscape, marked by deprivation in both the North and South, has led to significant health inequalities, particularly in terms of mental and physical health.

In response to the growing burden of non-communicable diseases and lifestyle-related health issues, Leamington North and South Primary Care Networks (PCNs) implemented a series of lifestyle clinics designed to support behaviour change in patients.

To address significant barriers to healthcare access, GP outreach clinics were established in Leamington Spa. These clinics aimed to support individuals experiencing homelessness and those struggling with complex social and health challenges.

Organised by UK charity The National Autistic Society, World Autism Acceptance Month is an opportunity to highlight the importance of understanding more about autism and to inspire others to take steps to build kinder, more inclusive communities.

On Thursday 13th March, healthcare professionals from across Coventry and Warwickshire gathered at the historic Old Shire Room in Warwick for the inaugural Green Team Competition and Sustainability Showcase, hosted by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare

In March 2025, over 200 students from Coventry College participated in engagement sessions focused on the HPV vaccine and cancer screening awareness.

Residents with experience of adult social care in Warwickshire are invited to get together with a cuppa at the next online ‘Over a Brew’ event taking place on 3 April 2025.

The System wide Learning Showcase Event has been organised by the Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (CWICB) Patient Safety Team to share the experience of the implementation and ongoing embedment of the Patient Safety Incident Response Frame

Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System (ICS) partners are supporting this year’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week which runs from 17 - 23 March 2025.

Take a look at this one page overview of where you can find support for neurodivergent people in Coventry and Warwickshire.

The language we use is important. Read on to see how it can improve communication around neurodivergence.

A community-led project to set up a sensory library at Coventry Central Library has now launched.

The NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) have announced that community rehabilitation beds in South Warwickshire will be permanently located at two sites, Leamington Spa Hospital and Stratford Hospital, following a decision made at an

Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen.

The project aimed to increase vaccination uptake during pregnancy at George Elliot Hospital (GEH) by providing dedicated midwife-led vaccination clinics for whooping cough, flu, and Covid-19.

Hello and welcome to Warwickshire County Council's SEND newsletter. This newsletter brings you news and information on special educational needs and disability (SEND) in Warwickshire.

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) are pleased to announce that Dr Imogen Staveley has today started in her new role as Chief Medical Officer.

As part of our focus this month on raising awareness about Prostate Cancer, Louis, a pastor from a church in Coventry has stepped forward to share his story about receiving a Prostate Cancer diagnosis.

Previously, ophthalmology referral pathways varied across the region, but when the NHS England Midlands regional team commissioned a new electronic eye care referral system, it provided the ICB with an opportunity to streamline the referral process.

This month is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and the NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is encouraging men to be aware of the risk factors of Prostate Cancer and the symptoms to look out for.

On 31st January 2025, the Midlands Endoscopy Network hosted a launch event at the Village Hotel in Walsall.

A personalised care planning approach was introduced within the Sowe Valley Primary Care Network (PCN) to empower patients aged 20-39 with type 2 diabetes and a BMI over 30 to better manage their condition.

The Coventry and Warwickshire Community Autism Support Service (CASS) offers a choice of workshops and sessions for families/ carers, autistic people and professionals to join.

The Health Justice Partnership (HJP) is part of one of Coventry & Warwickshire’s Healthcare Inequalities Innovation Projects, to demonstrate proof of concept in working differently to tackle inequalities.

Multi-million pound plans to increase the number of operations and reduce waiting times at the Hospital of St Cross, Rugby, have been given the go-ahead.

South Warwickshire residents have just a few more days to have their say on the future locations of 35 community rehabilitation beds in South Warwickshire.

Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) is a project that brings schools and parent carers together to create welcoming and supportive environments for neurodivergent children.

Applications are now open for a second year for GP practices in Coventry and Warwickshire to apply for a Learning Disability Friendly Badge.

The Coventry and Warwickshire Research Engagement Network (REN) will be hosting a training event focusing on the ‘Principles and Ethics of Community Research’ on 11th February 2025 in Coventry.

Language can feel important to many neurodivergent people and it forms part of how we can work together to create more neuro-inclusive and welcoming communities.

Healthwatch Warwickshire, in partnership with the Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board, is inviting Coventry and Warwickshire residents to help shape the future of the NHS and share their thoughts for the 10-year plan.

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, yet it continues to affect over 3,000 women and people with a cervix across the UK every year.

In 2024, Coventry and Warwickshire partners delivered three public conferences to support the autistic community.

Almost all GP practices in the West Midlands are now offering online registration, making it easier than ever for people to sign up or make the switch. 

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) have today launched a public consultation into the future locations of 35 community rehabilitation beds in South Warwickshire following approval from the ICB Board.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an Amber Cold Health Alert for the West Midlands, in effect from 12:00 PM on 2 January 2025 to 12:00 PM on 8 January 2025.