ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO HELP YOU LOOK AFTER YOUR MENTAL WELLBEING THIS CHRISTMAS
23 December 2025
Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System are encouraging people to take meaningful steps if they’re struggling and seek support if they need it.
News from 2025
IMPROVED ACCESS TO CARE FOR RESIDENTS THIS WINTER AT RUGBY URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE
22 December 2025
This winter, Rugby residents are encouraged to visit their local Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) first if they need doctor-level care when GP surgeries are closed.
PUBLIC URGED TO USE NHS AS NORMAL OVER WEEKEND OF STRIKE ACTION
19 December 2025
The NHS is reminding the public to continue coming forward for care as normal over the last two days of strike action this weekend.
EXTRA URGENT DENTAL APPOINTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE
19 December 2025
Extra appointments are now available for people in Coventry and Warwickshire who need urgent or unscheduled dental care.
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE ICB URGES RESIDENTS TO USE THEIR LOCAL PHARMACY FIRST OVER THE CHRISTMAS BANK HOLIDAY
15 December 2025
As the Christmas bank holiday approaches, NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is encouraging local people to make full use of their community pharmacies for quick, expert health advice.
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE ICB ANNOUNCES DECISION TO END GLUTEN-FREE FOOD PRESCRIPTIONS
12 December 2025
Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has made the decision to end the routine prescription of gluten-free (GF) foods for adults and children with coeliac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis.
HEALTH AND CARE SERVICES IN COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE ARE HERE FOR YOU THIS WINTER
03 December 2025
Health and care organisations across Coventry and Warwickshire have joined forces to launch a new winter wellbeing campaign, “We’re Here for You This Winter.”
COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM – NURSING PATIENT SAFETY LEARNING EVENT
24 November 2025
Thank you to all NHS colleagues, healthcare professionals, community providers, primary care teams, charities, and trainers who participated in our recent patient safety event in Coventry.
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE ICS ENCOURAGE MEN TO PRIORITISE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
19 November 2025
To mark International Men’s Day and Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System (ICS) is encouraging men to reflect on their mental health and wellbeing and seek support if they need it.
HELPING MEN TO IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH - MEN'S SPACE AT ST OSWALD'S CHURCH
19 November 2025
Many men faced barriers in engaging with community activities or seeking help from services in Tile Hill, Coventry and the Men’s Space project at St Oswald’s Church was developed in response to these challenges.
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC DURING THE RESIDENTS DOCTORS STRIKE DUE TO TAKE PLACE FROM FRIDAY 14TH UNTIL WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER
14 November 2025
The British Medical Association (BMA) resident doctors will be taking strike action from 7am on Friday 19th November until 7am on Wednesday 19th November 2025.
SPOTTING CANCER SOONER: HOW GPS ACROSS KENILWORTH AND WARWICK ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
12 November 2025
Early cancer diagnosis saves lives and a group of dedicated GPs in Warwickshire are proving just how powerful teamwork can be.
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE ICB AWARDED RACE EQUALITY CODE QUALITY MARK
29 October 2025
Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the RACE Equality Code Quality Mark, following the successful completion of the RACE Equality Code 2020 Assessment.
HOME OF THE UK'S GREENEST GP PRACTICE: COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS LAUNCHES NEW GREEN PLAN
27 October 2025
Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System (ICS) - already home to the UK’s greenest GP practice - has today unveiled its refreshed Green Plan.
£100,000 DONATION WILL HELP DELIVER 'HEALTH ON THE HIGH STREET' IN THE HEART OF RUGBY
21 October 2025
A £100,000 donation made to The Friends of St Cross in response to their Platinum Anniversary Appeal will help University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust to deliver some Outpatient services in the heart of Rugby.
NEW FIGURES SHOW RECOVERY TIMES BEING CUT FOR KNEE AND HIP REPLACEMENT PATIENTS AT HOSPITAL OF ST CROSS
17 October 2025
A pioneering new approach is helping knee and hip replacement patients at the Hospital of St Cross, Rugby, return home quicker than ever.
RUGBY PATIENTS TO BENEFIT FROM QUICKER RECOVERY TIMES AS RANGE OF LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURES IS EXTENDED
14 October 2025
More minimally invasive or keyhole surgeries known as laparoscopic procedures that result in quicker recovery times are being carried out at the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby.
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2025: IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING WITH THE 5 WAYS TO WELLBEING
09 October 2025
Friday 10th October marks World Mental Health Day, and residents across Coventry and Warwickshire are being encouraged to take simple steps to look after their mental health.
IMPROVING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT - WELLBEING FOR WARWICKSHIRE AND WELLBEING FOR COVENTRY
09 October 2025
To ensure that people were able to access timely support with their mental health and wellbeing, Warwickshire County Council and Coventry City Council created two dedicated support services –Wellbeing for Warwickshire and Wellbeing for Coventry.
COVENTRY SELECTED TO DELIVER NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE IN FIRST WAVE OF GOVERNMENT PROGRAMME
08 October 2025
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is to help deliver care closer to home after Coventry was selected to join the first wave of the Government’s National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP).
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NEWLY QUALIFIED RECRUITMENT COLLABORATION SHORTLISTED FOR RLDATIX AWARDS EUROPE 2025
08 October 2025
The Coventry and Warwickshire Newly Qualified Recruitment Collaboration has been shortlisted for Collaborative Excellence in Integrated and System-Wide Care at the RLDatix Awards Europe 2025.
HOW WE'RE HELPING MORE PEOPLE TO BE TREATED AT HOME
06 October 2025
Getting the right care at the right time can make all the difference in an emergency. NHS teams in Coventry and Warwickshire have joined forces to make urgent care more responsive, give patients faster help closer to home, and reduce pressure on A&E.
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE ICB TRAUMA VANGUARD ‘HIGHLY COMMENDED’ IN TWO CATEGORIES AT HSJ PATIENT SAFETY AWARDS
01 October 2025
Coventry and Warwickshire ICB is proud to announce that our Trauma Vanguard team have been highly commended in two categories at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards for their Positive Directions project.
NEW JOINT CHIEF EXECUTIVE APPOINTED TO LEAD ICB CLUSTER IN THE WEST MIDLANDS
25 September 2025
Following on from the announcement earlier this month of their new Chair, two Integrated Care Boards in the West Midlands have today announced the appointment of a joint Chief Executive.
REDESIGNING CARE: HOW A GP-BASED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICE IS REDUCING HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS AND IMPROVING LIVES
23 September 2025
Rugby Health Primary Care Network (PCN) sought to move from a reactive Occupational Therapy approach to proactively caring for its local communities.
SHARE YOUR VIEWS: PROPOSED CHANGES TO GLUTEN-FREE PRESCRIPTIONS IN COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE
16 September 2025
Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is reviewing how gluten-free (GF) foods are prescribed for adults and children who have been diagnosed with coeliac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE DEAR LIFE WEBSITE
10 September 2025
Dear Life is a suicide prevention website for people in Coventry and Warwickshire who are seeking support, or anyone who is worried about a loved one or someone they know.
STARTING A CONVERSATION ABOUT SUICIDE AND SUICIDAL THOUGHTS – WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY 2025
09 September 2025
Wednesday 10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day and Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System (ICS) is encouraging people to open up conversations about mental health and suicidal thoughts if they suspect someone is struggling.
CULTURAL INCLUSION NETWORK SHORTLISTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARD
02 September 2025
Coventry and Warwickshire’s Cultural Inclusion Network (CIN) is proud to be shortlisted for the Excellence in Community Partnership Award at the upcoming B.A.M.E. Health and Care Awards.
CHAIR APPOINTED FOR ICB CLUSTER IN THE WEST MIDLANDS
01 September 2025
Two Integrated Care Boards in the West Midlands have today announced the appointment of a Chair for both Boards.
MEDICAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IMPROVES PATIENT ACCESS AND BOOSTS PRODUCTIVITY
01 September 2025
A Coventry GP practice developed an online triage and consultation tool to help patients access the most appropriate care.
ONE YEAR REVIEW OF THE COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH, LEARNING DISABILITY AND AUTISM (MHLDA) INPATIENT QUALITY AND TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY
27 August 2025
Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System has completed the Year One Review of the Coventry and Warwickshire Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism (MHLDA) Inpatient Quality and Transformation Strategy.
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE ICS PUBLISH PREVENTION CONCORDAT FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT
06 August 2025
Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System (ICS) has published its annual report on the Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health.
THINK PHARMACY FIRST THIS AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY & ORDER YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS
01 August 2025
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.
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE EMPLOYABILITY ACADEMY SHORTLISTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARD
30 July 2025
A pioneering programme helping people from underrepresented backgrounds into NHS and social care careers has been shortlisted for a national award celebrating excellence in people development.
A COMMUNITY-LED APPROACH TO REDUCING HEALTH INEQUALITIES
24 July 2025
Across the country, neighbourhoods are being recognised as vital building blocks of a healthier, fairer society.
RESIDENT DOCTORS TO TAKE INDUSTRIAL ACTION FROM FRIDAY 25th UNTIL WEDNESDAY 30th JULY – ADVICE FOR PATIENTS
24 July 2025
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced strike action will be taking place by resident doctors from 7am on Friday 25th July until 7am on Wednesday 30th July 2025.
CANCER SURVIVOR ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT CANCER BUS TOUR
24 July 2025
After successful tours in Coventry and Warwickshire earlier this year, the NHS Cancer Bus Tour will be embarking on the final part of its journey delivering life-saving information this September.
THOUSANDS OF MIDLANDS PEOPLE URGED TO GET LIFESAVING CANCER VACCINE
23 July 2025
The NHS is urging thousands of people yet to have the lifesaving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to get protected against cervical and other cancers.
VCFSE COLLABORATIVE REFERENCE GROUP PROMOTES THREE VACANCIES
20 July 2025
The VCFSE Collaborative Reference Group is looking to hear from VCFSE Sector Leaders across Coventry and Warwickshire, interested in providing representation and voice on behalf on key communities.
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE SERVICE TACKLING MENTAL HEALTH INEQUALITIES AMONG YOUNG BLACK MEN
18 July 2025
A service in Coventry and Warwickshire that aims to increase young black men’s engagement with preventative mental health support is showing excellent results.
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE PATIENTS SCORE THEIR PRIMARY CARE SERVICES HIGHLY IN GP PATIENT SURVEY
17 July 2025
The 2025 GP Patient Survey results, which includes information on patient experience of general practice, NHS dentistry and community pharmacy, have now been published.
STEP INTO RUGBY WONDERLAND – A CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY, CREATIVITY & WELLBEING
16 July 2025
Something magical is happening in the heart of Rugby and it’s bringing joy, colour, and connection to our community.
HELPING PEOPLE IN COVENTRY STAY INDEPENDENT AND AVOID HOSPITAL: ONE YEAR OF LOCAL INTEGRATED TEAMS
09 July 2025
The Improving Lives programme brings together community, acute hospital and social care services with local providers to develop the One Coventry Integrated Team (OCIT).
ALCOHOL AWARENESS WEEK: KNOW YOUR UNITS
08 July 2025
During Alcohol Awareness Week (7–13 July) Warwickshire County Council and health partners are reminding people to think about their drinking habits and the effects of alcohol on their health.
WARWICKSHIRE SCHOOLS ENTER SECOND YEAR OF NEURODIVERSITY INCLUSION PROJECT
07 July 2025
This week marks the exciting launch of the second year of the Partnership for the Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) project.
NHS URGES PEOPLE TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SERVICE AS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE PREPARES FOR A BUSY WEEKEND
04 July 2025
The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is encouraging people to use the right health and care services for their needs this weekend, with large-scale events expected to draw thousands of people to the area.
IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG BLACK MEN IN COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE
02 July 2025
The Young Black Men’s Service is run by Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind and aims to increase young black men’s engagement with preventative mental health support.
CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING AWARENESS WEEK: ANSWERING KEY QUESTIONS
19 June 2025
This Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness Week, we want to shine a light on the most common questions people have about cervical cancer, screening, and how to protect your health.
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE ICS SHORTLISTED FOR TWO PRESTIGIOUS HSJ AWARDS
19 June 2025
Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System (ICS) is delighted to announce that the West Midlands Trauma Vanguard Project has been shortlisted for two prestigious HSJ Awards.
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF AUTISM SUPPORT IN COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE!
18 June 2025
People with experience of autism services in Coventry and Warwickshire are being asked to share their views by taking part in an important survey to help shape the future of autism support in the region.
AI VIRTUAL ASSISTANT CUTS WHEELCHAIR PROVISION WAITS
18 June 2025
Warwickshire Wheelchair Service (WWS) sought assistance to develop a chatbot-type solution that would help meet targets for shorter wheelchair provision waiting times.
121 AUTISM PEER EDUCATOR CALLS AND EMAIL RESPONSE SERVICE
17 June 2025
Autism Hub Midlands which facilities the Autism Central co-produced programme supports parents, carers and family members of autistic people through a 30-minute 121-telephone call service or email response service.
NEURODIVERGENT PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN SUPPORTED BY INNOVATIVE NEW PROJECT IN COVENTRY
17 June 2025
Families and neurodivergent children at 15 primary schools in Coventry have benefitted from specialised support through an innovative project.
LEARNING DISABILITY WEEK: "WE'RE BEING HEARD, AND IT MAKES ME FEEL SAFER"
16 June 2025
NHS Coventry and Warwickshire is marking Learning Disability Week (16th to 22nd June) by recognising the importance of listening to people with a learning disability and making services easier to use.
PAEDIATRIC AUTISM COMMUNICATION THERAPY (PACT) PILOT RECEIVES POSITIVE RESPONSE IN WARWICKSHIRE
11 June 2025
PACT is a therapy that celebrates diversity, strengthens the connection between children and their parents/carers, and supports communication. Find out more.
SECOND PART OF NHS CANCER BUS TOUR ENCOURAGES WARWICKSHIRE COMMUNITIES TO ‘CHECK IT, DON'T CHANCE IT’ BRINGING VITAL SCREENING INFORMATION TO LOCALS
06 June 2025
After a successful launch in Coventry last month, the NHS Cancer Bus Tour will be kicking off the next leg of its journey delivering life-saving information this June.
VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY SUPPORTED VOLUNTEERING COURSE
03 June 2025
Voluntary Action Coventry (VAC) is committed to helping create an equal, diverse, and inclusive society. Take a look at their 'Improving Lives' Supported Volunteering Course.
VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY 'CHAT CENTRAL'
03 June 2025
VAC’s ‘Chat Central’ project works with adults, living in Coventry who are feeling lonely or isolated. It aims to help them make friendships and connections, build confidence in their own ability and to engage in new opportunities.
LAUNCH OF THE ICS VCFSE COLLABORATIVE
29 May 2025
The inaugural Annual Assembly for the ICS VCFSE Collaborative for Coventry and Warwickshire took place last week.
STATEMENT ON ADHD ASSESSMENT POLICY IN COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE
22 May 2025
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects people's behaviour, causing restlessness, trouble concentrating, and impulsive actions.
EXPERIENCES OF NEURODIVERGENT PARENT CARERS WITH CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
22 May 2025
To gather insights from neurodivergent parent carers about their experience of services when supporting their children, a survey was co-created with local parent carers.
LOOKING AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING – MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2025
16 May 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 JOINS FORCES WITH UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK AND NHS ORGANISATIONS TO TACKLE HEALTH INEQUALITIES IN COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE
15 May 2025
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.
FREE PLANNING FOR PREGNANCY TOOL AIMS TO IMPROVE PREGNANCY HEALTH AND BABY’S FUTURE HEALTH
13 May 2025
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.
CELEBRATING ONE YEAR OF THE LEARNING DISABILITY FRIENDLY BADGE
08 May 2025
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.
EMPOWERING COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE FAMILIES WITH SUPPORT THIS MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
01 May 2025
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.
ENCOURAGING CONVERSATIONS ABOUT DEATH, DYING AND GRIEF – DYING MATTERS WEEK 2025
30 April 2025
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).
BOWEL CANCER SCREENING: MYTH VS REALITY
23 April 2025
To mark Bowel Cancer Awareness Month this April, the NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is displaying some common myths about bowel cancer screening.
NHS CANCER BUS TOUR TO BRING LIFE-SAVING SCREENING INFORMATION TO COMMUNITIES ACROSS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE
22 April 2025
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 IMPROVES MENTAL HEALTH AND OVERALL WELLBEING FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS
16 April 2025
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.
OVER 50S ENCOURAGED TO TAKE PART IN SCREENING TO MARK BOWEL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
15 April 2025
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.
FRAILTY HUB OFFERS PATIENTS ONE-STOP SHOP APPROACH TO THEIR HEALTHCARE
10 April 2025
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.
‘THINK PHARMACY’ THIS EASTER BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
09 April 2025
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.
TACKLING HEALTH INEQUALITIES THROUGH ACTIVE COMMUNITIES IN LEAMINGTON
09 April 2025
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.
TRANSFORMING PRIMARY CARE: ADDRESSING LIFESTYLE-RELATED HEALTH ISSUES THROUGH LIFESTYLE CLINICS
09 April 2025
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.
IMPROVING PRIMARY CARE ACCESS FOR VULNERABLE PATIENTS: THE IMPACT OF GP OUTREACH CLINICS IN LEAMINGTON SPA
09 April 2025
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.
IT'S AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH!
07 April 2025
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.
CELEBRATING SUSTAINABILITY: COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE GREEN TEAM COMPETITION 2025
03 April 2025
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
HPV VACCINE AND CANCER SCREENING AWARENESS SESSIONS AT COVENTRY COLLEGE
02 April 2025
In March 2025, over 200 students from Coventry College participated in engagement sessions focused on the HPV vaccine and cancer screening awareness.
PEOPLE WITH EXPERIENCE OF ADULT SOCIAL CARE SERVICES ARE INVITED TO SHARE VIEWS AT ONLINE EVENT
24 March 2025
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.
SYSTEM-WIDE LEARNING SHOWCASE
24 March 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
NEURODIVERSITY CELEBRATION WEEK 2025
21 March 2025
Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System (ICS) partners are supporting this year’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week which runs from 17 - 23 March 2025.
FIND SUPPORT FOR NEURODIVERGENT PEOPLE IN COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE
21 March 2025
Take a look at this one page overview of where you can find support for neurodivergent people in Coventry and Warwickshire.
IMPROVING COMMUNICATION AROUND NEURODIVERGENCE USING LANGUAGE
21 March 2025
The language we use is important. Read on to see how it can improve communication around neurodivergence.
INNOVATIVE SENSORY LIBRARY PROJECT LAUNCHES IN COVENTRY
21 March 2025
A community-led project to set up a sensory library at Coventry Central Library has now launched.
NHS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE ICB BOARD DECIDE ON TWO SITE MODEL FOR COMMUNITY REHABILITATION BEDS IN SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE
19 March 2025
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 – LISTEN TO SHARON’S STORY
19 March 2025
Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen.
FRIENDS APPEAL WILL SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF SECOND ULTRASOUND MACHINE FOR MATERNITY SERVICES IN RUGBY
16 March 2025
The Friends of the Hospital of St Cross have launched a £70,000 fundraising appeal to help provide new maternity equipment.
INCREASING VACCINATION UPTAKE IN PREGNANCY: A MIDWIFE-LED APPROACH AT GEORGE ELIOT HOSPITAL
14 March 2025
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.
DR IMOGEN STAVELEY JOINS NHS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD AS CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
11 March 2025
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.
A SPOTLIGHT ON PROSTATE CANCER - LOUIS' STORY
06 March 2025
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.
REDESIGNING OPHTHALMOLOGY REFERRAL PATHWAYS IN COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE
05 March 2025
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.
A SPOTLIGHT ON PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS - KNOW YOUR RISKS & THE SYMPTOMS TO LOOK OUT FOR
05 March 2025
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.
MIDLANDS ENDOSCOPY NETWORK LAUNCH EVENT: DRIVING INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION IN ENDOSCOPY CARE
05 March 2025
On 31st January 2025, the Midlands Endoscopy Network hosted a launch event at the Village Hotel in Walsall.
POPULATION HEALTH MANAGEMENT MODEL USED TO EMPOWER DIABETIC PATIENTS TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR HEALTH
03 March 2025
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.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND TOOLBOX SESSIONS WITH THE COMMUNITY AUTISM SUPPORT SERVICE (CASS)
03 March 2025
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.
IMPROVING FUTURE HEALTH OUTCOMES: THE IMPACT OF THE HEALTH JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP ON TACKLING INEQUALITIES IN COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE
14 February 2025
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.
LAST CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR SAY ON COMMUNITY REHABILITATION BEDS IN SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE
12 February 2025
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.
EMBEDDING DIMENSIONS IN PARTNERSHIP FOR INCLUSION IN NEURODIVERSITY IN SCHOOLS (PINS)
10 February 2025
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.
COUNCILLORS APPROVE MULTI-MILLION POUND PLANS TO REDEVELOP HOSPITAL OF ST CROSS SITE IN RUGBY
10 February 2025
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.
LEARNING DISABILITY FRIENDLY BADGE ACCREDITATION ENTERS ITS SECOND YEAR
06 February 2025
Applications are now open for a second year for GP practices in Coventry and Warwickshire to apply for a Learning Disability Friendly Badge.
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE RESEARCH ENGAGEMENT NETWORK TO HOST TRAINING EVENT IN COVENTRY
05 February 2025
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.
GET INVOLVED IN HELPING TO SHAPE A NEW NEURODIVERGENT LANGUAGE RESOURCE
29 January 2025
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.
ENGAGEMENT EVENT FOR CHANGE NHS
23 January 2025
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.
NHS COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE DISPEL COMMON MYTHS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION WEEK
21 January 2025
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.
TOGETHER WITH AUTISM CONFERENCES 2024
09 January 2025
In 2024, Coventry and Warwickshire partners delivered three public conferences to support the autistic community.
EASIER THAN EVER FOR WEST MIDLANDS' RESIDENTS TO REGISTER WITH A GP
06 January 2025
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 ICB LAUNCH PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE COMMUNITY REHABILITATION BEDS
06 January 2025
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.
STAY SAFE DURING THE AMBER COLD HEALTH ALERT IN THE WEST MIDLANDS
03 January 2025
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.