News from 2026

HOW NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH PCN IS CLOSING THE DIGITAL GAP IN HEALTHCARE

03 June 2026

Nuneaton and Bedworth PCN reduced digital health inequalities by providing community-based support to help patients access and use online healthcare services, leading to increased NHS App uptake and greater patient confidence in managing their health.

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HERE COMES THE SUN: NHS ENCOURAGES COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE RESIDENTS TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SERVICE FOR THEIR CARE THIS SUMMER

01 June 2026

The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is encouraging people to choose the right health and care services for their needs this summer.

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STAY SAFE AND WELL DURING THE HOT WEATHER

27 May 2026

An amber heat health alert has been issued across the West Midlands as temperatures continue to rise above 30°C in parts of the region.

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READ THE WARWICKSHIRE SEND NEWSLETTER - MAY 2025

26 May 2026

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.

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NEW VIDEOS: SUPPORTING NEURODIVERGENT PARENTS TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN

20 May 2026

Local organisations have worked together to create videos on the theme of ‘How neurodivergent parent carers experience services when supporting their child and how to support them’.

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SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES AWAITING ADHD ASSESSMENTS IN WARWICKSHIRE

14 May 2026

Parents and carers in Warwickshire whose children or young people are waiting for an ADHD assessment are being reminded that help and support are available without the need for a formal diagnosis. 

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NEW ADHD AND AUTISM POLICY IMPLEMENTED IN COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE

14 May 2026

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB has today announced that they have implemented a new ADHD and autism policy that reopens referral routes for patients of all ages, which is effective immediately.

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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK: SMALL ACTIONS CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE TO OUR MENTAL WELLBEING

13 May 2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May), people across Coventry and Warwickshire are being encouraged to think about the simple actions they can take every day to support their own mental health and wellbeing.

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HEALTHY FUTURES: CONNECTING CLASSROOMS, CAREERS, AND COMMUNITIES

22 April 2026

Healthy Futures is a collaborative programme between Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System and five local primary schools, designed to inspire interest in health and care careers while supporting classroom learning.

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DON'T GET CAUGHT OUT OVER THE MAY BANK HOLIDAYS - THINK PHARMACY FIRST FOR MINOR ILLNESSES

22 April 2026

Local people are being reminded to plan ahead and use community pharmacies for minor illnesses during the upcoming May bank holidays.

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HEART & SOLE WALKING GROUP HELPS PATIENTS TAKE HUGE STEP TOWARD HEALTH

17 April 2026

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STAYING WELL AT HOME: HOW HOUSEBOUND RUGBY RESIDENTS ARE BENEFITTING FROM PREVENTATIVE HEALTH AND CARE SUPPORT

14 April 2026

Recognising being housebound often leads to unmet health and care needs, Rugby Primary Care Network (PCN) identified a need for a structured approach that ensures patients receive personalised care while remaining in the comfort of their own homes.

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PHARMACY BANK HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES

13 April 2026

Local pharmacies can help with a range of common health concerns and many have longer opening hours over the bank holidays than other health services.

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NHS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE MARKS SOCIAL PRESCRIBING DAY BY CELEBRATING COMMUNITY SUPPORT CHANGING LIVES

26 March 2026

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire is marking Social Prescribing Day on 26th March by celebrating the growing number of local people whose lives are being improved through simple community support rather than medical treatment.

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COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE RESIDENTS URGED TO THINK 'PHARMACY FIRST’ OVER EASTER BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

25 March 2026

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is encouraging local people to use the Pharmacy First service for advice and treatment over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

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COVENTRY SHOWCASES JOINED-UP CARE DURING NATIONAL NHS VISIT

23 March 2026

A leading NHS figure behind the drive to develop community health services visited Coventry to see how health and care services are working together to deliver care closer to home.

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PATIENTS TO BENEFIT FROM NEW TRANSNASAL ENDOSCOPY SERVICE AT GEORGE ELIOT HOSPITAL

23 March 2026

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NEW ADHD AND AUTISM POLICY APPROVED FOR COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE

20 March 2026

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has approved a new all age commissioning policy for ADHD and autism, which will be implemented between April and May 2026.

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NEURODIVERSITY CELEBRATION WEEK 2026

16 March 2026

Supporting every mind: Region comes together to promote neuroinclusion. Partner agencies across Coventry and Warwickshire champion neuroinclusive practice for Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026.

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DO YOU HAVE A REPEAT PRESCRIPTION? THIS IS WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO ONLY ORDER WHAT YOU NEED

11 March 2026

People with repeat prescriptions in Coventry and Warwickshire are being asked to check what medication they have at home and to ‘only order what they need’ when they place their next order.

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A SYSTEM APPROACH TO UPSKILLING AND SAFE DELEGATED HEALTHCARE

10 March 2026

In 2024, NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB carried out a series of deep‑dive conversations with health and care employers.

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SECOND ASSEMBLY UNITES MEMBERS OF THE ICS VCFSE COLLABORATIVE FOR COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE

10 March 2026

Organisations from the VCFSE sector, NHS and health and care systems across Coventry and Warwickshire gathered at the 2026 Assembly, held in Coventry.

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UPDATES ON GP SERVICES AT WHITESTONE SURGERY

06 March 2026

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has announced that Whitestone Surgery in Nuneaton will close on Friday 24th April 2026, following regulatory action and a review of future GP service options.

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GEORGE ELIOT HOSPITAL LAUNCHES MARTHA'S RULE - CALL FOR CONCERN SERVICE

02 March 2026

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STAYING WELL OVER WINTER - COOKING CLASS AIDING HEALTH

27 February 2026

The VCFSE Collaborative Coventry & Warwickshire Programme Team have been out and about meeting up with the grant recipients of the winter funding grants from the Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care board.

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PETS AS THERAPY AND SOCIAL PRESCRIBING IN RUGBY

25 February 2026

A monthly Pets as Therapy group was developed by Rugby Primary Care Network (PCN) to help people with social challenges.

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THE RIGHT SUPPORT AT THE RIGHT TIME: HOW SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST'S COMMUNITY TEAM IS HELPING RUGBY PATIENTS STAY SAFE AT HOME

25 February 2026

Our community nursing and therapy teams at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) worked together to carry out a joint assessment in a patient’s home to improve their care.

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GETTING THE RIGHT SUPPORT EARLIER WITH THE MYTON HOSPICE’S GP INFORMATION CLINIC

24 February 2026

Kenilworth and Warwick Primary Care Network (PCN) listened to patients and carers across South Warwickshire to understand how to improve hospice and palliative care services.

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COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE ORGANISATIONS COME TOGETHER AT SUICIDE PREVENTION AND HARM REDUCTION EVENT

12 February 2026

In October 2025, professionals and partners from across Coventry and Warwickshire came together at Benn Hall, Rugby, for the Coventry and Warwickshire Suicide Prevention Network’s Annual Event that focused on improving outcomes for people with co-occurrin

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MATERNAL CIRCLES: IMPROVING ACCESS, ENGAGEMENT AND OUTCOMES IN MATERNITY CARE

06 February 2026

Maternal Circles is a community-based maternity support service in Nuneaton and Bedworth. It supports pregnant women who face additional challenges, such as living in deprived areas, poor mental health, or difficulties accessing services.

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HOPE BOXES LAUNCHING ACROSS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE TO SUPPORT MOTHERS AND BABIES SEPARATED AT BIRTH

06 February 2026

Hope Boxes will launch across Coventry and Warwickshire next month to help support mothers and babies who are separated at birth due to safeguarding concerns.

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NHS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE ICB AND NHS HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE ICB APPOINT NEW JOINT EXECUTIVE TEAM

04 February 2026

Coventry and Warwickshire ICB and Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB have taken the next major step in their clustering arrangements by appointing a new Joint Executive Team and Joint Board Members, strengthening leadership across both systems.

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TOUCAN HIGHLIGHTS POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH IMPACT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE WEST MIDLANDS

04 February 2026

During Children’s Mental Health Week (9th – 15th February 2026), Toucan, the West Midlands CAMHS Provider Collaborative, is showcasing the impact of its work for children and young people (CYP) in the region.

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NEW YEAR REMINDER FOR FAMILIES: FREE NHS HEALTH CHECKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

04 February 2026

Families across Warwickshire are being urged to take an important step to support the health and wellbeing of young people with a learning disability.

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COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO ‘ONLY ORDER WHAT THEY NEED’ WHEN ORDERING THEIR REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS

02 February 2026

The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire have launched a new medicine waste campaign which is aiming to reduce the number of medicines that are prescribed unnecessarily on repeat prescriptions.

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RUGBY WELLBEING HUB: SUPPORTING LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

02 February 2026

The Rugby Wellbeing Hub has become a model of integrated, compassionate primary care and demonstrates how joined-up community services can transform mental health support.

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HEALTH AND CARE PARTNERS COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE AND WELLBEING

01 February 2026

On Tuesday 20 January, people from across Coventry and Warwickshire met at Old Shire Hall in Warwick for the Sustainable Healthcare and Wellbeing Showcase.

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LOCAL NHS DIGITAL CHAMPIONS TEAM SHORTLISTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARD

28 January 2026

Coventry & Warwickshire Integrated Primary Care (IPC) has been shortlisted in the prestigious HSJ Digital Awards 2026, in recognition of its work to help patients access and use the NHS App to manage their health.

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COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE ICS HIGHLIGHTS LINK BETWEEN FINANCIAL STRESS AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES – AND WHERE YOU CAN GET HELP

26 January 2026

As things start to return to normal after the Christmas holidays, many people will find that their household finances are strained, which could have a significant impact on their mental wellbeing.

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VCFSE COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS AIMING TO REDUCE RELIANCE ON EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE UP AND RUNNING

26 January 2026

Four members of the VCFSE Collaborative for Coventry and Warwickshire awarded winter funding grants from the Coventry and Warwickshire ICB to keep people well and reduce hospital visits over winter

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IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO GET YOUR NHS FLU VACCINATION

23 January 2026

Eligible Coventry and Warwickshire residents are being reminded that it is still not too late to get their free NHS flu vaccination, and that having the jab can make a real difference in protecting both individuals and communities.

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MIDLANDS CERVICAL CANCER SURVIVOR URGES ALL ELIGIBLE WOMEN TO TAKE UP SCREENING WHEN INVITED

19 January 2026

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IMPROVING DIGITAL INCLUSION AND NHS APP USE ACROSS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE

16 January 2026

The NHS is committed to providing digital tools for patients, and the NHS App can make everyday healthcare simpler, from ordering repeat prescriptions and booking appointments to viewing your record and receiving messages from your GP surgery. But not eve

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BOOK YOUR PLACE AT THE ICS/VCFSE COLLABORATIVE ASSEMBLY 2026

16 January 2026

The annual ICS/VCFSE Collaborative Assembly Event for Coventry and Warwickshire will take place on Tuesday 3 March 2026, a full day gathering for VCFSE organisations and NHS partners from across Coventry and Warwickshire.

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