BOOKING A JAB "AS EASY AS BOOKING A CAB" IN NHS APP OVERHAUL
13 December 2023
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.
Integrated Care System - News from 2023
COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE ICS SIGN UP TO PREVENTION CONCORDAT FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH
05 December 2023
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.
WEST MIDLANDS MEASLES CASES PROMPT MMR VACCINATION CALL
01 December 2023
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.
NHS BUS-TING CANCER TOUR VISITS COVENTRY, RAISING LOCAL AWARENESS OF CANCER SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
01 December 2023
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.
NHS URGES PEOPLE IN COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE TO BOOK WINTER VACCINES WITH ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT FOR ONLINE BOOKINGS
30 November 2023
With only two weeks to go to book flu and Covid vaccines online, the NHS is encouraging those who are eligible, to go online or on the NHS App and book an appointment by 14 December 2023.
DO YOUR BIT TO KEEP ANTIBIOTICS WORKING
23 November 2023
Warwickshire County Council and NHS Coventry and Warwickshire are working together to raise awareness of antibiotic resistance – reminding people to save antibiotics for when they are really needed.
NHS BUS-TING CANCER TOUR IS COMING TO COVENTRY
21 November 2023
The NHS ‘Bus-ting Cancer Tour’ is coming to Coventry on Tuesday 28th November to encourage local residents to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer.
COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE ICS WIN HSJ AWARD FOR APPROACH TO SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS
20 November 2023
The health system in Coventry and Warwickshire won the ‘Performance Recovery Award’ in the 2023 Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards for their work to improve the life expectancy of people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI).
MATERNITY SERVICES AT GEORGE ELIOT HOSPITAL NHS TRUST RATED GOOD AGAIN BY CQC
16 November 2023
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has again rated maternity services at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust as good following an inspection in September.
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE ICB TO INTRODUCE LEAD PROVIDER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES
09 November 2023
Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) are pleased to announce today an exciting new step in how adult community care is delivered in Coventry and Warwickshire.
THOUSANDS OF LIVES SAVED BY THE NHS THANKS TO RAPID ROLLOUT OF BLOOD THINNERS
02 November 2023
Thousands of lives have been saved and almost 17,000 strokes prevented, thanks to the rapid roll-out of blood-thinning drugs on the NHS, the head of the health service will announce today.
NEW COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE RESOURCE PROVIDES UNIQUE INSIGHT INTO NEURODIVERGENT LANGUAGE
01 November 2023
A new resource has launched to encourage people to think about the words they use when talking about neurodiversity.
NHS DELIVERING FASTEST EVER FLU VACCINE ROLLOUT AHEAD OF WINTER
20 October 2023
The lifesaving NHS winter vaccination programme in Coventry and Warwickshire has delivered more than 180,931 flu jabs and over 135,632 Covid vaccines to people most at risk in just over five weeks.
ANNUAL HEALTH CHECKS SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILTY
17 October 2023
Did you know that young people aged 14 or older with a learning disability are eligible for a free annual health check provided by the NHS?
NHS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE ICB HOLDS ITS FIRST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
03 October 2023
Thank you to everyone who attended the NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB AGM, which took place on Thursday 21st September. There was an excellent attendance from across system partners to discuss the future of health and care in Coventry and Warwickshire.
LEARNING DISABILITY FRIENDLY BADGE LAUNCHES IN COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE
02 October 2023
Applications are now open for GP practices in Coventry and Warwickshire to apply for a Learning Disability Friendly Badge.
WARWICKSHIRE REMAINS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING FAMILIES WITH SEND
11 September 2023
Continued improvements are being made in Warwickshire to enhance support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
PROACTIVE CARE – A COMMUNITY BASED APPROACH TO SUPPORT PATIENTS WITH LONG-TERM CONDITIONS
01 September 2023
As one of the commitments within the NHS Long Term Plan, Proactive Care provides personalised community-based coordinated care that starts with what matters to the individual, and approaches care based on the individual’s strengths.
NEW 'SPORT AND TALK' PROGRAMME LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
31 August 2023
Sky Blues in the Community (SBitC), the official charity arm of Coventry City Football Club, are working with the NHS to deliver a brand new ‘Sport and Talk for Life Skills’ initiative for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in Coventry
NHS ROLLS OUT WORLD-FIRST PROGRAMME TO TRANSFORM DIABETES CARE FOR UNDER 40S
29 August 2023
Tens of thousands of people in England living with early onset type 2 diabetes will benefit from more intensive and targeted care, thanks to a world-first initiative being rolled out by the NHS.
NHS PARTNERS WITH MORRISONS TO PUT VITAL CANCER AWARENESS MESSAGING ON UNDERWEAR LABELS
21 August 2023
Morrisons and the NHS are working together to put advice on underwear labels urging people to contact their GP practice if they spot potential symptoms of breast or testicular cancer.
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE APPROACH TO SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS SHORTLISTED FOR HSJ AWARD
14 August 2023
The health system in Coventry and Warwickshire has been shortlisted for a ‘Performance Recovery Award’ in the 2023 Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards for their work with people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI).
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME
03 August 2023
Coventry and Warwickshire Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are taking part in a Population Health Management (PHM) transformation programme.
MORE SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE AT LOCAL PHARMACIES
31 July 2023
People needing medical care across Coventry and Warwickshire are now able to get professional clinical advice and treatment at a place more convenient for them as part of an extended service agreement between community pharmacists and NHS England.
INDUSTRIAL ACTION TO CAUSE DISRUPTION OVER THE NEXT WEEK
13 July 2023
Major disruption caused by industrial action over the next fortnight will have a serious impact on the NHS, with services expected to face the most challenging period yet.
COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM'S PILOT SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY SERVICE WINS NATIONAL AWARD
05 July 2023
Commissioned by Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board, and delivered in partnership with Coventry’s Children’s Services and Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), a pilot speech and language therapy service has received a presti
NHS ENGLAND PUBLISH LONG TERM WORKFORCE PLAN
30 June 2023
Today NHS England have published the first ever NHS Long Term Workforce Plan – a plan developed by the NHS, backed by investment from government and created in collaboration with our staff and experts.
COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE'S INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM LAUNCHES NEW SMALL SUPPORTS PROGRAMME TO BETTER HELP VULNERABLE PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTY
30 June 2023
Coventry and Warwickshire’s Integrated Care System (CWICS) is launching a dedicated support programme that will support the development of an alternative way of offering personalised support for autistic people and those with learning disabilities who hav
EXPANDED SAFE HAVEN SERVICE TO PROVIDE IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
29 June 2023
The new Safe Haven Coventry and Warwickshire service will provide community-based, non-clinical support for those who have feelings of mental health and emotional distress.
IMPROVING LIVES PROGRAMME
15 June 2023
NHS Trusts are working in partnership with Coventry City Council to transform Coventry’s services for older people so that they can lead independent lives in good health.
#CLEANAIRDAY SUMMIT ON AIR QUALITY AND CHILD HEALTH HELD IN COVENTRY
15 June 2023
To recognise and raise awareness about the impact that air quality has on children with respiratory conditions, the Coventry and Warwickshire Children’s Transformation Programme held a summit in Coventry on June 12th as part of the national #cleanairday c
HOT WEATHER HEALTH ALERT EXTENDED FOR WEST MIDLANDS
14 June 2023
As of Tuesday 13 June, the Heat Health Alerts issued by UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have been extended for the West Midlands until 9am on Monday 19 June.
SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY TO STAY HAPPY AND HEALTHY
06 June 2023
Did you know that young people aged 14 or older with a learning disability are eligible for a free annual health check provided by the NHS?
NEW PATHWAYS FOR ACCESSING SMOKING CESSATION SERVICES
02 June 2023
Smoking tobacco remains the largest modifier risk to health in terms of mortality and morbidity, and one of the greatest drivers of health inequality in England.
THE CULTURAL INCLUSION NETWORK (CIN)
01 June 2023
Following its inception in January 2022, the Cultural Inclusion Network (CIN) is celebrating 18 months of fantastic achievements.
THE NEW COMMUNITY AUTISM SUPPORT SERVICE HAS LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES ACROSS COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE
24 May 2023
Residents in Coventry and Warwickshire who may self-identify as autistic, those awaiting an autism assessment and those with an autism diagnosis will have more choice in the emotional and practical support available.
NEW STOP SMOKING CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN COVENTRY
23 May 2023
Coventry City Council and Healthy Lifestyles (HLS) are jointly introducing a new stop smoking campaign called Connect to Quit to help young people in the city on their smoking cessation journey.
ADDRESSING ANXIETY FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
15 May 2023
Anxiety is something that many people experience at some point during their lives, but for those who are struggling with it, there is help available.
COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY AND INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE MIDWIFE
15 May 2023
Hundreds of past, present and future nurses, midwives and nursing associates from across Coventry and Warwickshire marched through Coventry city centre to celebrate International Nurses’ Day and International Day of the Midwife on May 12th.
NEW TOMMY'S MISCARRIAGE SUPPORT TOOL LAUNCHED
05 May 2023
In partnership with Warwick University, Tommy’s charity has developed a new online tool to support women who have had one or more miscarriages.
NEW WORKING TOGETHER CHARTER LAUNCHED IN WARWICKSHIRE
05 May 2023
A new county-wide charter has been launched in Warwickshire, aimed at improving services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
BE PREPARED AHEAD OF THE MULTIPLE MAY BANK HOLIDAYS URGE NHS COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE
26 April 2023
The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is urging the community to order prescription medication they might need and know which NHS services they can access in advance of the May bank holidays.
NHS URGES PEOPLE TO ACCESS THE RIGHT CARE DURING EASTER AND OVER JUNIOR DOCTOR'S INDUSTRIAL ACTION
05 April 2023
Local NHS services are expecting a busy Easter bank holiday followed by four days of industrial action by Junior Doctors. Healthcare professionals are urging patients to use services appropriately, while still seeking care if they need it.
NHS LAUNCHES SPRING COVID JAB CAMPAIGN FOR COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE'S MOST VULNERABLE PEOPLE
04 April 2023
The NHS kicked off the next phase of its world-renowned covid vaccination programme on Monday with a spring campaign to protect the most vulnerable, starting in care homes.
PRESCRIPTIONS ADVICE AHEAD OF UPCOMING EASTER BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
29 March 2023
The leader of pharmacy services in Coventry and Warwickshire is reminding people not to leave it too late to order repeat prescriptions if they are due ahead of the Easter break.
NO SMOKING DAY: SMOKERS UNAWARE THAT QUITTING SMOKING WILL REDUCE RISK OF DEMENTIA
08 March 2023
Smokers in Coventry and Warwickshire are being urged to give quitting a go ahead of No Smoking Day (8th March), as research shows those who smoke are more likely to develop dementia.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT LAUNCHED: HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPACT OF THE COST OF LIVING ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR WARWICKSHIRE RESIDENTS
07 March 2023
A new report focusing on the rising cost-of-living, and the impact of this on the health and wellbeing of people across the county, has been published by Warwickshire County Council.
AN UPDATE ON THE INTEGRATED CARE 5 YEAR PLAN FOR COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE
28 February 2023
The ICB is leading the work on the Integrated Care 5 Year Plan for Coventry and Warwickshire, which will provide the operational detail around how the health and care elements of the priorities in the ICP Integrated Care Strategy will be delivered.
WINTER COVID BOOSTER PROGRAMME COMES TO AN END
28 February 2023
The winter Covid booster programme came to an end on 12th February, meaning people in Coventry and Warwickshire can no longer access the seasonal booster.
AN UPDATE ON THE POSITIVE DIRECTIONS TRAUMA VANGUARD PROJECT
28 February 2023
In August 2021, Coventry and Warwickshire ICB were successful in their bid to become the NHSE/I West Midlands Vanguard for the Framework for Integrated Care
INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM PLEDGES TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY BY JOINING THE CARE LEAVER COVENANT
23 February 2023
Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System (ICS) is proud to announce that it has signed up to the Care Leaver Covenant this week.
COVENTRY CHARITY TO ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY THROUGH NEW COMMUNITY MILE
15 February 2023
Coventry charity, Hope Community Projects is launching a new Community Mile in St Michael’s during February half term, after receiving a £3000 grant to deliver a new project encouraging communities to be active together.
NHS GIVEN £34M BOOST TO DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES IN COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE
06 February 2023
This new investment will deliver more convenient access and shorter waiting times for vital diagnostic procedures such as endoscopy procedures and MRI scans, say local NHS leaders.
WOMEN IN COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE URGED TO TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT CERVICAL CANCER
23 January 2023
As part of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (23-29 January), the NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is raising awareness of the importance of cervical screening and getting their HPV vaccinations.
MET OFFICE ISSUES COLD WEATHER ALERT
18 January 2023
There is a 90% probability of severe cold weather and icy conditions between 0900 on Wednesday 18 Jan and 0900 on Monday 23 Jan in parts of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services.