Urgent: changes to the opening hours at Minor Injuries Units (MIU) across Herefordshire and Worcestershire
26 March 2020
Due to the very low number of patients attending the minor injury units across Herefordshire and Worcestershire and in order to ensure patient safety and enable key staff to be redeployed to support the COVID-19 response at the hospitals, the decision has been made to temporarily close this service
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Worcestershire GPs make changes to protect patients and staff during the Coronavirus pandemic
26 March 2020
In order to protect healthcare staff, patients and the general public, in particular the most vulnerable members of society, NHS Worcestershire CCGs are changing the way that Worcestershire General Practice operates during the crisis.
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Coronavirus Statement - 4 March 2020
04 March 2020
The NHS in Worcestershire and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases.The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.
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Be antibiotics aware this winter
03 March 2020
People in Worcestershire are being encouraged by local GPs to be antibiotics aware this winter and understand that they are unlikely to be the remedy for their coughs, colds and sore throats.
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Take action to manage common winter illnesses
11 February 2020
People in Worcestershire are being encouraged to take better care of themselves and their family members, during the winter months when seasonal illnesses increase.
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Coronavirus Statement - 10 February 2020
10 February 2020
The NHS in Worcestershire and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases.The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.
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Need help with a minor health concern? Visit your local pharmacy
04 February 2020
Worcestershire residents are being encouraged to talk to their pharmacist if they need help and advice managing minor health conditions, avoiding a trip to the GP.
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Routine evening and weekend GP appointments available this winter
28 January 2020
Worcestershire residents are reminded that routine appointments are available across the county at primary care services in the evenings and at weekends.
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Need help with a minor health concern? Visit your local pharmacy
21 January 2020
Worcestershire residents are being encourages to talk to their pharmacist if they need help and advice managing minor health conditions, avoiding a trip to the GP.
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Know your health service options across Worcestershire
7 January 2020
With the NHS experiencing high levels of demand for services, health bosses across Worcestershire are encouraging people to know their health services options.
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Take action to manage common winter illnesses
31 December 2019
People in Worcestershire are being encouraged to take better care of themselves and their family members, during the winter months when seasonal illnesses increase.
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Act now and get your child protected against flu
17 December 2019
Health leaders in Worcestershire are encouraging parents with children eligible for a free flu vaccination to act now and get their child protected.
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Stay home if you have Norovirus
10 December 2019
Worcestershire health bosses are calling on the public to heed advice and stay at home if they have norovirus to avoid passing it on.
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Routine evening and weekend GP appointments available this winter
10 December 2019
Worcestershire residents are reminded that routine appointments are available across the county at primary care services in the evening and at weekends.
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Be prepared - order repeat prescriptions early
3 December 2019
As Christmas approaches, there are lots of things to think about and medication needs can often get forgotten, however health bosses in Worcestershire are reminding patients to be prepared and stock-up now.
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Reduce the spread of infection with good hand hygiene
26 November 2019
People in Worcestershire, particularly children and those visiting hospitals and care homes are being encouraged to adopt good hand hygiene this winter.
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Ask your pharmacist for health advice this winter
12 November 2019
Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents are being encouraged to talk to their pharmacist if they need help and advice managing minor health conditions this winter.
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Significant New Mental Health Funding Announced for Herefordshire and Worcestershire
3 October 2019
Herefordshire and Worcestershire are one of only 12 areas across the country that will benefit from significant additional funding for community mental health as part of the implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan.
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NHS England survey
23 July 2019
A new report from NHS England shows that nine out of 10 patients have “confidence and trust” in their family doctor as well as other general practice staff such as nurses and pharmacists.
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CCG Annual General Meeting open to the public
3 July 2019
Residents of the region are invited to attend the NHS South Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Annual General Meeting.
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Worcestershire residents invited to CCGs' Governing Body meeting
2 July 2019
Worcestershire residents are invited to attend the public meeting of the three Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) this month.
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Public views sought on local NHS changes
3 June 2019
Views are being sought on a proposal to form one NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) for Herefordshire and Worcestershire to replace the four current CCGs.
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Public to be asked their views about local NHS changes
14 May 2019
Views will be sought next month on a proposal to form one NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) for Herefordshire and Worcestershire to replace the four current CCGs.
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Know your health service options this Easter
15 April 2019
With Easter around the corner, it’s important to plan ahead and make sure you’re fully prepared for the Easter bank holiday weekend (Friday 19 – Monday 22 April).
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Take Action to reduce the chance of developing diabetes
2 April 2019
Health bosses in Worcestershire are supporting Diabetes Prevention Week (1-7 April), which encourages those at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes to act now to reduce the likelihood of them developing the condition.
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Worcestershire residents invited to CCGs’ Governing Body meetings
12 March
Local residents are invited to attend the public meeting of the Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) next week.
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Make appointments and more with GP Online Services
26 February
Local health bosses are reminding patients in Worcestershire that they could benefit from accessing a range of primary care services online.
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Clean hands help reduce the spread of germs
20 February
Worcestershire residents are being reminded of the importance of thoroughly washing their hands to help reduce the spread of germs.
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Remember to Catch it Bin it Kill it
13 February
With a number of winter illnesses still circulating, people in Worcestershire are being reminded of a simple message to protect themselves and others from the spread of infection.
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Ask your pharmacist for health advice this winter
5 February
Worcestershire residents are being encouraged to talk to their pharmacist if they need help and advice managing minor health conditions this winter.
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