4 March 2020

Coronavirus statement - 4 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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3 March 2020

Be antibiotics aware this winter

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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11 February 2020

Take action to manage common winter illnesses

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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10 February 2020

Coronavirus statement - 10 February 

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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4 February 2020

Need help with a minor health concern? Visit your local pharmacy

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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28 January 2020

Routine evening and weekend GP appointments available this winter

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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21 January 2020

Need help with a minor health concern? Visit your local pharmacy

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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7 January 2020

Know your health service options across Worcestershire

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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31 December 2019

Take action to manage common winter illnesses

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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17 December 2019

Act now and get your child protected against flu

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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11 December 2019

Stay home if you have norovirus

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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10 December 2019

Routine evening and weekend GP appointments available this winter

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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3 December 2019

Be prepared - order repeat prescriptions early

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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 26 November 2019

Reduce the spread of infection with good hand hygiene

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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12 November 2019

Ask your pharmacist for health advice this winter

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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3 October 2019

Significant New Mental Health Funding Announced for H&W

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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23 July 2019

NHS England survey

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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2 July 2019

Worcestershire residents invited to CCGs' Governing Body meeting

Worcestershire residents are invited to attend the public meeting of the three Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) this month.

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3 June 2019

Public views sough on local NHS changes

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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14 May 2019

Public to be asked their views about local NHS changes

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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10 May 2019

Know your health service options this Easter

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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2 April 2019

Take Action to reduce the chance of developing diabetes

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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13 February 2019

Remember to Catch it Bin it Kill it 

When it comes to sickness and diarrhoea, no-one likes it when you overshare, particularly if that means spreading a virus around.

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5 February 2019

Ask your pharmacist for health advice this winter

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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