Redditch and Bromsgrove CCG - News Archive 2017

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12 April 2018

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

Worcestershire residents are being encouraging to talk to their pharmacist if they need help and advice managing minor health conditions, avoiding a trip to the GP or A&E.

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20 March 2018

Know your health service options this Easter

There is always extra pressure on Emergency services over bank holidays with many people choosing to visit A&E, when there are a number of other health services available.

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16 March 2018

Dr Richard Davies - health column

Sleep is really important and medical evidence shows that poor sleep can affect both your physical and mental health.

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14 March 2018

NHS Redditch and Bromsgrove CCG Governing Body meeting

Redditch and Bromsgrove residents are invited to attend the next NHS Redditch and Bromsgrove Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Governing Body meeting.

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6 March 2018

Large number of patients attending A&E

Worcestershire’s A&E departments are currently under extreme pressure due to a large number of patients attending.

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6 March 2018

Remember to Catch it Bin it Kill it

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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27 February 2018

Make appointments and more with GP Online Services

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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19 February 2018

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

Worcestershire residents are being encouraging to talk to their pharmacist if they need help and advice managing minor health conditions, avoiding a trip to the GP or A&E.

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16 February 2018

Dr Richard Davies - health column

Stroke is a serious, life-threatening condition that affects thousands of people each year in the UK, both directly and affecting friends and family of those who have suffered a stroke.

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30 January 2018

Take care when struck down by a nasty stomach bug

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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23 January 2018

Look out for those in need this winter

GPs in Worcestershire are encouraging people to look out for their elderly and vulnerable relatives, friends and neighbours this winter.

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17 January 2018

NHS Redditch and Bromsgrove CCG Governing Body meeting

Redditch and Bromsgrove residents are invited to attend the next NHS Redditch and Bromsgrove Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Governing Body meeting.

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16 January 2018

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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12 January 2018

Dr Richard Davies - health column

This is the time of year when we are trying our best to stick to the resolutions that we’ve made to improve ourselves in 2018.

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2 January 2018

Know your health service options

With the NHS experiencing high levels of demand for services, health bosses across Worcestershire are encouraging people to know their health service options.

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18 December 2017

Stock up to stay well this winter

GPs in Worcestershire are encouraging people to keep their medicine cabinets fully stocked over the Christmas and New Year period, to ensure they’re ready if they or a family member are feeling under the weather.

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18 December 2017

Dr Richard Davies - health column

Now we're in to December and the countdown to Christmas has begun, I wanted to use this column to encourage everyone to take steps now to look after their health and wellbeing over the festive period.

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12 December 2017

Choose the right service over Christmas and New Year

People in Worcestershire looking to enjoy Christmas and New Year with their friends and families are being encouraged to choose the right NHS service should they become injured or unwell.

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6 December 2017

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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27 November 2017

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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17 November 2017

Dr Richard Davies - health column

You may well have seen recently a lot of information in the media about antibiotic use and the stark warning that overuse of antibiotics is becoming a huge problem due to resistant bacteria.

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15 November 2017

NHS Redditch and Bromsgrove CCG Governing Body meeting

Redditch and Bromsgrove residents are invited to attend the next NHS Redditch and Bromsgrove Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Governing Body meeting.

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15 November 2017

Over 65s urged to get vaccinated against flu

Local doctors are encouraging people aged 65 and over to get their flu vaccination this winter.

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10 November 2017

Make sure you’re self care aware this winter

Health bosses in Worcestershire are backing national Self Care Week, which aims to provide people with information to help them look after themselves and their families this winter.

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8 November 2017

Living with a long term health condition? Protect yourself from flu

Health leaders in Worcestershire are encouraging people living with a long term health condition to protect themselves from flu, by having a free flu vaccination.

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3 November 2017

Ask your pharmacist for health advice this winter

Worcestershire residents are being encouraging to talk to their pharmacist if they need help and advice managing minor health conditions this winter.

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25 October 2017

Act now and protect your child 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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13 October 2017

Dr Richard Davies - health column

As winter approaches, now is a good time to make sure that you’re prepared for illnesses that commonly affect people when the weather turns colder, such as flu.

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5 October 2017

GP practices launch new Healthcare Navigation Scheme

From 1 November, GP practices in Redditch and Bromsgrove will be launching a new Healthcare Navigation Scheme which aims to offer patients the choice to see the most appropriate person, without the need to see a GP each time.

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21 September 2017

NHS Redditch and Bromsgrove CCG Governing Body meeting

Redditch and Bromsgrove residents are invited to attend the next NHS Redditch and Bromsgrove Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Governing Body meeting.

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20 September 2017

Protect your unborn baby this winter with a free flu jab

Health bosses in Worcestershire are encouraging all pregnant women to get their free flu vaccination before the flu virus starts circulating.

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18 September 2017

New prescribing policies in Worcestershire

From this week onwards there will be a restriction placed on access to certain medicines, treatments, products and food items on prescription.

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21 August 2017

Plan ahead this bank holiday weekend

Health organisations in Worcestershire are encouraging people to be aware of their healthcare options over the bank holiday weekend.

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12 July 2017

Clinical Commissioning Groups agree the future of acute hospital services in Worcestershire

Proposals to improve local health services in Worcestershire have been approved at a Board meeting held today (Wednesday 12th July).

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10 July 2017

CCGs announce Accountable Officer appointment

The three Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Groups are delighted to confirm the appointment of Simon Trickett as their new Accountable Officer.

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6 July 2017

CCGs approve recommendations to restrict treatments

The Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) have approved recommendations to reduce the availability of certain items on prescription and to restrict access to assisted conception treatment.

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28 June 2017

Residents invited to CCG Annual General Meeting

Members of the public are invited to attend the NHS Redditch and Bromsgrove Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Annual General Meeting.

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20 June 2017

Don't let hay fever get you down this summer

Hay fever is the most common seasonal allergy, affecting one in five of us at some point in our lives, and the symptoms can make life very difficult for sufferers. It can come and go at any time in life so for those that haven’t had it before it can take us by surprise.

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20 June 2017

Stay well in hot weather

Local health bosses are encouraging Redditch and Bromsgrove residents to take extra care as temperatures continue to soar.

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13 June 2017

University students encouraged to register with a holiday GP

Local health bosses are encouraging students returning home from university to temporarily register with a GP for the holidays.

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24 May 2017

Plan ahead this bank holiday weekend

Health organisations in Worcestershire are encouraging people to be aware of their healthcare options over the bank holiday weekend.

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12 May 2017

Dr Richard Davies - health column

Health staff across Redditch and Bromsgrove work extremely hard to ensure that local residents receive the best quality health services when they’re injured or unwell.

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10 May 2017

CCG encourages people to plan their end of life care

Local health bosses are encouraging people to talk openly about dying, death and bereavement to make sure their end of life wishes are met.

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9 May 2017

Are you surviving or thriving?

Are you surviving or thriving? That is the question being asked about people’s mental health during a national awareness raising week.

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24 April 2017

Are you allergy aware?

Local health bosses are encouraging people to take control of their allergies to lessen the impact they have on their lives.

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14 April 2017

Dr Richard Davies - health column

Many of you reading this month’s column will no doubt be enjoying some time with family and friends over the extended bank holiday weekend.

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11 April 2017

Know your health service options this Easter

There is always extra pressure on Emergency services over bank holidays with many people choosing to visit A&E, when there are a number of other health services available.

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7 April 2017

Be prepared - order repeat prescriptions early

As Easter approaches NHS Redditch and Bromsgrove Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is reminding patients to be prepared and stock-up on any medication that they need over the extended bank holiday weekend.

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27 March 2017

Five local organisations to benefit from grant scheme

A well balanced diet and staying hydrated is very important for everyone, but especially important for those being cared for in a hospital or care home.

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17 March 2017

Dr Richard Davies - health column

A well balanced diet and staying hydrated is very important for everyone, but especially important for those being cared for in a hospital or care home.

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16 March 2017

NHS Redditch and Bromsgrove CCG - Governing Body meeting

Redditch and Bromsgrove residents are invited to attend the next NHS Redditch and Bromsgrove Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Governing Body meeting.

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6 March 2017

Have your say on proposals for prescriptions and assisted conception treatment

Residents are being invited to have their say on proposals to reduce the availability of certain items on prescription and restrict access to assisted conception treatment.

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1 March 2017

More than 1,000 people attend hospital consultation events

More than 1,000 people have attended drop-in sessions and meetings to discuss the future of acute hospital services in Worcestershire.

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22 February 2017

Know the most appropriate service when your child is ill

With the half-term holiday well under-way, parents and carers in Redditch and Bromsgrove are being reminded to make sure they know how to deal with common childhood winter illnesses.

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17 February 2017

Dr Richard Davies - health column

For many people it can be hard to admit that they need help with a condition and taking those first few steps towards recovery can be very tough.

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15 February 2017

Take care when struck down by a nasty stomach bug

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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14 February 2017

Consultation on the future of Worcestershire’s hospitals reaches its halfway stage

The public consultation on the Future of Acute Hospital Services in Worcestershire reaches its half way stage this week.

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9 February 2017

Be antibiotic aware this winter

People in south Worcestershire are being encouraged by local GPs to be antibiotic aware this winter and understand that they are unlikely to be the remedy for their coughs, colds and sore throats.

6 February 2017

Come and have your say on the future of local hospital services

More than 600 people have already completed the online questionnaire about the Future of Acute Hospital Service in Worcestershire, make sure you do too!

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25 January 2017

Stock up to stay well this winter

GPs in Redditch and Bromsgrove are encouraging people with long-term health issues to keep medicine cabinets fully stocked to ensure they’re ready for any fast-changing winter weather.

19 January 2017

NHS Redditch and Bromsgrove CCG - Governing Body meeting

Redditch and Bromsgrove residents are invited to attend the next NHS Redditch and Bromsgrove Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Governing Body meeting.

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18 January 2017

Carers encouraged to look after their health too

People who care for loved-ones in Redditch and Bromsgrove are being urged not to neglect their own health this winter.

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16 January 2017

Come and have your say on the future of Worcestershire's hospitals

The public are being invited to attend drop-in sessions across Worcestershire to have their say about plans for the county’s three main hospitals.

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16 January 2017

Improving access to general practice

A scheme aimed at offering people increased access to primary care services is now being provided by GPs surgeries across Worcestershire.

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11 January 2017

Know your health service options as cold weather approaches

With the NHS experiencing high levels of demand for services and a spell of cold weather forecast over the next few days, health bosses across Worcestershire are encouraging people to know their health services options.

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11 January 2017

Look out for vulnerable relatives and neighbours this winter

GPs in Redditch and Bromsgrove are encouraging people to look out for their elderly and vulnerable relatives and neighbours this winter – and make sure they don’t carry on in silence as winter starts to bite.

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6 January 2017

Large number of patients attending A&E

Worcestershire’s A&E departments are currently under extreme pressure due to a large number of patients attending.

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5 January 2017

Consultation to start on the Future of Acute Hospital Services in Worcestershire

Public consultation on the Future of Acute Hospital Services in Worcestershire will start on Friday, January 6^th 2017.

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21 December 2016

Choose the right service over Christmas and New Year

People in Worcestershire looking to enjoy Christmas and New Year with their friends and families are being encouraged to choose the right NHS service should they become injured or unwell.

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14 December 2016

Dr Richard Davies - health column

Now we're in to December and the countdown to Christmas has begun, I would like to advise patients not to overlook their health and wellbeing.

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8 December 2016

A&E under pressure

Worcestershire’s A&E departments are currently under extreme pressure due to large numbers of patients attending.

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8 December 2016

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 NHS Redditch and Bromsgrove Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is reminding patients to be prepared and stock-up now.

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15 November 2016

NHS Redditch and Bromsgrove CCG - Governing Body meeting

Redditch and Bromsgrove residents are invited to attend the next NHS Redditch and Bromsgrove Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Governing Body meeting.

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15 November 2016

Worcestershire joins the fight to stop pressure ulcers

A new campaign is launching in Worcestershire, bringing health and social care organisations together with the aim of preventing pressure ulcers.

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14 November 2016

Help antibiotics save their strength

Health bosses in Worcestershire are challenging the public to step up and become superhero’s in the fight against antibiotic resistance.

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11 November 2016

Stay active throughout autumn and winter

As winter nears, the days draw in and temperatures drop, you may find that you lack the motivation to get out and about.

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9 November 2016

Cold or flu – do you know the difference?

It’s Movember which means it’s that time of year when all men are encouraged to take notice of their health. We all joke about man flu, but NHS Redditch & Bromsgrove CCG is asking men if they can tell if it’s flu or just a common cold?

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