Date:
18 July 2019
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Results from a GP Patient Survey published this month show that practices in Sheffield scored higher than the national average for patient satisfaction. Sheffield GPs also ranked highly on specific experiences of care, such as managing long term conditions.
Hello and welcome to my latest blog. There have been a few changes at the CCG since my last blog.
NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has been rated as ‘good’ by NHS England for the third year running as part of an annual assessment known as Improvement Assessment Framework.
Sheffield CCG region came first nationally for the highest increase in the number of studies supported, and were the sixth highest recruiting CCG region in the country
NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) governing body has committed to making Sheffield healthier and being a great place to work as part of its improvement plan.
Sheffield is committed to reducing and eliminating health inequalities in the city and formally launches its Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Members of public are invited to learn more about NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) by attending their Annual Public Meeting.
Welcome to my May blog. I hope everyone has been enjoying the weather as it starts to brighten up and get a bit nicer.
A joint council and CCG action plan was developed after inspectors found weaknesses in how the needs of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities are identified and met, whilst recognising the frontline professionals who work hard to make a positive difference.
Welcome to my latest blog post. I hope everyone had chance to enjoy the sunshine over the Easter Bank Holiday. We’ve had another busy month here at the CCG, I’ll talk you through some of the highlights.
Read CCG Chair Tim Moorhead's blog for March here.
Three Sheffield general practice nurses are celebrating after winning awards at a regional awards ceremony recognising nurses who work in GP practices.
In this blog Chair, Dr Tim Moorhead, reflects on the new GP contract, our latest urgent care survey and getting to grips with Twitter.
NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) have announced they will be investing £615,500 in children and young people’s mental health support.
NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), a nursing home in Sheffield and Sheffield City College have come together to pilot an apprenticeship scheme for care home staff.
NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Macmillan Cancer Support and Sheffield Hallam University are coming together to improve services and care for people at the end of their lives.
Sheffield general practice nurses and healthcare assistants were recognised for their hard work and dedication to patients at the first ever Sheffield General Practice Nurse and Healthcare Assistant Awards.
In his first blog, Dr Tim Moorhead talks about the NHS Long Term Plan and staying well in the cold
The importance of cervical screening (commonly known as a smear test) is being stressed by doctors throughout South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw during the national Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2019 (21 to 27 January).
Partners in Sheffield including Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), health services and schools have pledged to make a number of changes to deliver consistently good outcomes for children and young people with special education needs and/or disabilities.
Help improve the care and support for people living with – or caring for those living with – dementia in Sheffield.
Members of the team at Dovercourt Group Practice have been going above and beyond to help their patients eat healthier, creating an allotment next to their GP practice on Skye Edge Avenue.
Health services in Sheffield have been working hard to keep antibiotics working by reducing the number of courses prescribed unnecessarily.
NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are encouraging the public to celebrate the hard work of general practice nurses and healthcare assistants by nominating them for an award.
NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is supporting GP practices to become ‘parkrun practices’. The scheme aims to see thousands of patients being ‘prescribed’ outdoor physical activity rather than medication.
NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are encouraging those eligible to get their flu vaccination and help minimise the spread of flu this winter.
As ‘Scroll Free September’ comes to a close, Dr Steve Thomas has shared his experiences of social media, and his perspective on how reducing ‘scrolling’ can be beneficial throughout the year.
NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are spreading the word around sepsis to help healthcare staff and Sheffield patients know how to spot the signs and symptoms of this life threatening disease early.
Former Sheffield teacher and Public Health consultant Chris Nield joins the board (formally known as the Governing Body) for NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). Chris’s role as Lay Member will be integral in reducing health inequalities and giving Sheffield people a voice in the decision making process.
Health chiefs in Sheffield are encouraging people to think twice before going to A&E this Bank Holiday. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (FT) has revealed the most common symptoms seen at A&E that could have been better treated elsewhere.
GP practices in Sheffield have been rated ‘good’ by 8 out of 10 people in the new GP Patient Survey.
Plans are in place to make GP practices across Sheffield ‘dementia friendly’, increasing access for dementia patients and helping to improve their quality of life.
Sheffield’s £6 million plan is set to be agreed at a cabinet meeting today to support people with drug and alcohol problems, and other complex needs.