Date:
22 April 2021
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https://www.sheffieldccg.nhs.uk/news.htm?pr=
A campaign to raise awareness that having the covid vaccine does not break your fast has been launched today by Sheffield NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), ahead of Ramadan which begins later this month.
People aged over 50, those classed as clinically vulnerable and health and care workers are encouraged to book their covid-19 vaccination now.
Patients in Sheffield who received their first covid vaccine in January are due for their second dose and are now being contacted and invited to an appointment.
Sheffield women are at the forefront of tackling coronavirus and ensuring people receive the vaccine. To mark International Women’s Day, on Monday March 8, NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is shining a spotlight on their efforts.
A local GP is warning of the risk of contracting long covid after she battles with the disease 11 months on.
Over 160,000 people have so far received their first dose of a covid vaccine in Sheffield, something that wouldn’t be possible without the support of non-medical staff working in GP practices across the city.
A professional boxer from Sheffield is encouraging those invited to take up the offer of the covid vaccination
People aged 16 – 65 who are clinically vulnerable have started to receive their first covid vaccinations in Sheffield this week.
Pharmacists from NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) have played a critical role in supporting the covid vaccination programme in Sheffield.
130,000 people in Sheffield in the top 4 priority groups have received the first dose of a covid vaccine.
This includes people over 70 years old, people who are clinically extremely vulnerable, front line health and social care workers, and older adult care home residents.
Bilingual GPs from Sheffield have recorded videos in languages that reflect the diverse communities of the city to encourage people to have the covid vaccination.
On Sunday 31 January, Foundry Primary Care Network held a vaccine pop-up clinic at Jamia Ghausia Centre, Firth Park Road, the first clinic in a mosque in the whole of Yorkshire.
100% of Sheffield care homes for older adults have now been offered the covid-19 vaccination.
Sheffield GP practices have vaccinated around 50,000 people since the vaccine was rolled out a month ago.
NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has announced that 15 covid community vaccination centres are now up and running in Sheffield.
Today Mrs Freda France, a 90 year old from Sheffield was the first person to be given the Pfizer/BioNTech covid vaccine at a GP practice in the city.
Following extensive trials, the first safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine has been approved in the UK and is now available to priority groups.
NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has appointed two new lay members to its Governing Body.
NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is reminding the public that there are things people can do at home to look after their own health and wellbeing, particularly during covid-19.
Pregnant women in Sheffield are being encouraged to have their flu vaccination to protect them and their baby from the virus.
NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) Medical Director and the Director of Public Health in Sheffield are encouraging those eligible to get their flu vaccination and help minimise the spread of flu this winter.
Hi everyone, welcome to my latest blog. I hope you are all keeping well during these busy and challenging times. I’m so proud of how you are all coping during this pandemic.
A lead GP for planning diabetes services in Sheffield is warning the public of the risks associated with covid-19 and type 2 diabetes.
To mark World Patient Safety Day, NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are highlighting some of the work GP practices are doing to keep patients and staff safe during covid-19.
A new home blood testing service has seen 500 patients who are housebound, home restricted, or struggle to come into a practice because of mobility or social reasons.
Hello everyone and welcome to my latest blog post to nurses and healthcare assistants working in primary care and for the CCG.
Nearly 200 people have benefited from a new specialist mental health service set up in June.
A Sheffield nurse has co-written national training to support care homes duringcovid-19, which has been published by the Infection Prevention Society.
Over 700 vulnerable people in Sheffield have so far benefitted from a new service set up by a group of GP practices and funded by NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
As of 29 June 2020, Sheffield CCG has carried out one to one conversations to identify potential risks at work with 96% of our staff.
NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is marking the NHS’s 72nd anniversary by thanking staff from across Sheffield for their hard work during the covid-19 pandemic.
Patients visiting GP practices for any reason, will be asked to bring and wear a face covering when in the practice, whether that be to pick up a prescription or to attend an appointment. A scarf or other fabric item wrapped around your nose and mouth is also acceptable.
Sheffield City Council and Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group have set out their commitments to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in a strategy document approved by councillors.
Last month I wrote an international nurses day blog to nurses and healthcare assistants working for the CCG and in primary care in Sheffield. I’m going to continue this and blog monthly.
Recently our attentions have been drawn to the injustices and treatment that people from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds face following the horrific death of George Floyd in the USA.
NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is encouraging people to seek help from their GP if they are concerned about changes to their health or body.
A new Sheffield covid-19 testing service aims to reduce the spread of the virus in care and residential homes by testing staff and residents.
A new Sheffield mental health service has opened a £300k fund that voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations can apply for to support people with serious mental health illness in the city.
Happy international nurses day! Welcome to my new blog to all primary care and CCG nurses in Sheffield.
NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is reminding people that they can still access sexual health services during the covid-19 crisis.