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A word from our Chair Welcome to the Winter 2018 edition of lsquoHealthier Togetherrsquo Wersquore looking forward to an exciting year ahead continuing to work inpartnership to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities weserve In this newsletter you can read about an exciting new partnership that willkeep community involvement at the heart of Newhamrsquos healthcareservices We also welcome the appointment of a single Accountable Officer to bringthe work of the seven CCGs in north east London closer together andmaximise opportunities to deliver high quality services for local people In addition find out more about a local initiative to tackle diabetes andcardiovascular disease thatrsquos going from strength to strength Read on for more details Dr Prakash Chandra
Newhams community prescription work showcased at NHS
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Confederation House of Lords event NHS Newham Clinical Commissioning Grouprsquos community prescription work was showcased at a Houseof Lords reception recently celebrating the positive impact patient engagement makes to healthcareservices
The event highlighted best practice examples of engagement with diverse communities and highlightedthe 150 Club partnership a joint initiative supported by Newham CCG and the London Borough ofNewham and delivered by West Ham United Foundation working with Active Newham and StaywellPartnership
Taking its name from the recommended amount of 150 minutes of exercise people should take per weekthe 150Club is part of a bid to tackle high rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease You can readmore about its work in the article below
CCG Chair and local GP Dr Prakash Chandra said ldquoIt was an honour to showcase our communityprescription work In Newham we can show the difference physical activity makes to peoplersquos health andwellbeing and the impact this has on our health servicesrdquo
The annual NHS Confederation reception of the Peoplersquos Partnership Network was hosted by Lord CrispFormer Chief Executive of NHS England and attended by a range of dignitaries from across governmentincluding Stephen Dorrell from the NHS Confederation as well as representatives from Newham CCG
CCG Vice Chair and Lay Member for Patient Engagement Wayne Farah said ldquoThrough listening to ourcommunities and designing a service offering patients a choice of community-based interventions close totheir homes we are empowering the community to have greater ownership of health wellbeing and self-carerdquo
150Club - new activities for 2018 The 150Club is an initiative to tackle diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Newham It was set upby NHS Newham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Newham council and the 150Club partnership ndash made up of the West Ham United Foundation working with the councilrsquos leisure trust active Newham andthe Staywell Partnership The 24-week lsquocommunity prescriptionrsquo programme sees people at risk of diabetes or cardiovasculardisease offered a range of tailored physical activities to help them improve their wellbeing and takegreater control of their health Since its launch in 2016 more than 170 people have completed the programme and last year as well asbeing commended at an event at the House of Commons it featured on ITV News on World Diabetes Day For 2018 the 150Club is offering
Moving in the Kitchen sessions run by the Food Academy ndash a fun way to keep active and learnabout healthy food choicesSessions with the Barry McGuigan Boxing Academy ndash a chance to enjoy boxing in a safe andcomfortable environmentActivities with Active United Walking Sports which has a variety of different sports on offer frombasketball to football
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Partnership puts focus on community involvement in Newham The success of Newham CCGs engagement approach has led to a new partnership agreement which willensure community involvement remains at the heart of local NHS planning in Newham NHS Newham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has agreed a three-year partnership with IntelligentHealth and local partners to provide patient and public engagement services across the borough Under the contract Intelligent Health working closely with the West Ham United Foundation and StaywellPartnership will support the CCG to continue engaging with and involving local people in its work toimprove health and wellbeing in the borough Building on the success of the community prescription workthe partnership will focus on understanding and empowering the community to have more say andinvolvement in health from the outset Dr Prakash Chandra a local GP and chair of Newham CCG said ldquoCommunity involvement is at the heartof our work so we are delighted to announce our partnership with Intelligent Health who along with theWest Ham United Foundation and Staywell Partnership we have worked closely with for a while nowincluding on initiatives such as Beat the Street and Newham Community Prescription ldquoThrough our community ownership of health approach we have always been committed to working withlocal community organisations and our patients to transform and develop healthcare services in Newham ldquoThis new partnership will enable us to build on this work and harness the enthusiasm energy andknowledge of local people to bring about change ldquoIt is our belief that the NHS can only tackle health inequality and improve health outcomes by working inequal partnership with patients the third sector and our other partnersrdquo Under the contract agreed by the CCGrsquos governing body the partnership will focus on areas such asproviding a patient and public voice platform to enable patients to have their say about the way NewhamCCG buys local health services and growing the engagement of patient participation groups in everypractice across the borough
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Consultation on prescription of over-the-counter medicines The views of Newham residents are being sought on proposals to reduce prescribing of over-the-countermedicines for 33 minor short-term health concerns In the year to June 2017 the NHS spent nearly pound570m on prescriptions for medicines which can bepurchased over the counter from pharmacies and other outlets such as supermarkets These prescriptions include items for a condition that will heal without treatment or where they can bebought easily elsewhere such as vitamins Dr Prakash Chandra Chair of Newham CCG said This consultation gives people the opportunity tohave their say on the prescribing of over the counter medicines for 35 minor andor self-limitingconditions National guidance on prescribing over the counter items for these conditions could save the NHS moneyand put an end to the regional variations in what is available on prescription and allow the money saved tobe spent for the treatment of serious conditions like cancer In many cases self-care can be moreeffective and convenient than visting the GP and can free up valuable GP time The consultation which runs until 14 March is being carried out by NHS England and NHS ClinicalCommissioners in order to create a consistent national approach to prescribing All clinical commissioning groups including Newham CCG will receive guidance after the results of theconsultation are known Make your views known by completing the consultation here
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The right care in the right place at the right time Winter is the time for increased bugs and illnesses but itrsquos also the time to make sure we use the fullrange of health and care services so we all receive the best care possible in the right place at the righttime NHS Newham CCG Chair and local GP Dr Prakash Chandra recently described his experience of patientswith cold and flu-like symptoms attending his practice saying ldquoWhatever the illness or ailment we allwant the best care possible but itrsquos worth bearing in mind that sometimes a GP appointment or a trip tothe Emergency Department is not necessarily the best optionrdquo Health and social care services in Newham and across the NHS are increasingly working closely togetherto ensure people have access to the best most effective healthcare Dr Chandra added ldquoOf course for the most serious injuries or health conditions the nearest EmergencyDepartment is the best option but to ensure those who require emergency care get the treatment theyneed we all need to make sure we are using the full range of services health and care services have toofferrdquo There are a number of ways to get advice and support from the NHS
Keep your medicine cabinet well-stocked for treating minor health issuesGet advice from a pharmacist for help treating coughs colds and other minor ailmentsVisit NHS Choices for advice onlineCall NHS 111 free if you need health advice urgently
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Accountable Officer appointed by seven NHS CCGs in north east London The seven clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in north east London have announced the appointmentof Jane Milligan as the single Accountable Officer across NHS Waltham Forest Newham Tower HamletsCity and Hackney Barking and Dagenham Havering and Redbridge CCGs
Jane was previously the Chief Officer at Tower Hamlets CCG and Executive Lead for the North EastLondon Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP)
The appointment is the result of the seven CCGs in north east London having chosen to work collectivelyto maximise health outcomes for local people
The new arrangements will establish healthcare commissioning that is truly integrated around localpeople putting their needs first and delivering the national expectations set out in the NHS Five YearForward View This will harness the benefits of CCGs working together and collaborating with other NHSorganisations local authorities and the voluntary sector
Commenting on her appointment Jane said I am delighted to have been appointed as the singleaccountable officer for north east London There are clearly challenging times ahead for our health andcare system However this is an opportunity for us to work together to deliver high quality and sustainableservices I feel privileged to be in a position to build on the strong foundations within the system
Success for Newham CCG in diabetes and cancer care NHS Newham CCG is celebrating after being rated as outstanding for its diabetes care following anassessment by NHS England Patient education regular reviews and giving patients access to a team ofspecialists have contributed to the successful programme of work in the borough where diabetes isextremely prevalent In addition to this success the Secretary of State has written personally to Newham CCG givingcongratulations for achieving significant improvement in diagnostic performance This means morepatients are being tested within the target waiting time of six weeks Dr Prakash Chandra Chair of Newham CCG said ldquoThese achievements are testament to the successand hard work of our GPs and practices and I want to pass on my congratulations to them and thank themfor their hard work and dedication Through their commitment we are improving patient experience inNewhamrdquo
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Confederation House of Lords event NHS Newham Clinical Commissioning Grouprsquos community prescription work was showcased at a Houseof Lords reception recently celebrating the positive impact patient engagement makes to healthcareservices
The event highlighted best practice examples of engagement with diverse communities and highlightedthe 150 Club partnership a joint initiative supported by Newham CCG and the London Borough ofNewham and delivered by West Ham United Foundation working with Active Newham and StaywellPartnership
Taking its name from the recommended amount of 150 minutes of exercise people should take per weekthe 150Club is part of a bid to tackle high rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease You can readmore about its work in the article below
CCG Chair and local GP Dr Prakash Chandra said ldquoIt was an honour to showcase our communityprescription work In Newham we can show the difference physical activity makes to peoplersquos health andwellbeing and the impact this has on our health servicesrdquo
The annual NHS Confederation reception of the Peoplersquos Partnership Network was hosted by Lord CrispFormer Chief Executive of NHS England and attended by a range of dignitaries from across governmentincluding Stephen Dorrell from the NHS Confederation as well as representatives from Newham CCG
CCG Vice Chair and Lay Member for Patient Engagement Wayne Farah said ldquoThrough listening to ourcommunities and designing a service offering patients a choice of community-based interventions close totheir homes we are empowering the community to have greater ownership of health wellbeing and self-carerdquo
150Club - new activities for 2018 The 150Club is an initiative to tackle diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Newham It was set upby NHS Newham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Newham council and the 150Club partnership ndash made up of the West Ham United Foundation working with the councilrsquos leisure trust active Newham andthe Staywell Partnership The 24-week lsquocommunity prescriptionrsquo programme sees people at risk of diabetes or cardiovasculardisease offered a range of tailored physical activities to help them improve their wellbeing and takegreater control of their health Since its launch in 2016 more than 170 people have completed the programme and last year as well asbeing commended at an event at the House of Commons it featured on ITV News on World Diabetes Day For 2018 the 150Club is offering
Moving in the Kitchen sessions run by the Food Academy ndash a fun way to keep active and learnabout healthy food choicesSessions with the Barry McGuigan Boxing Academy ndash a chance to enjoy boxing in a safe andcomfortable environmentActivities with Active United Walking Sports which has a variety of different sports on offer frombasketball to football
Subscribe Past Issues
Partnership puts focus on community involvement in Newham The success of Newham CCGs engagement approach has led to a new partnership agreement which willensure community involvement remains at the heart of local NHS planning in Newham NHS Newham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has agreed a three-year partnership with IntelligentHealth and local partners to provide patient and public engagement services across the borough Under the contract Intelligent Health working closely with the West Ham United Foundation and StaywellPartnership will support the CCG to continue engaging with and involving local people in its work toimprove health and wellbeing in the borough Building on the success of the community prescription workthe partnership will focus on understanding and empowering the community to have more say andinvolvement in health from the outset Dr Prakash Chandra a local GP and chair of Newham CCG said ldquoCommunity involvement is at the heartof our work so we are delighted to announce our partnership with Intelligent Health who along with theWest Ham United Foundation and Staywell Partnership we have worked closely with for a while nowincluding on initiatives such as Beat the Street and Newham Community Prescription ldquoThrough our community ownership of health approach we have always been committed to working withlocal community organisations and our patients to transform and develop healthcare services in Newham ldquoThis new partnership will enable us to build on this work and harness the enthusiasm energy andknowledge of local people to bring about change ldquoIt is our belief that the NHS can only tackle health inequality and improve health outcomes by working inequal partnership with patients the third sector and our other partnersrdquo Under the contract agreed by the CCGrsquos governing body the partnership will focus on areas such asproviding a patient and public voice platform to enable patients to have their say about the way NewhamCCG buys local health services and growing the engagement of patient participation groups in everypractice across the borough
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Consultation on prescription of over-the-counter medicines The views of Newham residents are being sought on proposals to reduce prescribing of over-the-countermedicines for 33 minor short-term health concerns In the year to June 2017 the NHS spent nearly pound570m on prescriptions for medicines which can bepurchased over the counter from pharmacies and other outlets such as supermarkets These prescriptions include items for a condition that will heal without treatment or where they can bebought easily elsewhere such as vitamins Dr Prakash Chandra Chair of Newham CCG said This consultation gives people the opportunity tohave their say on the prescribing of over the counter medicines for 35 minor andor self-limitingconditions National guidance on prescribing over the counter items for these conditions could save the NHS moneyand put an end to the regional variations in what is available on prescription and allow the money saved tobe spent for the treatment of serious conditions like cancer In many cases self-care can be moreeffective and convenient than visting the GP and can free up valuable GP time The consultation which runs until 14 March is being carried out by NHS England and NHS ClinicalCommissioners in order to create a consistent national approach to prescribing All clinical commissioning groups including Newham CCG will receive guidance after the results of theconsultation are known Make your views known by completing the consultation here
Subscribe Past Issues
The right care in the right place at the right time Winter is the time for increased bugs and illnesses but itrsquos also the time to make sure we use the fullrange of health and care services so we all receive the best care possible in the right place at the righttime NHS Newham CCG Chair and local GP Dr Prakash Chandra recently described his experience of patientswith cold and flu-like symptoms attending his practice saying ldquoWhatever the illness or ailment we allwant the best care possible but itrsquos worth bearing in mind that sometimes a GP appointment or a trip tothe Emergency Department is not necessarily the best optionrdquo Health and social care services in Newham and across the NHS are increasingly working closely togetherto ensure people have access to the best most effective healthcare Dr Chandra added ldquoOf course for the most serious injuries or health conditions the nearest EmergencyDepartment is the best option but to ensure those who require emergency care get the treatment theyneed we all need to make sure we are using the full range of services health and care services have toofferrdquo There are a number of ways to get advice and support from the NHS
Keep your medicine cabinet well-stocked for treating minor health issuesGet advice from a pharmacist for help treating coughs colds and other minor ailmentsVisit NHS Choices for advice onlineCall NHS 111 free if you need health advice urgently
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Accountable Officer appointed by seven NHS CCGs in north east London The seven clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in north east London have announced the appointmentof Jane Milligan as the single Accountable Officer across NHS Waltham Forest Newham Tower HamletsCity and Hackney Barking and Dagenham Havering and Redbridge CCGs
Jane was previously the Chief Officer at Tower Hamlets CCG and Executive Lead for the North EastLondon Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP)
The appointment is the result of the seven CCGs in north east London having chosen to work collectivelyto maximise health outcomes for local people
The new arrangements will establish healthcare commissioning that is truly integrated around localpeople putting their needs first and delivering the national expectations set out in the NHS Five YearForward View This will harness the benefits of CCGs working together and collaborating with other NHSorganisations local authorities and the voluntary sector
Commenting on her appointment Jane said I am delighted to have been appointed as the singleaccountable officer for north east London There are clearly challenging times ahead for our health andcare system However this is an opportunity for us to work together to deliver high quality and sustainableservices I feel privileged to be in a position to build on the strong foundations within the system
Success for Newham CCG in diabetes and cancer care NHS Newham CCG is celebrating after being rated as outstanding for its diabetes care following anassessment by NHS England Patient education regular reviews and giving patients access to a team ofspecialists have contributed to the successful programme of work in the borough where diabetes isextremely prevalent In addition to this success the Secretary of State has written personally to Newham CCG givingcongratulations for achieving significant improvement in diagnostic performance This means morepatients are being tested within the target waiting time of six weeks Dr Prakash Chandra Chair of Newham CCG said ldquoThese achievements are testament to the successand hard work of our GPs and practices and I want to pass on my congratulations to them and thank themfor their hard work and dedication Through their commitment we are improving patient experience inNewhamrdquo
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Copyright copy 2018 NHS Newham Clinical Commissioning Group All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
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Partnership puts focus on community involvement in Newham The success of Newham CCGs engagement approach has led to a new partnership agreement which willensure community involvement remains at the heart of local NHS planning in Newham NHS Newham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has agreed a three-year partnership with IntelligentHealth and local partners to provide patient and public engagement services across the borough Under the contract Intelligent Health working closely with the West Ham United Foundation and StaywellPartnership will support the CCG to continue engaging with and involving local people in its work toimprove health and wellbeing in the borough Building on the success of the community prescription workthe partnership will focus on understanding and empowering the community to have more say andinvolvement in health from the outset Dr Prakash Chandra a local GP and chair of Newham CCG said ldquoCommunity involvement is at the heartof our work so we are delighted to announce our partnership with Intelligent Health who along with theWest Ham United Foundation and Staywell Partnership we have worked closely with for a while nowincluding on initiatives such as Beat the Street and Newham Community Prescription ldquoThrough our community ownership of health approach we have always been committed to working withlocal community organisations and our patients to transform and develop healthcare services in Newham ldquoThis new partnership will enable us to build on this work and harness the enthusiasm energy andknowledge of local people to bring about change ldquoIt is our belief that the NHS can only tackle health inequality and improve health outcomes by working inequal partnership with patients the third sector and our other partnersrdquo Under the contract agreed by the CCGrsquos governing body the partnership will focus on areas such asproviding a patient and public voice platform to enable patients to have their say about the way NewhamCCG buys local health services and growing the engagement of patient participation groups in everypractice across the borough
Subscribe Past Issues
Consultation on prescription of over-the-counter medicines The views of Newham residents are being sought on proposals to reduce prescribing of over-the-countermedicines for 33 minor short-term health concerns In the year to June 2017 the NHS spent nearly pound570m on prescriptions for medicines which can bepurchased over the counter from pharmacies and other outlets such as supermarkets These prescriptions include items for a condition that will heal without treatment or where they can bebought easily elsewhere such as vitamins Dr Prakash Chandra Chair of Newham CCG said This consultation gives people the opportunity tohave their say on the prescribing of over the counter medicines for 35 minor andor self-limitingconditions National guidance on prescribing over the counter items for these conditions could save the NHS moneyand put an end to the regional variations in what is available on prescription and allow the money saved tobe spent for the treatment of serious conditions like cancer In many cases self-care can be moreeffective and convenient than visting the GP and can free up valuable GP time The consultation which runs until 14 March is being carried out by NHS England and NHS ClinicalCommissioners in order to create a consistent national approach to prescribing All clinical commissioning groups including Newham CCG will receive guidance after the results of theconsultation are known Make your views known by completing the consultation here
Subscribe Past Issues
The right care in the right place at the right time Winter is the time for increased bugs and illnesses but itrsquos also the time to make sure we use the fullrange of health and care services so we all receive the best care possible in the right place at the righttime NHS Newham CCG Chair and local GP Dr Prakash Chandra recently described his experience of patientswith cold and flu-like symptoms attending his practice saying ldquoWhatever the illness or ailment we allwant the best care possible but itrsquos worth bearing in mind that sometimes a GP appointment or a trip tothe Emergency Department is not necessarily the best optionrdquo Health and social care services in Newham and across the NHS are increasingly working closely togetherto ensure people have access to the best most effective healthcare Dr Chandra added ldquoOf course for the most serious injuries or health conditions the nearest EmergencyDepartment is the best option but to ensure those who require emergency care get the treatment theyneed we all need to make sure we are using the full range of services health and care services have toofferrdquo There are a number of ways to get advice and support from the NHS
Keep your medicine cabinet well-stocked for treating minor health issuesGet advice from a pharmacist for help treating coughs colds and other minor ailmentsVisit NHS Choices for advice onlineCall NHS 111 free if you need health advice urgently
Subscribe Past Issues
Accountable Officer appointed by seven NHS CCGs in north east London The seven clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in north east London have announced the appointmentof Jane Milligan as the single Accountable Officer across NHS Waltham Forest Newham Tower HamletsCity and Hackney Barking and Dagenham Havering and Redbridge CCGs
Jane was previously the Chief Officer at Tower Hamlets CCG and Executive Lead for the North EastLondon Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP)
The appointment is the result of the seven CCGs in north east London having chosen to work collectivelyto maximise health outcomes for local people
The new arrangements will establish healthcare commissioning that is truly integrated around localpeople putting their needs first and delivering the national expectations set out in the NHS Five YearForward View This will harness the benefits of CCGs working together and collaborating with other NHSorganisations local authorities and the voluntary sector
Commenting on her appointment Jane said I am delighted to have been appointed as the singleaccountable officer for north east London There are clearly challenging times ahead for our health andcare system However this is an opportunity for us to work together to deliver high quality and sustainableservices I feel privileged to be in a position to build on the strong foundations within the system
Success for Newham CCG in diabetes and cancer care NHS Newham CCG is celebrating after being rated as outstanding for its diabetes care following anassessment by NHS England Patient education regular reviews and giving patients access to a team ofspecialists have contributed to the successful programme of work in the borough where diabetes isextremely prevalent In addition to this success the Secretary of State has written personally to Newham CCG givingcongratulations for achieving significant improvement in diagnostic performance This means morepatients are being tested within the target waiting time of six weeks Dr Prakash Chandra Chair of Newham CCG said ldquoThese achievements are testament to the successand hard work of our GPs and practices and I want to pass on my congratulations to them and thank themfor their hard work and dedication Through their commitment we are improving patient experience inNewhamrdquo
Subscribe Past Issues
Copyright copy 2018 NHS Newham Clinical Commissioning Group All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
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Consultation on prescription of over-the-counter medicines The views of Newham residents are being sought on proposals to reduce prescribing of over-the-countermedicines for 33 minor short-term health concerns In the year to June 2017 the NHS spent nearly pound570m on prescriptions for medicines which can bepurchased over the counter from pharmacies and other outlets such as supermarkets These prescriptions include items for a condition that will heal without treatment or where they can bebought easily elsewhere such as vitamins Dr Prakash Chandra Chair of Newham CCG said This consultation gives people the opportunity tohave their say on the prescribing of over the counter medicines for 35 minor andor self-limitingconditions National guidance on prescribing over the counter items for these conditions could save the NHS moneyand put an end to the regional variations in what is available on prescription and allow the money saved tobe spent for the treatment of serious conditions like cancer In many cases self-care can be moreeffective and convenient than visting the GP and can free up valuable GP time The consultation which runs until 14 March is being carried out by NHS England and NHS ClinicalCommissioners in order to create a consistent national approach to prescribing All clinical commissioning groups including Newham CCG will receive guidance after the results of theconsultation are known Make your views known by completing the consultation here
Subscribe Past Issues
The right care in the right place at the right time Winter is the time for increased bugs and illnesses but itrsquos also the time to make sure we use the fullrange of health and care services so we all receive the best care possible in the right place at the righttime NHS Newham CCG Chair and local GP Dr Prakash Chandra recently described his experience of patientswith cold and flu-like symptoms attending his practice saying ldquoWhatever the illness or ailment we allwant the best care possible but itrsquos worth bearing in mind that sometimes a GP appointment or a trip tothe Emergency Department is not necessarily the best optionrdquo Health and social care services in Newham and across the NHS are increasingly working closely togetherto ensure people have access to the best most effective healthcare Dr Chandra added ldquoOf course for the most serious injuries or health conditions the nearest EmergencyDepartment is the best option but to ensure those who require emergency care get the treatment theyneed we all need to make sure we are using the full range of services health and care services have toofferrdquo There are a number of ways to get advice and support from the NHS
Keep your medicine cabinet well-stocked for treating minor health issuesGet advice from a pharmacist for help treating coughs colds and other minor ailmentsVisit NHS Choices for advice onlineCall NHS 111 free if you need health advice urgently
Subscribe Past Issues
Accountable Officer appointed by seven NHS CCGs in north east London The seven clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in north east London have announced the appointmentof Jane Milligan as the single Accountable Officer across NHS Waltham Forest Newham Tower HamletsCity and Hackney Barking and Dagenham Havering and Redbridge CCGs
Jane was previously the Chief Officer at Tower Hamlets CCG and Executive Lead for the North EastLondon Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP)
The appointment is the result of the seven CCGs in north east London having chosen to work collectivelyto maximise health outcomes for local people
The new arrangements will establish healthcare commissioning that is truly integrated around localpeople putting their needs first and delivering the national expectations set out in the NHS Five YearForward View This will harness the benefits of CCGs working together and collaborating with other NHSorganisations local authorities and the voluntary sector
Commenting on her appointment Jane said I am delighted to have been appointed as the singleaccountable officer for north east London There are clearly challenging times ahead for our health andcare system However this is an opportunity for us to work together to deliver high quality and sustainableservices I feel privileged to be in a position to build on the strong foundations within the system
Success for Newham CCG in diabetes and cancer care NHS Newham CCG is celebrating after being rated as outstanding for its diabetes care following anassessment by NHS England Patient education regular reviews and giving patients access to a team ofspecialists have contributed to the successful programme of work in the borough where diabetes isextremely prevalent In addition to this success the Secretary of State has written personally to Newham CCG givingcongratulations for achieving significant improvement in diagnostic performance This means morepatients are being tested within the target waiting time of six weeks Dr Prakash Chandra Chair of Newham CCG said ldquoThese achievements are testament to the successand hard work of our GPs and practices and I want to pass on my congratulations to them and thank themfor their hard work and dedication Through their commitment we are improving patient experience inNewhamrdquo
Subscribe Past Issues
Copyright copy 2018 NHS Newham Clinical Commissioning Group All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Subscribe Past Issues
The right care in the right place at the right time Winter is the time for increased bugs and illnesses but itrsquos also the time to make sure we use the fullrange of health and care services so we all receive the best care possible in the right place at the righttime NHS Newham CCG Chair and local GP Dr Prakash Chandra recently described his experience of patientswith cold and flu-like symptoms attending his practice saying ldquoWhatever the illness or ailment we allwant the best care possible but itrsquos worth bearing in mind that sometimes a GP appointment or a trip tothe Emergency Department is not necessarily the best optionrdquo Health and social care services in Newham and across the NHS are increasingly working closely togetherto ensure people have access to the best most effective healthcare Dr Chandra added ldquoOf course for the most serious injuries or health conditions the nearest EmergencyDepartment is the best option but to ensure those who require emergency care get the treatment theyneed we all need to make sure we are using the full range of services health and care services have toofferrdquo There are a number of ways to get advice and support from the NHS
Keep your medicine cabinet well-stocked for treating minor health issuesGet advice from a pharmacist for help treating coughs colds and other minor ailmentsVisit NHS Choices for advice onlineCall NHS 111 free if you need health advice urgently
Subscribe Past Issues
Accountable Officer appointed by seven NHS CCGs in north east London The seven clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in north east London have announced the appointmentof Jane Milligan as the single Accountable Officer across NHS Waltham Forest Newham Tower HamletsCity and Hackney Barking and Dagenham Havering and Redbridge CCGs
Jane was previously the Chief Officer at Tower Hamlets CCG and Executive Lead for the North EastLondon Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP)
The appointment is the result of the seven CCGs in north east London having chosen to work collectivelyto maximise health outcomes for local people
The new arrangements will establish healthcare commissioning that is truly integrated around localpeople putting their needs first and delivering the national expectations set out in the NHS Five YearForward View This will harness the benefits of CCGs working together and collaborating with other NHSorganisations local authorities and the voluntary sector
Commenting on her appointment Jane said I am delighted to have been appointed as the singleaccountable officer for north east London There are clearly challenging times ahead for our health andcare system However this is an opportunity for us to work together to deliver high quality and sustainableservices I feel privileged to be in a position to build on the strong foundations within the system
Success for Newham CCG in diabetes and cancer care NHS Newham CCG is celebrating after being rated as outstanding for its diabetes care following anassessment by NHS England Patient education regular reviews and giving patients access to a team ofspecialists have contributed to the successful programme of work in the borough where diabetes isextremely prevalent In addition to this success the Secretary of State has written personally to Newham CCG givingcongratulations for achieving significant improvement in diagnostic performance This means morepatients are being tested within the target waiting time of six weeks Dr Prakash Chandra Chair of Newham CCG said ldquoThese achievements are testament to the successand hard work of our GPs and practices and I want to pass on my congratulations to them and thank themfor their hard work and dedication Through their commitment we are improving patient experience inNewhamrdquo
Subscribe Past Issues
Copyright copy 2018 NHS Newham Clinical Commissioning Group All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Subscribe Past Issues
Accountable Officer appointed by seven NHS CCGs in north east London The seven clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in north east London have announced the appointmentof Jane Milligan as the single Accountable Officer across NHS Waltham Forest Newham Tower HamletsCity and Hackney Barking and Dagenham Havering and Redbridge CCGs
Jane was previously the Chief Officer at Tower Hamlets CCG and Executive Lead for the North EastLondon Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP)
The appointment is the result of the seven CCGs in north east London having chosen to work collectivelyto maximise health outcomes for local people
The new arrangements will establish healthcare commissioning that is truly integrated around localpeople putting their needs first and delivering the national expectations set out in the NHS Five YearForward View This will harness the benefits of CCGs working together and collaborating with other NHSorganisations local authorities and the voluntary sector
Commenting on her appointment Jane said I am delighted to have been appointed as the singleaccountable officer for north east London There are clearly challenging times ahead for our health andcare system However this is an opportunity for us to work together to deliver high quality and sustainableservices I feel privileged to be in a position to build on the strong foundations within the system
Success for Newham CCG in diabetes and cancer care NHS Newham CCG is celebrating after being rated as outstanding for its diabetes care following anassessment by NHS England Patient education regular reviews and giving patients access to a team ofspecialists have contributed to the successful programme of work in the borough where diabetes isextremely prevalent In addition to this success the Secretary of State has written personally to Newham CCG givingcongratulations for achieving significant improvement in diagnostic performance This means morepatients are being tested within the target waiting time of six weeks Dr Prakash Chandra Chair of Newham CCG said ldquoThese achievements are testament to the successand hard work of our GPs and practices and I want to pass on my congratulations to them and thank themfor their hard work and dedication Through their commitment we are improving patient experience inNewhamrdquo
Subscribe Past Issues
Copyright copy 2018 NHS Newham Clinical Commissioning Group All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Subscribe Past Issues
Copyright copy 2018 NHS Newham Clinical Commissioning Group All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Subscribe Past Issues