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Trial scheme will see GP receptionists refer patients to services without seeing doctor

By The Press Association25th September 2017News England

An initiative to train GP receptionists in directing patients to different services if they do not require an appointment with a doctor has been trialled in parts of England. Some

‘It took us too long to reach out’ after Grenfell fire, admits British Red Cross chief

By Jemma Crew & Henry Vaughan5th September 2017News England

The head of the British Red Cross has admitted it took too long to reach out to community groups helping in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire. Mike Adamson

Concern at increasing reliance on A&E by dementia patients nearing end of life

By Ella Pickover22nd August 2017News England

There has been a “worrying” increase in the reliance on emergency care for dementia patients nearing the end of their lives, experts have warned. Researchers have called for better support

Nurses warn NHS plans could see hospital beds and community services reduced

By Ella Pickover14th February 2017News England

Plans to transform the NHS in England could lead to cuts in hospital beds and community services, leading nurses have warned. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said proper funding

Resources: House of Care launch learning report and short films

By Iain MacDonald21st December 2016Reports & Resources

The House of Care (HoC) Programme in Scotland has published a learning report that captures stories from people living with long term conditions and staff from across Scotland who have

Only 19% of GP surgeries offering extended hours seven days a week

By The Press Association16th December 2016News England

Only around one in five GP surgeries offer extended hours to patients seven days a week, official data shows. The Government has committed to improving access to GPs in the

Bridgend Council first to implement new community care IT system

By Iain MacDonald22nd June 2016News Wales

Wales’ ground-breaking new IT system for health and social care has been switched on by Bridgend County Borough Council. This was the first implementation of the new Welsh Community Care

Survey identifies demand for Community Development for Social Work in Northern Ireland

By 14th June 2016Education & Training

A survey led by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust Website (SHSCT) has identified demand and content for a Community Development Training Programme in the Professionals in Practice (PiP) Framework

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Trial scheme will see GP receptionists refer patients to services without seeing doctor

‘It took us too long to reach out’ after Grenfell fire, admits British Red Cross chief

Concern at increasing reliance on A&E by dementia patients nearing end of life

Nurses warn NHS plans could see hospital beds and community services reduced

Only 19% of GP surgeries offering extended hours seven days a week

Bridgend Council first to implement new community care IT system

Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation

Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother branded ‘executioners’ as pair are jailed for life

Letby legal team seeks fresh bid to challenge convictions of child serial killer

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Tag: Community Care

Trial scheme will see GP receptionists refer patients to services without seeing doctor

‘It took us too long to reach out’ after Grenfell fire, admits British Red Cross chief

Concern at increasing reliance on A&E by dementia patients nearing end of life

Nurses warn NHS plans could see hospital beds and community services reduced

Resources: House of Care launch learning report and short films

Only 19% of GP surgeries offering extended hours seven days a week

More patients delayed leaving hospital while ready for discharge in Scotland

Bridgend Council first to implement new community care IT system

Survey identifies demand for Community Development for Social Work in Northern Ireland

Resources: Co-production In Practice – New film from Research in Practice