An event on Monday for clinicians and commissioners from across the South region marked Learning Disability Week 2016, with a focus on how services are being transformed for those with a learning disability and/or autism. Around 80 people attended the event, representing NHS organisations and local authority social care, to discuss how the Transforming Care […]

NHS England, Healthwatch and local Clinical Commissioning Groups, have been working with all four hospital trusts in Southern Hampshire to informally engage with patients and the public throughout March – June 2016 about plans for vascular services. An expert clinical review of services in Southern Hampshire was carried out in October 2015. The review concluded […]

The Kent Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) working in partnership with Family Matters, East Kent Rapeline and Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) has now introduced talking therapies for victims of sexual assault in Kent and Medway. Talking through issues gives people the chance to explore their thoughts and feelings and […]

NHS England, Healthwatch and local Clinical Commissioning Groups, will be working with all four hospital trusts in Southern Hampshire to engage with patients and the public about a new proposal on the future of Southern Hampshire vascular services. The expert clinical review of services in Southern Hampshire carried out in October 2015, concluded that change is needed to […]

Six NHS organisations across the South received awards in a national competition recognising success in delivering the Friends and Family Test patient feedback tool. As part of the Spotlight Week to promote the Friends and Family Test, the awards were announced at a national conference held on Thursday. They included: Winner of the Primary Care […]

Local NHS organisations across the South have received 21 nominations in a national competition recognising success in delivering the Friends and Family Test (FFT) patient feedback tool. The shortlist for the national Friends and Family Test Awards is announced today, the start of a ‘Spotlight Week’, seeking to raise awareness of and promote patient participation […]

The Practice Group, a healthcare provider which manages services at five local surgeries in Brighton and Hove, has informed NHS England that they wish to stop providing these services. In response to the provider’s decision, we have been working to ensure patients can continue to get the care they need once The Practice Group stops […]

The purpose of this report is to highlight the current position and compliance issues across Kent and Medway’s’ vascular services and to recommend proceeding to an options appraisal review to the Programme Board. The options appraisal review will consider and then recommend to the Programme Board how providers of vascular services in Kent and Medway […]

Did you know that blood in your pee could be a sign of bladder or kidney cancer? It is good news that there is greater understanding amongst the public that this is a key symptom and they know it is important to go and see their doctor if it happens – partly thanks to the […]

Involving young people in supporting the health and care of others is proven to have positive benefits to patients, the community and young volunteers. It is part of delivering the vision for health and care, The Five Year Forward View, and supports the national #iwill campaign. Join us for a free one-day practical seminar to […]