New Learning Disability Training for healthcare staff
A new online 4-part training programme will help Primary Care staff understand how to deliver excellent care for people with a learning disability.
PCW gives practices access to staff via Kickstart Scheme
PCW has successfully gained Kickstart Scheme gateway employer status after securing funding to create new job placements for 16-24 year olds on Universal Credit at risk of long term unemployment.
Weight Management Programme pilot starts in April
‘The Wirral Weigh’ is a new Weight Management Programme aimed at supporting patients during their weight loss journey within a friendly group setting.
QR Code Poster for Covid-19 Vaccination Centres
We have created a poster including a QR code and a link to a PCW page where patients can find information on what they should do after they have received their Covid-19 vaccine.
Covid-19 vaccination clinic for patients with learning disabilities and/or autism
A dedicated clinic has facilitated the immunisation of nearly 70 patients with learning disabilities and/or autism, and 42 carers in just one day.
PCN roles offer added support during Covid-19 vaccine roll-out
Lucy Holmes, PCW Health & Wellbeing Operations Manager, explains how non-clinical support from Wellbeing Practitioners (Social Prescribing Link Workers) and Health Coaches have facilitated the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out in Wirral. Includes CASE STUDY
New PCW Cancer Care Coordinator team to support cancer patients in Wirral
A new team of PCW Cancer Care Coordinators will help increase specialist support for cancer patients across three local Primary Care Networks.
PCW Learning Disability Team bring back Health Action Plan
People with learning disabilities and autism are being provided with a Health Action Plan to help them keep track of their health and become more independent.
New Home Workout Video for Cancer Patients
Our Cancer Physical Activity Practitioner, Georgina Hannaway, has created a 20 minute low to medium home workout designed for cancer patients.
PCW secures over 400 local volunteers for Covid-19 vaccine programme
The team at Primary Care Wirral wants to say huge thank you for the incredible response to our Covid-19 vaccine volunteer drive.