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.
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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.
Wirral PCNs deliver close to 6000 Covid-19 vaccinations in less than a week
Local PCN have delivered nearly 6000 Covid-19 vaccines in the first week of the Wirral NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Service.
Clinicians and volunteers needed for Wirral NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Service
Primary Care Wirral are supporting local PCNs in the recruitment of clinical staff and volunteers as part of the Wirral Covid-19 Vaccination Programme.
Health Coaches Q&A: What to expect from our new PCN role
The brand-new Primary Care Wirral team of Health Coaches have devised a detailed Q&A video to explain more about their new PCN role.
Breaking new ground in ‘Lifestyle Medicine’ during Covid-19 in Wirral
Lucy Holmes, Primary Care Wirral Health & Wellbeing Operations Manager, explains how non-clinical support from Wellbeing Practitioners (Link Workers) and Health Coaches is helping Wirral practices lower pressure on clinical staff and allow patients access the holistic care they need during Covid-19.
Primary Care Wirral AGM 2020 – What are we up to?
Today is Primary Care Wirral’s AGM 2020. Check out this short infographic explaining how PCW has been supporting member practices and PCNs.
New videos to celebrate Link Worker Day 2020
Primary Care Wirral have expanded their Wellbeing Practitioner Awareness Campaign with new videos to celebrate Link Worker Day 2020.
PCW enables Immunisation Training for Wirral
The federation’s Immunisation Training Programme has granted access to annual updates and first-time education for over 180 Primary Care staff in Wirral.
PCW takes over Bidston Train Station Car Park Covid-19 testing centre
Primary Care Wirral has taken operational control of the Bidston Station park and ride Covid-19 testing centre as part of a wider action plan focused on increasing testing in Wirral.
Happy National Fitness Day!
Today is National Fitness Day, and to celebrate we have created a training video with quick and easy exercises to boost your energy levels.
CQC praise PCW Covid-19 Action Plan
Primary Care Wirral have received a positive response from the CQC North Region team following an engagement and support call relating to Covid-19 planning.
PCW hubs to run Social Care Covid-19 Antibody Testing
PCW has diversified its Additional Capacity Hubs offering to provide Covid-19 Antibody Testing for social care staff working in Wirral.
PCW launches Wellbeing Practitioners Awareness Campaign
Primary Care Wirral is launching ‘Let’s Talk!’, a communications campaign to support local PCNs and GP surgeries increase patient awareness of the new Wellbeing Practitioner role.
PCW provide physical activity support for Wirral cancer patients
Primary Care Wirral are working in partnership with Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) in an initiative to increase physical activity levels for cancer patients.
Wirral PCN awarded with WCHC Heart Award
Healthier South Wirral PCN has received the Excellence in Partnership Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Heart Award.
Primary Care Wirral Covid-19 July Update
Since February, Primary Care Wirral (PCW) has worked with healthcare providers, local businesses and community groups to source Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), create additional facilities for Covid-19 care, facilitate community support and keep patients in the loop with the latest coronavirus information.
New Covid-19 Respiratory Tele-Consult Service for Practices
COPD Enhanced Respiratory Tele-Consult Service is a new remote consultation facility designed to support PCNs and practices during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Two Wirral PCNs to hire Health Coaches
Healthy South Wirral and Healthier West Wirral are the first local PCNs to offer patients lifestyle support through the new Health & Wellbeing Coach role.
Wirral PPE campaign receives over 1700 donations
PCW has collected over 1700 items of PPE for local NHS primary care staff via the generous donations to the Breathe Wirral campaign.
Primary Care Wirral nurse honoured with Queen’s Nursing Award
PCW Practice Nurse Helen Hurst will receive the prestigious Queen’s Nursing Award for her committed work in supporting UK military veterans.
PCW members ‘delighted’ with 2019 investments results
PCW member practices have revealed the results of their service improvements following a funding injection from Primary Care Wirral GP Federation in early 2019.
New PCW Social Prescribing Offer for PCNs
Primary Care Wirral is working in colaboration with key local organisations to provide Wirral PCNs with a new Social Prescribing Service.
PCW and WUTH Clinical Pharmacists Solution for PCNs
Primary Care Wirral’s and Wirral University Teaching Hospital partnership has been expanded to offer Clinical Pharmacist services for Primary Care Networks in Wirral.
Wirral Primary Care Networks to collaborate with PCW
Primary Care Wirral will provide legal, financial, managerial and HR support as Wirral PCNs shape their governance structures.
Primary Care Wirral to launch Nursing Team Enhancement Programme
‘Strong GP Nursing for Primary Care’ is a nursing team enhancement programme aimed at supporting sustainable recruitment and retention in Primary Care.
Primary Care Wirral membership grows to 28 general practices
Estuary Medical Practice and Parkfield Medical Centre, are the last two GP Practices to join Primary Care Wirral Federation.