How to improve communication from GPs to hospital specialists at the point of referrals?
Anticipated date of observations: from Aug 2023 – Jan 2023 Communication issues between primary and secondary care have been highlighted in recent research studies. For example, GPs referrals are sometimes returned to the practice without any clinical action being taken and GPs had to see patient more often as a result of delayed referrals. This […]
Let’s Talk: Royston
NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, part of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System (ICS), is working together to improve the health and wellbeing of communities in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Royston. People like you, who live or work in our area, are at the centre of their work – so NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough wants to hear […]
Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather
An amber hot weather warning has been issued by the UK Health & Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office. While many people enjoy warmer summer weather, hot weather can cause some people to become unwell through overheating (becoming uncomfortably hot), dehydration. Heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Anyone can become unwell when the weather is hot. People […]
Level 3 weather warning from the Met Office issued
From Monday 6th March until Thursday 9th March there is a high probability of severe cold weather and icy conditions. There are warnings that cold weather can be a “risk” to health, particularly for those over 65, under five, or with long-term health conditions. How to keep your home warm in the cold snap: • […]
Granta Medical Practices PPG Patient Survey 2023
Our patient survey goes live today, 1st March 2023, and will remain open until 31st March 2023. Please click here to access the survey. If you know someone who does not have access to a computer or a mobile telephone, there will be hard copies available in every Granta surgery, along with a collection box. We […]