Archive for January, 2010
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Local MP John Hemming attended a special event to mark the official opening of the Richmond Primary Care Centre in Stechford on Friday (22nd January).
Since opening in November, the £8.5m centre has already transformed healthcare provision in the local area by bringing together a wide range of health services under one roof. This includes the Iridium Medical Practice, physiotherapy, podiatry, health visiting, district nursing and community dental services.
Unveiling a commemorative plaque, John Hemming said: “I am really supportive of the new Richmond Primary Care Centre, which I know has already made a big difference to the local population. It is well placed to meet people’s healthcare needs in the 21st century and is greatly appreciated by my constituents.”
Paul Sabapathy, Chairman of NHS Birmingham East and North, said: “It’s great to see this centre up and running and providing the best possible healthcare for people living in and around Stechford. I would like to thank all our staff and partners who have worked so hard on developing this building.”
The new centre is part of a series of new developments by NHS Birmingham East and North in partnership with the Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) and BaS LIFT, which seeks to regenerate health and care services in the local community.
It is located on a one acre site on the corner of Richmond Road and Bordesley Green East is only 1.5km from Heartlands Hospital, with excellent transport links to and from the centre, as well as providing on site patient and staff parking.
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Enquiries
For more information, please contact Niki McGrath, NHS Birmingham East and North External Communications Manager, on 0121 380 0620.
Notes for editors
Photo caption: (from left to right): Paul Sabapathy, Chairman of NHS Birmingham East and North; John Hemming MP; Dr Sanghera, GP, Iridium Medical Practice and Richard Cutler, Development Director of Prime. The full address for Richmond Primary Care Centre is Bordesley Green East, Stechford, Birmingham B33 8TA, telephone 0121 241 5025
The Iridium Medical Practice
The Iridium Medical Practice was formed following the merger of four local GP practices*, making it the largest practice in the area. Based on the ground floor of the centre, it is open 8am to 8.30pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 8am to 6.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
*The Iridium Medical Practice is an amalgamation of the following practices:
- Dr M Brown, Fairway Surgery, 475 Bordesley Green East, Stechford
- Dr J.Sanghera, Severn House Surgery, 96 Albert Road, Stechford
- Drs Watson and Attalla Stechford Health Centre, 393 Station Road, Stechford
- Dr Zaki, Stechford Health Centre, 393 Station Road, Stechford
NHS Birmingham East and North
NHS Birmingham East and North is one of 152 primary care trusts within the English NHS. As a PCT it is responsible for the wise investment of public money to ensure health improvement, access to health services and where appropriate the provision of health services to a local population of some 438,000 people, across 17 wards across north and east Birmingham.
In summary we organise and fund the delivery of health care with the involvement of local people, maximising health outcomes for every pound spent – this is often referred to as commissioning.
Tags: iridium
Posted in Business development, Community (aka district) nursing, Community health services, Dentists, GPs, General public, Health improvement, Health visiting, News, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Press and media, Press release, Richmond Primary Care Centre, Stechford and Yardley North, The services we offer, What we spend and how we spend it, Who we are and what we do | No Comments »
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Foodnet writes: We all know that we should be aiming to eat 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day, however sometimes it may feel challenging to fit them into our daily diet. Eating 5 portions of fruit and vegetables helps reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers. Here are some tips of how to include fruit and vegetables into your diet. (more…)
Tags: 5 a day, foodnet
Posted in Blog, Community health services, General public, Health improvement, Nutrition, The services we offer | No Comments »
Friday, January 15th, 2010
East and north Birmingham residents have two great walk-in urgent care centres at Warren Farm, Kingstanding and Washwood Heath where they can go to get quick treatment for minor injuries and ailments.
Urgent care centres provide fast and convenient NHS treatment. You can see an experienced nurse for advice, assessment and treatment for minor ailments and injuries such as cuts, bruises, minor infections, strains, sprains and skin complaints.
Warren Farm Urgent Care Centre
Based in a friendly and welcoming environment at Warren Farm Health Centre in Kingstanding, the service is for individuals, families and children.
Anyone can walk in without an appointment and see a specialist nurse. Waiting times are usually around 20 minutes.
The Centre can also provide information to help you manage your condition, or refer you directly and quickly to local Accident and Emergency Departments when needed.
Contact and address details
Warren Farm Urgent Care Centre
Warren Farm Health Centre
Warren Farm Road
Kingstanding
B44 0PU
Opening times
Open daily from 8.30am to 7.30pm
Washwood Heath Urgent Care Centre
Washwood Heath Urgent Care Centre is a walk-in service for anyone suffering from a minor ailment, illness or injury. It provides treatment for a range of minor illnesses and injuries, from rashes and earaches, to minor wounds and burns.
Based at Washwood Heath Health Centre, specialist nurses are on hand to provide a confidential service, and also offer emergency contraception.
Contact and address details
Washwood Heath Urgent Care Centre
Washwood Heath Health Centre
Clodeshall Road
Saltley
B8 3SN
Opening times
Open 9am – 6.30pm (except Christmas Day). Closed Thursday and Friday.
Other services
Urgent care centres in the news
Posted in Emergencies and urgent care, Featured, GPs, Warren Farm Urgent Care Centre, Washwood Heath Urgent Care Centre | No Comments »
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
A group of Midland doctors have signed a contract to run new a GP practice in the north of Birmingham. This follows national investment to increase access to GPs by communities that have traditionally experienced greater levels of ill health and have had access to a lower number of GPs than other areas.
As part of the national Equitable Access to Primary Medical Care programme, NHS Birmingham East and North has been allocated extra funding to commission new GP practices and a new GP-led health centre. Following a detailed tender process, work on a new practice for Kingstanding was given the green light when the GPs came in to sign contracts with the trust.
GP services within the practice will be provided on behalf of NHS Birmingham East and North by Assura Vertis LLP, a partnership between 23 GP practices in the Redditch and Bromsgrove area and leading specialist healthcare provider Assura.
The new practice, which will be based at the Warren Farm Health Centre, will be working with its local community to develop an increased range of health facilities, relevant to the needs of the local population. The practice will be open to patients until 8pm two evenings a week and on Saturday mornings.
Director of Resources Jonathan Tringham said: “I am delighted that we are working in partnership to produce a brand new GP practice with high quality services for patients. We have taken into account what our patients wanted from a GP practice and have incorporated views put forward through the public consultation.”
Dr Ian Morrey, a GP and chair of Assura Vertis, said: “Assura Vertis is pleased to have this opportunity to work with NHS Birmingham East and North to provide this additional access to a GP or nurse for the local community. We look forward to providing the patients of Kingstanding with high quality, easy and convenient access to a GP or nurse, when they need it.”
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Enquiries
For more information on NHS Birmingham East and North, please contact Sally Brooks, Acting Head of Communications and Involvement on 0121 380 9103 or sally.brooks@benpct.nhs.uk .
Press enquiries regarding Assura Vertis to:
Andrew McKeon, AJM Public Relations. Tel: 01423 734 560; Mobile: 07802 484 155
Louise Bathersby, Assura Group. Tel: 020 7107 3830
Notes for editors
NHS Birmingham East and North is one of 153 Primary Care Trusts within the English NHS. As a trust it is responsible for the wise investment of public money to ensure health improvement, access to health services and where appropriate the provision of health services to a population of some 438,000 people, across 17 wards across north and east Birmingham.
In summary we organise and fund the delivery of health care with the involvement of people, maximising health outcomes for every pound spent – this is often referred to as commissioning.
Assura Vertis is a clinical services organisation that is a join venture partnership between 23 GP practices and Assura, a specialist healthcare provider. It is a local organisation that was set up by 87 local GPs and Assura to provide community based services which offer patients additional choice. Assura Vertis is owned 50:50 by the GP practices and Assura and is run by a clinical management board (CMB) which comprises four GPs, a business director and an Assura representative. The CMB is responsible for all clinical matters. Assura provides all the necessary support in the way of funding, service and commercial expertise, IT, business processes and additional resources. Assura Vertis provides an Echocardiography, Dermatology and Physiotherapy Service in the community.
Tags: assura vertis
Posted in Commissioning, Community health services, Contracts, Estates and facilities, GPs, General public, Health Centres and facilities, Health services, Kingstanding, News, Press release, Service information, The services we offer, Warren Farm Health Centre, What we spend and how we spend it, Who we are and what we do | 3 Comments »
Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Ambulance bosses and local hospitals are urging you to make sure choose the right NHS service if you are feeling unwell.
With more extreme winter weather expected, local emergency departments are busier than usual. Those with minor injuries or ailments, such as cold and flu-like symptoms, are advised to call their GP for advice, call NHS Direct or attend a local walk-in centre.
Make the right choice
999 calls and Accident and Emergency (A&E) services are for serious health care problems and should not be used in place of other services. Using them responsibly will ensure they are able to respond quickly to those who are most in need of their help.
Download the feeling unwell leaflet
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Tags: A&E, choose well, nhs direct, winter
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Sunday, January 3rd, 2010
Foodnet writes: A recent World Cancer Research Fund report highlighted the dangers of over-eating ham and other processed meats, as they can lead to an increased risk of bowel cancer. (more…)
Tags: healthy eating, lunch, sandwiches
Posted in Blog, Children, Community health services, Families, Health improvement, Nutrition, Parents, The services we offer | No Comments »
