A local GP surgery has praised its ‘unsung hero’ – a doctor who has come out of retirement to work for free during the COVID-19 pandemic - as part of National Volunteers Week (1-7 June). Dr Tim Foster came forward in the early stages of the response to the new virus, when he learned that his old practice was facing difficulties, with several staff members off sick, or having … [Read more...] about ‘Amazing’ GP volunteers to help tackle COVID-19
Archives for June 2020
GP practices across the South East are now just a video call away
Most GP practices in the South East now have the ability to have video appointments with patients, after a programme to introduce the technology was accelerated in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As part of the Long Term Plan for the NHS, NHS England and NHS Improvement’s Digital First programme was established to make use of technology to provide all … [Read more...] about GP practices across the South East are now just a video call away
Public feedback to Hampshire GPs during pandemic
During these unprecedented times we have seen people every Thursday clapping for the NHS and other key workers to show appreciation for their hard work. It is easy to focus on the NHS staff working in hospitals, at the front line of fighting Covid 19, and sometimes our GP practices are the unsung heroes. West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), the NHS … [Read more...] about Public feedback to Hampshire GPs during pandemic
Three cheers for volunteers at Hampshire Hospitals
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating the amazing volunteers who generously give their time to make a difference in the trust’s three hospitals and in the community, as part of National Volunteers Week. Over 500 volunteers play a crucial part in supporting patients, staff and visitors at Hampshire Hospitals in a range of roles including lending a hand to … [Read more...] about Three cheers for volunteers at Hampshire Hospitals
Exciting improvements planned for local health system
HEALTH services across north and mid Hampshire are set to undergo their biggest modernisation programme in 50 years. Hampshire Together: Modernising our Hospitals and Health Services, is an exciting programme that will involve all NHS and social care services across Alton, Andover, Basingstoke, Eastleigh, Winchester and the surrounding areas. The centrepiece will be the … [Read more...] about Exciting improvements planned for local health system