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Spring into action and make sure you and your family are ready for your healthcare needs this Easter
Published on Apr 11, 2019
You may be going away for a few days or just relaxing at home, but if you still want to enjoy your long Easter weekend with your family and friends you need to do a few things in advance to look after your health and be prepared for those unexpected injuries or illnesses. GP Practices will be closed over the bank holiday so if you take regular [...]
Volunteer pet care service could be just what the doctor ordered
Published on Apr 3, 2019
Living with a pet can be really good for our health and wellbeing. However, concern about what will happen to a much loved dog, cat or budgie can lead to people refusing medical treatment or leaving hospital sooner than they should. Refusing treatment can lead to their condition worsening, mean they need longer and more complex care from the NHS [...]
Dermatology Service in the running for national award
Published on Apr 2, 2019
An innovative dermatology service that has reduced waiting times for patients in North East Lincolnshire is in the running for a national award. The teledermatology technology introduced by Virgin Care in 2017 has benefited hundreds of patients. Teledermatology allows specialists quickly to examine and triage cases from photographic images, [...]
Complete online test to determine Type 2 diabetes risk
Published on Apr 2, 2019
People in the Humber region and parts of Yorkshire are being encouraged to know their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes – by taking an online test, which takes just three minutes to complete. Some 12.3 million people in the UK are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. If left untreated, diabetes can cause blindness, kidney failure, limb [...]
Next meeting of the Governing Body
Published on Mar 22, 2019
The next meeting of the Governing Body is taking place at 2.30pm on Thursday 28th March, 2019 at the Bremerhaven Room, Grimsby Town Hall, Grimsby. Members of the public are welcome to attend. To access the meeting papers click here To enable the CCG to make any reasonable adjustments to the venue for this meeting, please inform us if you have any [...]
Breakfast with benefits for businesses
Published on Mar 21, 2019
Businesses in North East Lincolnshire have the opportunity over breakfast to find out how supporting those people they employ who have caring responsibilities can provide benefits in return. Local business leaders are being offered free help and advice in providing support for carers and the benefits for both them and their staff. Breakfast will [...]
Primary Care Commissioning Committee - 26th March 2019
Published on Mar 20, 2019
Members of the public are welcome to attend the CCG Primary Care Commissioning Committee which looks at the functions and issues relating to the Commissioning of Primary Care Medical Services. The meeting is taking place on 26th March at 2.00 – 4.00pm At Centre4, Wooten Road, Nunsthorpe, Grimsby For Papers of the meeting please click here.
Next meeting of the Union Board
Published on Mar 13, 2019
The next meeting of the Union Board is taking place at 1.00pm on Tuesday 19th March, 2019 at the Banqueting Room, Grimsby Town Hall, Grimsby. Members of the public are welcome to attend. To access the meeting papers click here To enable the CCG to make any reasonable adjustments to the venue for this meeting, please inform us if you have any [...]