by SunderlandGPAlliance | Jan 28, 2016 | Members-only
The Alliance has recently appointed a project manager, Tracey Teasdale, to take forward the proposals within Enhanced Primary Care (EPC). EPC forms one of the three Vanguard workstreams alongside Community Integrated Teams and Recovery at Home, and aims to develop a...
by SunderlandGPAlliance | Dec 9, 2015 | Newsletter
GP Practices support Sunderland People first. Sunderland People First, a self-advocacy group for people with learning difficulties, are working with GP Practices across the city to roll out Safe Places. The Safe Place Scheme aims to provide vulnerable people with...
by SunderlandGPAlliance | Dec 9, 2015 | Newsletter
Tens of thousands of Sunderland patients will now be able to access a pharmacist at their local GP practice thanks to funding obtained by Sunderland GP Alliance. The NHS England pilot scheme asked for proposals that would see closer integration of pharmacy with...
by SunderlandGPAlliance | Nov 30, 2015 | Members
The Alliance has been appointed to evaluate the Extended Access pilots currently in operation in the North, East and West localities, with a view to informing future service provision. Clearly, there is a national push for longer opening hours, including seven day...
by SunderlandGPAlliance | Nov 30, 2015 | Members
As you may know, NHS England recently announced a pilot programme of clinical pharmacists working in general practice. Clinical pharmacists work as part of the general practice team to resolve day-to-day medicine issues, and consult with and treat patients directly....