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EADT coverage of the GP Fellowship Scheme – Recruitment drive launches today in bid to boost Suffolk’s GP numbers

Posted: Monday 14th of September 2015

A drive to boost Suffolk’s dwindling number of family doctors is being launched by health commissioners today – with hospital placements and overseas work among the opportunities being offered to newly-qualified practitioners. To read the article please click on the following link http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/recruitment_drive_launches_today_in_bid_to_boost_suffolk_s_gp_numbers_1_4157131

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North East Essex Diabetes awarded Highly Commended for delivery of X-Pert Diabetes Programme

Posted: Monday 14th of September 2015

13th July 2015 The North East Essex Diabetes team are delighted to announce that they have been awarded with a Highly Commended for The greatest improvement in Cardiovascular Disease risk factors (Cholesterol & Blood Pressure) at 6 months after delivery of the X-Pert diabetes programme. This national diabetes programme is...

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Suffolk GP Federation mentioned in EADT News Article

Posted: Monday 14th of September 2015

Dr Havard column – Reform would benefit GPs & patients To read the full article please click on the following link: EADT_Dr Havard column.pdf

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A new look for diabetes services

Posted: Monday 14th of September 2015

26 June, 2015 | By Jennifer Trueland Unacceptable variations in patient experience pushed commissioners in North East Essex to put diabetes services out to tender Getting involved: Patient forums can reveal variations in people’s experience of services Involving patients in taking a good hard look at diabetes services in North...

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Suffolk GP practice caring for 10,000 patients to be operated by just two GPs as of August

Posted: Monday 14th of September 2015

Suffolk GP practice caring for 10,000 patients to be operated by just two GPs as of August Bosses at the Combs Ford Surgery in Stowmarket stressed last night that people who use the centre will continue to be given good quality care, with additional clinicians being drafted in to address...

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The Suffolk GP Federation presents at the RCGP East of England Symposium

Posted: Monday 14th of September 2015

Introduction given by Debs Banerjee, Non-exec director Suffolk Federation & Partner at Barrack Lane Surgery, Ipswich and by David Pannell, CEO of Suffolk GP Federation To view the presentation please click on the following link: RCGP Symposium – June 2015.pdf

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Suffolk GP Federation Newsletter – June 2015

Posted: Monday 14th of September 2015

9th June 2015 – New Board Directors – PM Challenge Fund Update – Example of Primary Care ‘ working at scale’ – Community Services – Open Meeting for West Practices – Integrated Care Organisations (ICO) in Suffolk – West Suffolk Community Pain Service – Non-Member Practices – Update on East...

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Living with pain: Empowering patients – June 2015 edition of Jigsaw

Posted: Monday 14th of September 2015

By Suffolk GP Federation’s Community Pain Management Nurse Consultant and Service Manager, Gill Simon To view the article please click on the following link: NHS(WSCCG) – Jigsaw_June15.pdf

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Patient Satisfaction Survey results for 2014/2015

Posted: Monday 14th of September 2015

Feedback from patients following appointments at Ultrasound, Lymphoedema, Diabetes and Cardiology Clinics Patient Satisfaction Surveys -1st Quarter Feedback Summary 2014-2015.doc Patient Satisfaction Surveys – 2nd Quarter Feedback Summary 2014-2015.doc Patient Satisfaction Surveys – 3rd Quarter Feedback Summary 2014-2015.doc Patient Satisfaction Surveys – 4th Quarter Feedback Summary 2014-2015.doc

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Suffolk GP Federation Staff Survey

Posted: Monday 14th of September 2015

Click on the following link to view results from our recent staff survey Staff Survey Summary – May 2015.pdf

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