NHS Nottingham West Clinical Commissioning Group is clinically led by local doctors from 12 GP Practices in Broxtowe, ranging from Eastwood and Kimberley to Beeston and Chilwell. Since 1 April 2013, we are responsible for the planning and paying of NHS services for almost 100,000 local patients.
"We are committed to ensuring high-quality,
patient-focused services, fit for the future"
Changes to the structure of your local NHS
Since April 1, the way the NHS is organised locally has changed from a single Primary Care Trust (PCT) - NHS Nottinghamshire County - to five Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).
Each of the CCGs is now responsible for assessing local health needs and then planning and paying for the local health services in their communities.
This gives groups of local GPs and other key healthcare professionals full control of the local health services that were previously managed centrally by the PCT, which was abolished to enable the CCGs to legally take control.
Broxtowe’s 10,000 ‘hidden carers’ urged to get support
Our organisation is launching a bus campaign from Monday 11 March 2013 to encourage Broxtowe residents who provide unpaid care to loved ones to get the help and support they deserve.
The 'Who Cares, We Care' campaign is being launched by NHS Nottingham West Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) which is led by local Doctors from 12 GP Practices in Broxtowe. They are encouraging unknown or 'hidden' carers to tell their GP Practice that they are caring for someone.
A double-decker bus will be visiting town centres and supermarkets in Broxtowe from 11-15 March manned by health and social care staff. They will be on hand to offer advice and signposting for anyone who plays a valuable role in caring for others.
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National Award for NHS Nottingham West CCG
NHS Nottingham West Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is celebrating after scooping a national award at the General Practice Awards on 1 November 2012.
The CCG won the 'Commissioners of the Year' category at the ceremony which was attended by more than 650 healthcare professionals from across the country. The event celebrated the GPs, nurses and healthcare professionals who work tirelessly to improve patient care.
NHS Nottingham West CCG is clinically led by doctors from 12 GP Practices in Broxtowe. From 1 April 2013, it will become fully responsible for planning and paying for health services for almost 100,000 local patients.
Protect Yourself and Your Baby - Get The Jab, Get Flu Safe
You would do anything to protect your unborn baby, but many pregnant women don't realise how dangerous and debilitating flu can be.
Getting vaccinated against flu is the best way to protect yourself and your baby from the virus, and make sure you stay flu safe all winter. If you're pregnant the flu jab is quick, safe and completely free – just ask your midwife, practice nurse or GP and make an appointment. You can have the jab at any stage of pregnancy, and it can also protect your baby for four to six months after birth.
Last year, only 34% of pregnant women in the NHS Nottinghamshire County area and 23% in the NHS Nottingham City area were vaccinated against flu, despite the increased risks they face by catching the virus.
Penny Spring, Public Health Consultant at NHS Nottinghamshire County, said: "Pregnant women are at increased risk of serious illness if they catch flu. In fact, studies have shown that pregnant women with some strains of flu are four times more likely to develop serious illness and four to five times more likely to be admitted to hospital than the general population".
It normally takes up to two weeks to develop protection after the vaccine, and protection against flu lasts all winter. Pregnant women are urged to get a jab as soon as possible to minimise the risk to themselves and their babies.
Penny Spring added, "Research shows that the jab is safe for mother and baby and can be given at any stage of pregnancy. The earlier you have the vaccine the better, as it means you will be protected for the whole winter. Remember that flu can lay you low for a couple of weeks and make it really difficult to look after your kids or go to work. Flu is the last thing you need when you're pregnant, and it's so easy to avoid with a quick jab."
The flu vaccine only lasts for a year, so if you had a jab last year or during a previous pregnancy, you will need another one to stay flu safe. The jab doesn't contain a live virus so it cannot give you the flu.
Flu is an unpleasant illness which can result in a stay in hospital. In severe cases flu can be a killer. Don't take the risk - make sure you have a happy and healthy pregnancy by getting the jab and getting flu safe.
For more information, speak to your midwife, practice nurse, GP or local pharmacist, or visit www.nhs.uk/flu
Get the jab, get flu safe
As the autumn sets in and winter approaches, it's time for those at greatest risk from flu to protect themselves and their families, and get flu safe with a free flu jab.
Flu is a highly contagious infection that anyone can catch, and it can be a really serious illness for some. Those at greater risk from flu include people aged 65 or over, pregnant women, and those with health conditions such as severe asthma, chest or heart complaints and diabetes.
From October 2012, those people at most risk will be encouraged to get flu safe with a free flu jab from their GP. The NHS in England is launching the new Flu Safe campaign to remind people that they should get a flu jab. Flu Safe is a national message to highlight the importance of getting the jab, and carries facts about flu to dispel common misconceptions.
Caroline Jordan, Senior Nurse, Public Health NHS Nottingham said: "Flu is not like a cold - it can be a really serious illness for some people and it doesn't just affect older people. If you're pregnant, have lowered immunity or a long term health condition such as severe asthma, a chest or heart complaint, or diabetes, then you should also get a free flu jab from your GP and get flu safe. The flu jab is completely safe, and it can't give you flu."
