Improving patient care together
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Latest edition of Trauma Care Network News out now!
22/02/2013
The latest edition of the Trauma Care Network News brings you up to date with how the West Midlands Trauma Care System continues to develop and improve.
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Tamarind Centre opens its doors
05/02/2013
The Tamarind Centre, a new medium secure hospital in Birmingham, opened its doors in December 2012.
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New Draft Service Specifications and Clinical Commissioning Policy added to NHS Commissioning Board consultation
11/01/2013
The NHS Commissioning Board (NHS CB) has added seven new draft service specifications and a further clinical policy for specialised commissioning to its consultation. The consultation period for these new additions will run from 11 January to 22 February 2013.
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Herceptin at Home winner of 2012 Quality in Care (QiC) Excellence in Oncology - Commissioning Award
02/01/2013
A service which offers breast cancer patients treatment in the comfort of their own homes has been announced as the winner of the Quality in Care (QiC) Excellence in Oncology Commissioning Award 2012.
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NHS Commissioning Board consults on specialised services
19/12/2012
All patients requiring treatment from a specialised service are to have access to the same standard of service and the same clinical policy wherever they live. The nature and extent of this specialised care are subject to a 'consultation' by the NHS Commissioning Board (NHS CB).
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New hospital brings care closer to home for patients with specialised mental health illnesses
22/10/2012
After years of planning commissioners for specialised mental health services are delighted to see that work on the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health FT's newest facility the Tamarind Centre, a medium secure hospital, is nearing completion (Autumn 2012).
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Herceptin at Home selected as a finalist in the Quality in Care (QiC) Excellence Oncology Awards 2012
03/10/2012
Specialised Commissioners in the West Midlands are delighted to find out that a service they commission which offers breast cancer patients' treatment in the comfort of their own homes has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Quality in Care (QiC) Excellence Oncology Awards 2012.
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Specialised Commissioners Cake Baking raises £129 for World's Biggest Coffee Morning
05/10/2012
Our team took up the challenge to bake a huge quantity of cakes for the World's Biggest Coffee Morning to raise money for MacMillan's Cancer Support.
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West Midlands Cancer Drug Fund Annual Report 2011 - 2012
03/08/2012
Publication of the West Midlands Cancer Drug Fund Annual on the operation of the WM CDF from 1st April 2011 to 31st March 2012.
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NHS calls for people's views on the future of adult congenital heart services
18/05/2012
A new document, Adults living with congenital heart disease, is published today to mark the start of a period of public engagement by the NHS on the future shape of services for adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) in England. The review is led by NHS Specialised Services on behalf of specialised commissioners in England.
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Lifesaving care for heart attack patients around the clock
26/04/2012
Heart attack patients from Worcestershire and Herefordshire requiring lifesaving primary angioplasty treatment will soon be able to be treated at Worcestershire Royal Hospital 24 hours a day, seven days a week rather than having to travel to a heart attack centre in Birmingham, Coventry or Wolverhampton out of hours.
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Court of Appeal judgement: reaction from Sir Neil McKay CB, Chair of the JCPCT
23/04/2012
Three Court of Appeal judges have found the JCPCT's process for public consultation to be fair, lawful and proper, and they have dismissed all of the grounds raised by the Royal Brompton Hospital.
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Find out the latest news about the West Midlands Trauma Care System
10/04/2012
Issue 4 - Trauma Care Network News now available.
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Grace says thank you 'for saving my life' as West Midlands Trauma Care System goes live
23/03/2012
(System goes live on Monday 26th March 2012) Grace Currie has thanked the NHS in the West Midlands for saving her life as the West Midlands Trauma Care System goes live on Monday 26th March 2012.
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Latest update on the future of specialised commissioning
26/03/2012
Find out the latest news about the future of specialised commissioning as it moves to the NHS Commissioning Board.
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Latest news on the introduction of a trauma care system for the West Midlands
27/02/2012
Read the latest issue of the Trauma Care Network News (February 2012) keeping you informed of the development of the West Midlands Trauma Care System.
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New report shows strong support for change to childrens' heart services
26/03/2012
An independent report has found quality is the public's top priority when it comes to shaping the future of children's congenital heart services. The report, compiled by independent experts, Ipsos MORI, on behalf of NHS Safe and Sustainable, provides a detailed analysis of more than 75,000 responses to a national consultation, one of the largest ever carried out by the NHS.
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UK's first 'hybrid'operating theatre opens at Birmingham Children's Hospital
26/03/2012
A unique 'hybrid' operating theatre was officially opened at Birmingham Children's Hospital on Wednesday 2nd February 2012.
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Keeping you informed of the future of specialised commissioning
08/02/2012
Latest edition of Equity and Excellence out now
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Latest local specialised commissioning news
08/02/2012
Here is the latest news from the West Midlands Strategic Commissioning Group.
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West Midlands Trauma Implementation Day hailed a success.
21/12/2011
Over 100 representatives from the NHS and other organisations which included clinicians and managers from hospital trusts and specialist rehabilitation units, patient representatives from Headway, Rehab UK, Local Involvement Networks (LINks) members and councillors attended the West Midlands Trauma System Implementation Workshop on Monday 19th December 2011 in Birmingham.
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Developing Allergy Services in the North West of England: Lessons Learnt
13/12/2011
Allergy is the most common disease of our time with almost one third of the population having an allergy of some kind. A report has been published which looked at the whole patient's pathway from first visiting their GP through to specialist hospital care and makes recommendations and suggests what needs to happen next
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Read the latest developments for the introduction of a West Midlands' trauma care system
02/12/2011
The Trauma Care Network Newsletter brings you the latest news about the review of the West Midlands' trauma care services.
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Issue 7 Specialised Commissioning Bulletin out now
29/11/2011
The West Midlands Strategic Commissioning Group responsible for overseeing the commissioning of specialised services held an extraordinary meeting on 31st October 2011.
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Equity and Excellence 8 out now
29/11/2011
Find out the lastest news about the future of specialised commissioning.
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High quality emergency trauma care moves one step closer
02/11/2011
The introduction of a regional trauma care system that will see people who suffer major trauma injuries get access to the best possible emergency trauma care moved one step closer today, following the decision to approve the introduction of three designated major trauma centres for the West Midlands, by the West Midlands Strategic Commissioning Group (WMSCG).
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WMSCG Annual Report 2010 - 2011
04/10/2011
The West Midlands Strategic Commissioning Group (WMSCG) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2010/2011 Annual Report. The report outlines the work undertaken to commission specialised services, on behalf of the 17 Primary Care Trusts across the region.
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Latest specialised commissioning bulletin out now
04/10/2011
The West Midlands Strategic Commissioning Group responsible for overseeing the commissioning of specialised services met on 19th September 2011. The WMSCG is now made up of representation from the 5 PCT Cluster Chief Executives
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Equity and Excellence Issue Seven out now
29/09/2011
Find out more about the future of specialised commissioning in the latest edition of Equity and Excellence
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A time of transition for specialised services
16/09/2011
The Equity and Excellence bulletins have been introduced to keep our staff and partner organisations informed abou the future of specialised commissioning.
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Trauma Care Network Newsletter launched
15/09/2011
The NHS in the West Midlands is proposing to transform the care people receive when they suffer major trauma by introducing an improved system of care across the region.
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New report shows strong support for change to children's heart services
28/10/2011
An independent report has found quality is the public's top priority when it comes to shaping the future of children's congenital heart services. The report, compiled by independent experts, Ipsos MORI, on behalf of NHS Safe and Sustainable, provides a detailed analysis of more than 75,000 responses to a national consultation, one of the largest ever carried out by the NHS. The consultation included a large number of responses from the BME community (20% of total formal responses) and from children and young people (10% of total formal responses).
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Latest update on Cancer Drugs Fund
15/09/2011
Find out about the new cancer drugs that have been approved for use by the West MIdlands Cancer Drugs Fund Clinical Panel as well as any changes to documentation or information that may help with with decision making process.
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West Midlands' patients benefiting from improvements to emergency and urgent ambulance services
29/06/2011
People living and working across the West Midlands are already benefiting from improvements made to the urgent and emergency ambulance service say commissioners following the publication of a report by the National Audit Office that concludes that the system which previously focused on speed of response as a measure of performance should now focus more on the clinical benefits for patients.
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Major trauma patients to benefit from the introduction of an improved West Midlands' Trauma Care System
10/06/2011
The NHS in the West Midlands is proposing to transform the care people receive when they suffer major trauma by introducing an improved system of care across the region.
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Thirty more days to have your say on children's congenital heart services
09/06/2011
With just one month to go until the consultation on the future of children's congenital heart services closes the NHS is calling for more people to have their say. 17,661 people including parents, young people and clinicians have responded in the first three months of the consultation.
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NHS says: Text 'HEART' to take part
19/05/2011
Young people across the West Midlands wanting to take part in the consultation on proposals to change children's heart services will be able to respond via a new text service set up by Safe and Sustainable - the NHS consultation on children's congenital heart services.
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Young People consulted on treatment and care (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Tier 4)
13/04/2011
Young people living in and around the West Midlands, with complex mental health and emotional needs were asked to give their views on the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Tier 4 Service (CAMHS) and their treatment and care whilst in hospital. In particular what they thought was good about the CAMHS Tier 4 service and what they thought could be improved.
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Have your say on Children's Heart Services - Public Consultation Event Monday 4th April
31/03/2011
Public Consultation Event - Monday 4th April 6 - 8pm Maple House, Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6TB A public consultation event is taking place on Monday 4th April - 6pm at Maple House, Birmingham and we are asking people, in particular parents and their children to come along and have their say on the future proposals for children's congenital heart services.
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Have your say on the future of children's congenital heart services
01/03/2011
The NHS has launched a major four month public consultation on the way children's congenital heart services should be provided in the future. The NHS is urging everyone with an interest in children's congenital heart services to take part in the consultation and have their say on these vital services.
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Better outcomes for children with congenital heart disease
18/02/2011
Safe and Sustainable - the NHS review into the future of children's congenital heart services in England - proposed on Wednesday 16th February, four options to reduce the number of hospitals providing children's heart surgery from 11 to six or seven. New quality standards are also proposed to ensure better care and survival rates for children. Whilst specialist surgical care would be centralised, the NHS would like more expert assessment and ongoing care services closer to families' homes. A four month full public consultation on the proposals will begin later this month.
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Launching the new Specialised Commissioning Bulletin
24/02/2011
The West Midlands Strategic Commissioning Group launched a new monthly bulletin in December 2010.
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Clinical Workshop a Success
02/11/2010
A clinical workshop organised by the West Midlands Specialised Mental Health Commissioning Team on Wednesday 20th October was voted a great success. The workshop gave people a unique opportunity to play a part in influencing future practice and policy.
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WMSCG Annual Report 2009/2010
02/11/2010
The West Midlands Strategic Commissioning Group (WMSCG) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2009/2010 Annual Report. The report produced on behalf of the 17 Primary Care Trust outlines the work undertaken to commission specialised services for the West Midlands population.
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Cancer drugs fund will provide £200 million a year
27/10/2010
A Cancer Drugs Fund of £200 million a year to help cancer patients get greater access to cancer drugs that their doctors recommend for them was confirmed today by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley.
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£5m for West Midlands Cancer Patients to have greater access to Cancer Drugs
01/10/2010
The health service in the West Midlands has been allocated an extra £5.4 million to help patients and clinicans have improved access to cancer drugs.
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WMSCG awarded Level 3 (performing well) for commissioning of specialised services
29/09/2010
The West Midlands Strategic Commissioning Group (WMSCG) awarded Level 3 (performing well) for commissioning of specialised services (Audit Commission's 2009/10 Use of Resources Framework)
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Innovative service celebrates first birthday
15/09/2010
Tuesday 14th September sees the 1st birthday of the West Midlands Paediatric Retrieval Service (WMPRS) at Birmingham Children's Hospital. Patients and families who have been helped by the service joined WMPRS team, Governors and Board members to celebrate this milestone birthday.
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NHS Trust Management Trainee to join Specialised Commissioning Team
19/08/2010
Ben Smith, a 2nd year NHS Management Graduate Trainee is joining the West Midlands Specialised Commissioning Team to widen his experience of the NHS.
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Spinal Surgery Workshop
18/08/2010
Around 20 representatives from spinal surgery services across the region attended a Spinal Surgery Workshop organised by the West Midlands Specialised Commissioning Team on Friday 13th August.
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Working to improve the patient experience
05/08/2010
Service User feedback from the Darwin Centre in North Staffordshire shows that children and young people who are using the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services Tier 4 (CAMHS Tier 4) are generally happy with the care that they receive and where they receive it.
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Department of Health Consultations
30/07/2010
The Department of Health is keen to consult stakeholders and the wider public in the shaping and development of policy.
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Views sought on new cancer strategy in Worcestershire
13/07/2010
Residents in Worcestershire are being urged to give their thoughts on how cancer services in the county should be developed.
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Ambulance service wants your views
12/07/2010
The West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) is asking for your experiences with the emergency service.
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Selly Oak Accident and Emergency has moved to QE
12/07/2010
Accident and emergency facilities at Selly Oak Hospital have moved to the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Edgbaston on 16 June.
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Help shape children's heart services in your area
14/05/2010
Have your say on the future development of children's surgical and cardiac services come along to Maple House, 150 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6TD Monday 14th June starting at 6pm.
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Breast cancer patients offered treatment in the comfort of their own homes
01/04/2010
Breast cancer patients living in Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull are being offered the choice of receiving their treatment in the comfort of their own homes, thanks to a new pilot scheme.
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New software helps website visitors
01/04/2010
Visitors to the West Midlands Specialised Commissioning Team's website will now be able to access online services with greater ease thanks to the adoption of BrowseAloud, the leading website speech-enabling solution from Texthelp Systems Ltd.
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Specialised Commissioning welcomes new Chair of the Black Country Local Collaborative Commissioning Board.
04/03/2010
The West Midlands Specialised Commissioning Team (WMSCT) is pleased to welcome Sarah Dugan as the new chair of the Black Country Local Collaborative Commissioning Board (LCCB).
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Britain's Most Advanced Children's Kidney Unit opens at Birmingham Children's Hospital
24/02/2010
The most advanced kidney unit for children in Britain opened at the Birmingham Children's Hospital on Wednesday 24th February.
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Secure Services Strategy 2010 - 2015
10/02/2010
A strategy was developed in 2001- 'Strategy for Forensic Mental Health Services 2001 - 2006'. The Team recognised that it was time to review this strategy and also develop a strategy for the next five years.
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Minister opens Divisional HQ
28/01/2010
Mike O'Brien, Minister of State (Health) officially opened West Midlands Ambulance Service's Divisional Headquarters in Staffordshire on Monday 1st February 2010
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Strengthening national commissioning: a consultation document
22/01/2010
Consultation seeking views from the NHS, industry and other stakeholders.
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Safe and Sustainable Children's Cardiac Surgery and Neurosurgery Services programme
21/01/2010
The National Specialised Commissioning Group is currently leading a number of service development programmes.
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Bringing healthcare into your home
18/12/2009
The West Midlands Specialised Commissioning Team (WMSCT) has teamed up with Healthcare at Home, a leading provider of out-of-hospital healthcare to provide chemotherapy for cancer patients in their own home.
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Improving healthcare for children needing surgery
09/11/2009
We are delighted to announce that work has commenced on developing future plans focusing on ensuring the children of the West Midlands receive high quality, safe and cutting edge surgical services for the 21st century.
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Hundreds more transplants, but more organ donors still needed
21/10/2009
Almost a million more people registered to become organ donors in the last year and hundreds more lives were saved in the UK through organ transplants according to a new report, launched by Health Secretary Andy Burham.
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Publication of 2008/2009 Annual Report
06/10/2009
The West Midlands Strategic Commissioning Group (WMSCG) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2008/2009 Annual Report.
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New mobile 'intensive care' service for critically ill children is a first for the region
06/10/2009
Critically ill children in the West Midlands are benefiting from a new multi-million pound children's 'Retrieval Service', only the second of its kind in the whole country.
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Soaring 999 demand leads to extra funding for ambulance service
06/10/2009
West Midlands' health chiefs today unveiled plans for in excess of £10 million to be injected into the region's ambulance service to help keep pace with increasing demand from patients for emergency and urgent care.
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Finalists in the HSJ Awards
18/11/2009
The Specialised Commissioning Team (West Midlands) is delighted to announce they are among the shortlisted finalists for this year's HSJ annual awards. The Specialised Commissioning Team's Procurement Team is one of six shortlisted in the World Class Commissioning category.
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