The West Forest of Dean Primary Care Network is busy working in the background to organise various health projects supported by your GP Practice
Some of our current projects
Lung Cancer Screening
- for patients age 55-74, current or ex-smokers
Acute Respiratory Hubs
- Additional clinics at all practices between December and March
- Delivering approx. 900 additional GP appointments for patients with respiratory illnesses
Carers Support
- Over 800 additional carers identified
- Working with partners to improve support for carers
Enhanced Access
- Supporting your GPs to deliver over a hundred additional appointments every week including evening and weekend appointments
Frailty Team
- We are building a small team to support GPs with patients living with moderate to severe frailty.
Early Cancer Diagnosis Projects
- Including engagement/education sessions targeted at specific patient groups
If you have any questions regarding these, or suggestions for future events, please email glicb.westforestofdean.pcn@nhs.net. Not to be used for individual health concerns.