October 16, 2009
Source: NHS North Lancashire
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Date of publication: September 2009
Publication type: Press Release
In a nutshell: Local GPs and staff at NHS North Lancashire are preparing for the opening of new medical services in Fleetwood. The same day health centre will be based at Fleetwood Hospital and will provide healthcare for patients with a new or recent injury or illness. The centre is being provided by Coastal Health Care on behalf of NHS North Lancashire. The same day health centre will provide healthcare services for residents of Fleetwood and surrounding areas from 8am to 10pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year. It will offer treatment for minor illness and injuries with a GP or nurse.
Length of publication: 1 webpage
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General practice, Health service provision, Press Release, Primary Care Trusts, Primary care, Service delivery, Volume 1 Issue 7 | Tagged: GPs, Minor illness, Minor injury units, Nurses, Urgent care | 
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September 16, 2009
Source: NHS Wirral
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Year of publication: August 2009
Publication type: Press Release
In a nutshell: A pilot health project run by NHS Wirral is proving popular with patients and has benefited more than 1,500 people across Wirral. The project is being carried out at Miriam Medical Centre, Birkenhead and at Parkfield Medical Centre in New Ferry. The scheme is designed to encourage patients with minor emergencies such as bites, burns, scalds and minor head or eye injuries, to access new services in local settings, which have been equipped to deal with these types of ailments.
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August 17, 2009
Source: College of Emergency Medicine
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Year of publication: July 2009
Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: The College of Emergency Medicine have set out what they consider to be the minimum requirements for unscheduled care units which see the less seriously ill or injured, so that they can provide safe, high quality, appropriately supervised and cost efficient care for patients.
The recommended standards are relevant to both stand-alone units and co-located urgent care facilities.
Length of publication: 4 pages
Some important notes: These minimum requirements have been published in collaboration with the Faculty of Emergency Nursing and the Emergency Nurse Consultant Association
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