April 2011

Key Developments in Blackburn with DarwenWith NHS reforms continuing to dominate the headlines and the fast pace of change nationally, reflected here in Blackburn with Darwen and elsewhere in Lancashire, developments are rapidly taking place.
Cumbrian Conference on Clinical GP Commissioning A conference about Clinical GP Commissioning is being organised in Cumbria.
Health services Bank Holiday provisionNHS Blackburn with Darwen has taken steps to advise the community about planning their medical care well in advance of the upcoming bank holidays on April 22, 25, 29 and May 2, covering Good Friday, Easter Monday, Royal Wedding day and May Day.
Mental Health ReviewChanges are proposed to mental health services in Lancashire.
Dementia Survey View are being sought from service users, carers, groups, networks and interested members of the public to help shape the future of mental health and dementia services in Lancashire.
Have your say on the future of children's congenital heart servicesA major four month public consultation has been launched on the way children's congenital heart services should be provided.
Medicine Coordinators complete accredited courseMedicines Coordinators based in GP practices across the borough were awarded their certificates after completing the Open College Network accredited course.
Continuing Healthcare in Lancashire and the North WestNHS Blackburn with Darwen is participating in a North West regional programme to establish a framework agreement with care homes for the provision of continuing healthcare [CHC] services.
Summary of minutes from the Transformational Commissioning BoardSummary of minutes from the Transformational Commissioning Board
Summary of the minutes from the Professional Executive Committee - March 7

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