On Wednesday 11th March 2026, we’re supporting National No Smoking Day - a nationwide campaign encouraging smokers to take the first step towards quitting. Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health – and our Primary Care Stop Smoking...
In this issue: Digital Champions Workshop Patient initiated follow-up launched in Dermatology and Gynaecology Digital Champions shortlisted for HSJ Digital Awards Quarterly reports show positive patient feedback for IPC services Coventry & Warwickshire Training...
Coventry & Warwickshire Integrated Primary Care (IPC) has been shortlisted in the prestigious HSJ Digital Awards 2026, in recognition of its work to help patients access and use the NHS App to manage their health. Our Digital Champions team has taken an innovative...
2025 was the first full year of Digital Champions as a fully staffed team operating across Coventry & Warwickshire. In that time, we’ve built positive relationships with practices across the patch and established processes that are delivering the ICB’s digital...
Warwickshire County Council has commissioned IPC delivery partner, South Warwickshire GP Federation (SWGP) to deliver a guided stop smoking service free of charge to those living, working or studying in Warwickshire. Funded through the UK Government Smoke Free...
In this issue: Welcoming a new face at IPC Board CQC registration Local clinics may be closer than you think Smoking cessation service starts in Warwickshire Service updates (Digital Champions, Primary Care Surge, Respiratory@home) Coventry & Warwickshire Training...
Dr Lesli Davies, GP and Medical Secretary of the LMC, has joined IPC Board for six months to help guide our approach. Lesli originally trained in New Zealand and has worked both in the UK and New Zealand in both clinical and managerial roles. Having initially worked...
The winners of the 2025 Gill Schweigert Innovation Awards were revealed last week at a ceremony celebrating the nursing care across the Coventry & Warwickshire region. Hosted by the Coventry & Warwickshire Training Hub, the Gill Schweigert Awards bring...
Today marks World COPD Day, designed to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) which is a leading cause of death worldwide. COPD is a common, preventable, and treatable disease, but unfortunately common symptoms can be overlooked or dismissed...
The latest round-up of news from Coventry & Warwickshire IPC for August and September 2025
