NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board

08/10/2025

We are proud to share that the Trauma Vanguard Team has won the Partnership Award at the National Children and Young People’s Awards on Friday 3 October 2025.

The award recognises Margaret Conway, Vanguard Partnership Lead, for her outstanding leadership in driving innovation within Coventry Children’s Services. In a competitive category with 16 finalists, Margaret and Beckie’s presentation and interview stood out for their impact and insight.

Margaret was commended by the lead judge for sharing a powerful example of how a partnership approach - involving Practice Educators, Occupational Therapists, and Speech and Language Therapists - helped transform the life of a young person supported through the Positive Directions programme.

This achievement highlights the strength of collaboration across services and the positive difference it makes to children and young people in Coventry.

18/09/2025

We are reviewing how gluten-free (GF) foods are prescribed for people diagnosed with coeliac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis.

- The NHS currently spends £240,000 per year on these prescriptions.
- At present, a limited range of GF bread and mixes (8–10 units per month) can be prescribed.
- As GF foods are now widely available in supermarkets, the ICB is considering whether prescriptions should continue.

No decision has been made. We are seeking people’s views before any changes are considered.

Please share your views by completing this short survey (http://bit.ly/48lfbxx) by 6th October.

12/09/2025

The Student Hub has been updated and now features enhanced resources to support nursing, midwifery and nursing associate learners and newly registered professionals as they transition into their new careers.

Co-developed with students, professional bodies, health, care and higher education partners, the Student Hub bridges the gap between academic study and employment.

Explore the Student Hub for:
✅ health and care hob search support
✅ application support
✅ interview tips

✅ career guidance
✅ wellbeing resources

Visit the Student Hub today https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/student-hub-1

09/09/2025

An estimated 4.2 million adults in England are living with undiagnosed high blood pressure. If left untreated, it can raise the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease or vascular dementia.

This , we are urging anyone aged 40 or over to get a free blood pressure check at your local pharmacy. No booking is needed – just drop in.

Find a participating pharmacy near you here: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-blood-pressure-checks/?WT.mc_ID=CVD24_PR&wt.tsrc=affiliate

29/08/2025

Visit the CHESS Centre in Camp Hill for the Cancer Bus!

Whether you’re concerned about symptoms or just want to be proactive, we’re here to support and guide you.

For more information on what else the bus tour offers, visit https://bit.ly/4ivwmOw

📅 Wednesday 3rd September
🕙 10am – 4pm
📍 CV10 9DN

29/08/2025

Start your morning with us at Holiday Inn in Warwick/Stratford.

The Cancer Bus will be ready with screening info, expert healthcare advice, and resources to help you stay on top of your wellbeing.

For more information on what else the bus tour offers, visit https://bit.ly/4ivwmOw

📅 Thursday 4th September
🕙 9am – 12.30pm
📍 CV34 6TW

29/08/2025

28/08/2025

The Cancer Bus is back in Nuneaton at Griff Hollows!

This is a chance to get informed about cancer awareness and screening, take away health tips, and have open, honest conversations with NHS staff.

For more information on what else the bus tour offers, visit https://bit.ly/4ivwmOw

📅 Tuesday 2nd September
🕙 10am – 4pm
📍 CV10 7PE

25/08/2025

Public and professional consultation: Warwickshire Healthy Lifestyle Services

Warwickshire County Council is looking for views on the future of its healthy lifestyle services, including physical activity on referral, adult weight management, stop smoking support, NHS Health Checks, and a proposed single point of access.

If you live, work, study, or are registered with a GP in Warwickshire, you are invited to contribute to this review.

Public survey: ask.warwickshire.gov.uk/bi/healthylifestyle-public

Professional survey (for those in health, care, community or voluntary sectors): ask.warwickshire.gov.uk/bi/healthylifestyles-professionals

22/08/2025

The refresh of Warwickshire’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy is underway, and till 21st September, an online survey is open for residents and those working across Warwickshire to share their views.

The strategy, which is updated every five years, sets out shared priorities for the county and provides a framework for councils, NHS organisations and partners to work together to improve outcomes for local communities.

The current priorities are:
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Addressing poverty and inequalities in health
- Promoting healthier lifestyles through physical activity and nutrition

Feedback from residents will play a key role in shaping the next phase of the strategy, ensuring it reflects both county-wide and place-based needs in North Warwickshire, South Warwickshire and Rugby.

Survey link: https://ask.warwickshire.gov.uk/bi/health-and-wellbeing-strategy/consultation/subpage.2025-07-16.4961419644/

12/08/2025

Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System has published its annual report on the Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health, demonstrating the work that has been done across Coventry and Warwickshire to promote positive mental health and wellbeing and prevent mental illness.

As well as highlighting case studies and examples of good practice, the annual report also sets out the priorities for the next 12 months.

Read more, including the full annual report here - https://www.happyhealthylives.uk/latest-news/coventry-and-warwickshire-ics-publish-prevention-concordat-for-better-mental-health-annual-report/

06/08/2025

We’re asking people across Warwickshire to help shape future health and care plans.

Should more support be delivered closer to home? Could local health and care services work better together to help people stay well and avoid hospital admissions?

Share your views before Friday 15 August 2025 to help inform decisions that put local needs first.

Complete the survey online, by phone, email, post or at local engagement events. You can find the link in the comments below.