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Central and Eastern Sydney PHN this November

2015 - 2016 Annual Report out now

We are delighted to publish our first annual report and showcase what has been achieved in our first year of operations. Click here to read the Annual Report

 

Transition from ATAPs to PSS on track for 1 December 2016

Our Access to Allied Psychological Services (ATAPS) program will transition to the Psychological Support Services (PSS) program on 1 December 2016. Click here to read more

 
 

Medication ingredient names updated to reflect international names

Since April 2016, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has been updating some medicine ingredient names used in Australia to align with international names. There is a list of the 226 changing ingredient names. Click here to read more

 
 
 

Elder abuse

Shortly after Mary’s husband Norm died, her adult son Kevin moved in with her. Initially Mary enjoyed his company, and was pleased to help Kevin - he had recently lost his job. Soon after though, things changed. Kevin became increasingly angry, always asking Mary for money. Mary was frightened and worried. She was scared to say 'no' for fear of Kevin’s response and didn’t feel safe in her own home. Click here to read more

 

Redesigning the Practice incentive Program (PIP) - consultation paper

In the 2016-17 Federal Budget, the Australian Government announced it would work towards changing the PIP through the measure entitled “Quality Improvement in General Practice – Simplification of the PIP”. The redesign of the PIP will introduce a new Quality Improvement Incentive which will give general practices increased flexibility to improve their detection and management of a range of chronic conditions, and to focus on issues specific to their practice population. You can provide your feedback on the consultation paper or register for attendance at a forum here. 

 

News in your region

Shigella outbreak: By July this year, reported notifications of shigellosis had already surpassed total 2015 notifications. Click here to read more

Physical activity in patient care: Sedentary lifestyles may be responsible for as many as one third of the deaths attributable to coronary heart disease, colon cancer and diabetes. Click here to read more

The Child Protection Helpline number is changing. From 30 October 2016, there will be one number for staff and the general public to contact the Child Protection Helpline (FaCS) to make a report about a child or young person at risk of significant harm. The new number is 132 111. The Helpline will continue to be open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Click here for more information

What is the Family Referral Service? The Family Referral Service (FRS) brings together families, support services and community resources so that children and young people are safe and well. Click here to read more

Annual general meetings coming soon: In November CESPHN’s member organisations will be holding their annual general meetings. Please attend to support your local GP, allied health or community organisation. Click here to read more

Research studies: There are currently many research studies taking place in the central and eastern Sydney region with a general practice focus.  Click here to read more

 

2016 - 2018 Strategic Plan out now!

We are pleased to release our updated Strategic Plan 2016 - 2018. The Plan outlines our local heath and health service priorities, and the steps we will take to address these. The Plan has been informed by our baselines needs assessment and reviewed by our Board, Clinical Council and Community Council. The Plan covers our initial funding period to June 2018 and will be reviewed in line with ongoing funding cycles. Click here to view the Strategic Plan

 

Shire GPs newsletter

Read more from Dr Owen Brookes in the latest Shire GPs eNewsletter. Click here to read more or visit their website. 

 

CPD events for Central and Eastern Sydney

Click the calendar to read about CPD opportunities in your area.