Action Plan - Health Services

ACTION: Improve access to NHS Dental Services
HOW:      This issue is not specific to Parson Drove and will require action by both central government and PCT. Bring the need to the attention of the PCT

Low

Summer 2005

Department of Health; PCT

Capital Investment by central government/PCT; recruit more dentists

N/A

Highlighted with PCT. Add NHS dentist open in Wisbech, but demand due to migrant population outstripped supply. Still  a deficiency

ACTION: Monitor the pressure on existing surgery services to meet the needs of growth in population.
HOW:      Liaison with PCT, surgery and planners to ensure planning approvals can be matched by resources

High

Summer 2005

Fenland Links; PCT; Parson Drove Surgery; Action Committee

May need additional investment in extending surgery/ staff to meet demand.

CCC; FDC: PCT

See housing –Ongoing encouragement needed but national recruitment problem in rural areas

ACTION: Questionnaire highlighted perceived need for more local cancer screening services.
HOW:     Consultation with PCT to establish ways to inform patients of local services. Examine effectiveness of access to current services.

Medium

Summer 2005

Fenland Links; PCT; Parson Drove Surgery; Parson Drove Surgery Car Scheme; Action Committee

To be assessed following meetings with partners

N/A

Approached PCT to bring mobile unit to Village Hall but not cost effective. Promote & establish % not taking up

ACTION: Repeat prescription service
HOW:      This has been addressed under the older generation section

FOOTNOTE:
               It is part of the remit of Fenland Links to provide liaison services between the community and service providers and this is one area where meetings between all interested parties could prove helpful.

Medium

Summer 2005

Parson Drove Surgery; Primary Health Care Trust (PCT); local shopkeepers

Secure point for deposit repeat prescription slips

See Older People