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 |
