The Upper Calder Valley Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) continues to demonstrate how neighbourhood working can translate strategy into meaningful change for local people. The re-launch of the Community Chronic Pain Clinic at Todmorden Health Centre is a clear example of partners coming together around a shared population, using collective expertise to redesign services in ways that are accessible, sustainable and centred on patient need.
Rooted in the Upper Calder Valley neighbourhood model, the clinic has been developed through collaboration between CHFT, the Upper Calder Valley PCN and wider neighbourhood partners. By shifting care closer to home and strengthening the interface between primary and secondary care, the service supports better patient experience, continuity of care and more joined-up working across the system.
Pennine GP Alliance (PGPA) is proud to support the Upper Calder Valley Primary Care Network and the wider Integrated Neighbourhood Team as this model continues to evolve.
Will Menzies, PGPA Chief Executive said:
“We are proud to support the Upper Calder Valley PCN and the wider Integrated Neighbourhood Team. This service reflects the strength of neighbourhood working in the Upper Calder Valley, where partners are working together to put patients at the centre of care, make best use of local resources and deliver services in ways that genuinely meet the needs of the community.”
You can find this article online on the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust website here.