23 May 2024
Distressing lack of access to palliative care highlighted in new data
New data released during National Palliative Care Week reveals the benefits of palliative care for those with a terminal diagnosis but also highlights a distressing lack of access to the symptom control, and social and emotional support palliative care offers.
23 May 2024
New data shows palliative care improved or maintained wellbeing for majority of patients
Three new studies from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) assess the state of the palliative care system in Australia and its effect on patients, carers, and workforce.
23 May 2024
Feeling crook this winter? Know your options
This winter, if you feel ill with flu, COVID-19 or RSV symptoms and think you should seek help, here’s what to do.
23 May 2024
Raising awareness, providing practical resources during Palliative Care Week
SWSPHN staff gathered to mark National Palliative Care Week and celebrate the launch of the updated version of our A Journey into Sorry Business booklet, on Tuesday, 21 May.
23 May 2024
Community welcomes new urgent healthcare option
SWSPHN’s CEO, Dr Keith McDonald PhD, and Primary Care Workforce Manager Bianca Lean, joined State Health Minister Ryan Park at the official opening of the Urgent Care Service (UCS) at Gregory Hills this morning (Thursday, 23 May).
22 May 2024
There’s no time to ‘watch and wait’ with children’s language delays
One in five children in South Western Sydney are at risk of poor language outcomes
22 May 2024
Core Palliative Care Medicines map provides timely access to effective end-of-life care
In recognition of Palliative Care Week, South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) is highlighting the Core Palliative Care Medicines map, which helps patients and caregivers quickly locate pharmacies committed to stocking core palliative care medicines.
22 May 2024
Mental health deep dive offers snapshot into local need
What does the mental health services landscape in South Western Sydney look like today – and how will we meet the expected increase in demand over the next decade?
22 May 2024
CHF welcomes replica Ozempic compounding ban but consumers can't be left worse off
Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) welcomes the Federal Government's ban on compounding replica Ozempic medication but warns consumers who do legitimately need it can't be left worse off when the ban starts in October.
22 May 2024
What patients say uplifts their primary health experience
SPONSORED: A new CommBank report has shed a light on changing patient behaviours and how this can impact GPs.