The National Health Service (NHS) is notorious for using acronyms to shorten anything into capitals. Please find below some of the more relevant ones:
TVPCN - Tame Valley Primary Care Network - A group of 8 practices working together to deliver excellent primary care health services in Stockport
ICB - Integrated Care Board - NHS Commissioners who decide how money is spent across a wider local geographical area. (TVPCN is part of Greater Manchester ICB - Stockport)
LD - Learning Disability
MDT - A Multi Disciplinary Team - A group of different professionals working together to support patients with complex needs (Eg GP, Health visitor, Social worker etc)
MH - Mental Health
SIPS Team - Stockport Integrated Pharmacy Service
SMI - Severe Mental Impairment
SMR - Structured Medication Review
PN - Practice Nurse NA - Nurse Associate TNA - Trainee Nurse Associate HCA - Healthcare Assistant
PPG - Patient Participation Group
Can you think of any others? Contact us if you'd like more adding to this list!