Transforming Health Care
The Western Sydney Care Collective was a formalised partnership between the Western Sydney Primary Health Network (WSPHN) and the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), with the aim of delivering the vision of ‘one Western Sydney Health System’.
Care Pathways
Value Based Urgent Care (VBUC)
Value Based Urgent Care (VBUC) aimed at reducing the number of people presenting to Western Sydney Emergency Departments for urgent treatment of a condition that isn’t lifethreatening, by providing alternative free, local and patientcentred Urgent Care Services.Cardiology in Community (CIC
The Cardiology In Community (CIC) program has been piloted with several practices in Western Sydney to improve cardiology care for patients through early identification and support the management of heart conditions such as atrial fibrillation (AF) to prevent serious illness and reduce your need to go to hospital. To further the benefits realised from the CIC program, Western Sydney Cardiology, will take the learnings and momentum from the CIC program and enhance support for a wider group of patients across Western Sydney living with CVD. Further information can be found at the website www.wentwest.com.au/cardiologyUrgent Care Service (UCS)
From 1 July 2024, The Western Sydney Urgent Care Services have transitioned from the Western Sydney Care Collective Initiative to the new NSW Health Single Front Door program.
Urgent Care Service (UCS) centres provide care for semi-urgent and non-life-threatening conditions. Patients wishing to access a UCS in Western Sydney can call healthdirect on 1800 022 222.
Find out more at www.wentwest.com.au/urgentcare
Mobile Imaging Services (MIS)
Mobile Imaging Services (MIS) aimed at reducing the number of patients presenting (or representing) to emergency departments or other hospital facilities by providing free in-home imaging services to patients across Western Sydney.
About Us
The Western Sydney Care Collective was a formalised partnership between the Western Sydney Primary Health Network (WSPHN) and the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), with the aim of delivering the vision of ‘one Western Sydney Health System’.
The program successfully delivered both the Cardiology in Community and Value Based Urgent Care models. As the formalised program draws to a close, the strong foundational work which have made these programs successful continues between WSPHN and WSLHD to embed the services and enhance their value for the community.