The Nottingham blood donor centre in Trinity Square has now taken more than 81 convalescent donations from people who have recovered from COVID-19.(1) NHS Blood and Transplant is collecting convalescent plasma for a major coronavirus treatment trial, and if the trial is successful, … [Read more...]
Successful ‘Dear Friend’ project tackles loneliness in hospital
Nottinghamshire Healthcare has been overwhelmed by the response to the Dear Friend project launched in conjunction with Age UK Notts. The Dear Friend scheme called for cards and letters to be sent to patients in hospital, who because of Covid-19 and social distancing and or shielding restrictions, … [Read more...]
Safer Travel Guidance for Passengers
The Department for Transport (DfT) published Safer Travel Guidance for Passengers earlier this week, which Nottingham City Transport has now reviewed and are following in full. When thinking about travelling, people must STAY ALERT and this means they must: stay at home as much as possiblework … [Read more...]
Nottingham resident’s unique display celebrating Colonel Tom’s 100th Birthday
John & Margaret Clark latest topiary decoration honouring Colonel Toms 100th birthday Since the UK has been in lockdown, Colonel Tom Moore has become a household name. The war veteran who has been walking lengths of his garden to raise money for the NHS amid the coronavirus pandemic, has … [Read more...]
University of Nottingham Lecturer makes PPE headbands for local hospice
Paul, Irwin and Zinnia A lecturer from the University of Nottingham has made and donated headbands to Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, as the charity continue to support the NHS, as well as providing vital end-of-life care. Lecturer Zinnia Gonzalez (49), her son, Irwin (9) and … [Read more...]
Ladies take the lead at Ruddington Manor
Tracy Johnston and Anne Mirasol have been appointed by New Care as Home Manager and Deputy Manager respectively at Ruddington Manor Care Centre, located on Ruddington Lane in Wilford. The duo will work together, combining their knowledge and expertise, to run the 66 bed state-of-the-art care … [Read more...]
Nottingham business goes with ‘the Flo’ to support NHS
The Flo desk A NOTTINGHAM joiner is making desks featuring an inspirational quote from Florence Nightingale – and all the profits from sales will go to the NHS. Alex Adgar, who started his business West Bridgford Joinery more than a decade ago, has been forced to close the doors of his … [Read more...]
Indoor half marathon
Matt Grocock What do you do in lock down? 8 members of the Nottingham Club Masters squad decided to join Tony Lorrimer on Sunday 19th April to do a half marathon. Tony is on a quest to complete 1 million metres on his rowing machine by the end of the indoor season which finishes on … [Read more...]
Nottingham man donates thousands of ear protectors for keyworkers
Alan Hudson from Ollerton, Nottingham has been busy using his lockdown time to print thousands of plastic clips called ‘Ear Savers’, saving keyworker’s ears from the pressure of wearing surgical masks. Many keyworkers on the front line during the Coronavirus pandemic are wearing PPE … [Read more...]
200 Degrees Coffee donates materials for the protection of QMC workers
200 Degrees Coffee and members of the public have donated acetate to the Queens Medical Centre hospital (QMC) in Nottingham, to help alleviate the shortage of protective visors for NHS staff working on the front-line of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the NHS under huge pressure and … [Read more...]
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