On Monday 23rd March the United Kingdom went into full lockdown as the British Government attempted to contain the spiralling number of coronavirus cases that have emerged in the country. The population of the UK have been told to stay at home unless for one of four reasons, to exercise once a … [Read more...]
Rainbows helps NHS during coronavirus crisis
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is to support the NHS during the current coronavirus crisis. The Loughborough-based hospice will now be looking after children and young people from Leicester’s Children’s Hospital to help relieve strains on the NHS by freeing up its … [Read more...]
Well Pharmacy support ‘Know your Blood Pressure Day’
When most people think of their local chemist, they think prescriptions. And they’d be right. Well pharmacy, the UK’s largest independent chain, help over 600,000 people with their prescriptions every week. But this is just one element of the NHS-approved health services the pharmacy provides to … [Read more...]
QMC main receptionist from Clifton awarded British Empire Medal
A reception co-ordinator at QMC has been awarded British Empire Medal for her service at Nottingham University Hospitals. Clifton’s Yvonne Key has worked for NUH for the last 30 years and is one of the friendly faces which welcome over 20,000 visitors a day at the QMC front desk. Yvonne said: … [Read more...]
New mental health facilities for children, young people and families get underway
Nottinghamshire Healthcare marked the start of work on its exciting new £21million mental health services hub for children, young people and families at a special ‘Sod Cutting’ ceremony held today. Dean Fathers, Trust Chair, and Ruth Hawkins, Trust Chief Executive, officially ‘cut the sod’ at the … [Read more...]
New confidential school nurse texting service for young people in Notts
A new texting service to enhance the way young people can access health advice has launched today, 4 July, by Nottinghamshire Healthcare’s School Nursing Service. With more and more children and young people using hand held mobile devices in their daily lives, the ChatHealth text service is an … [Read more...]
NOTTINGHAM PEOPLE GIVE GREAT RESPONSE FOR BLOOD DONOR CENTRE
NHS Blood and Transplant has recruited 1,000 new blood donors since the opening of the new Nottingham blood donor centre. Richard Shortland, NHS Blood and Transplant’s regional head of blood donor recruitment, said: “We’ve had a tremendous response from Nottingham since we opened the doors of our … [Read more...]
SPECIAL SCHOOL NURSE ‘BOOSTED’ BY AWARD
For Louise Payne, a Senior Special School Nurse in Carlton, winning the Unsung Hero Award at Nottinghamshire Healthcare’s OSCARS Awards was extra special. Louise explains: “At the time that I was shortlisted for an OSCAR my Mum was diagnosed with cancer. She was too unwell to attend the ceremony … [Read more...]
THE LIFE OF A COMMUNITY MATRON
Community Matron’s have been around now for over 10 years, but it would seem that we are still a hidden part of the NHS. Unless you or your family have had contact with a Community Matron, I bet you have never heard of us. There are six of us in Rushcliffe who work for Health Partnerships, … [Read more...]
LOCAL WOMEN URGED TO BE CLEAR ON SIGNS OF BREAST CANCER
Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council are supporting the new NHS Be Clear on Cancer ‘Breast cancer in women over 70’ campaign. The national campaign, which runs over the summer until 6th September, aims to raise awareness of breast cancer symptoms in women aged 70 and over, … [Read more...]