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Optician responds to college research - Altrincham Messenger 30th October 2009
"A STRETFORD optician is working to protect the eyesight of children.
In response to research by the College of Optometrists, Specsavers has been offering a free UV treatment with all scratch-resistant Pentax children’s lenses to help protect their eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. "
Swine flu take-up 'excellent' say health chiefs - Altrincham Messenger 30th October 2009
"HOSPITAL bosses have reported an excellent take up rate of the swine flu vaccination less than one week after it was launched at Wythenshawe Hospital.
More than 200 frontline staff there have so far been vaccinated. The Trust is prioritising frontline staff in departments receiving and caring for patients with suspected H1N1 virus, including areas such as the emergency department, the Starlight Children’s Unit, and intensive care. "
Help at hand for people with hearing problems - Altrincham Messenger 26th October 2009
"PATIENTS who are hard of hearing can now be given quick and easy treatment in the community, rather than having to go into hospital.
Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust has been selected to run a one-stop shop scheme which will allow audiology patients to save time, money and effort. "
Patients express their views with feedback machine at Trafford General - Altrincham Messenger 19th October 2009
"TRAFFORD General patients can now express what they think about the care they have received - at the touch of a button.
Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust, which runs the borough’s hospitals, has taken delivery of 10 patient experience trackers, hand held devices that patients can use to rate the service they have received. "
Trafford drops down the annual health check table - Altrincham Messenger 15th October 2009
"THE quality of service provided by Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust has declined since last year, according to inspectors.
THE national regulator the Care Quality Commission has ranked the health trust as providing a 'fair' quality of service - last year it earned a 'good' rating'. "
People give their views on Altrincham hospital plans - Altrincham Messenger 14th October 2009
"THE public's views on the three initial designs put forward by bidders hoping to build Altrincham's new hospital have been published today in a report analysing responses to a consultation questionnaire. "
World's largest breast cancer study to be launched in Wythenshawe - Altrincham Messenger 7th October 2009
"SIXTY thousand women in Greater Manchester are needed to volunteer to take part in the world’s largest study of its kind to predict breast cancer risk.
Researchers from the Nightingale Centre and Genesis Prevention Centre, based at UHSM’s Wythenshawe Hospital, will invite all women who attend the national NHS breast screening programme in the region to join the study over the next three years. "
Partington residents meet health chiefs - Altrincham Messenger 28th September 2009
TRAFFORD Primary Care Trust (PCT) held its annual general at Elkin Court in Partington, a newly built ‘extra care housing’ scheme.
The meeting gave people the opportunity to ask questions and hear about the PCT's health plans.
Open day at Wythenshawe Hospital to take place with a presentation from BBC North West's Gordon Burns - Altrincham Messenger 25th September 2009
WYTHENSHAWE Hospital will welcome visitors to a free day out aimed at all the family.
University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust (UHSM) is hosting its annual open day this Sunday from 11am to 3pm, followed by the annual members meeting at 3pm onwards
Initial results of survey by George Osborne show concern over plans for GPs' medical centre - Warrington Guardian 24th September 2009
THE INITIAL results of a survey about plans for a new medical centre show most patients are concerned about the proposals.
Tatton MP George Osborne said hundreds of residents had replied to his questionnaire and officials were still compiling the information.
NHS raise awareness about career opportunities by holding survey which reveals teenagers think Michael Owen of Manchester United and Craig Bellamy of Manchester City are the most injury-prone in the Premiership - Altrincham Messenger 21st September 2009
MANCHESTER United and Manchester City stars are the most injury-prone Premiership players, say teenagers Young people think that Michael Owen is the most injury-prone Premiership player, a survey by NHS Careers has revealed.
The survey was released as Step into the NHS begins a search for the most injury-hit school or youth football team in England.
Pharmacist offers free nit treatment - if you can prove you have headlice! - Altrincham Messenger 15th September 2009
A SALE pharmacist is giving away free nit treatments to anyone who can prove lice infestation.
Firsway’s Assura Pharmacy is taking part in the Trafford NHS Primary Care Trust scheme, where all customers have to do is take a louse on the back of a piece of sellotape to get their two free treatment applications and a nit comb.
Health chiefs hold tea party after AGM to celebrate 80th anniversary - Altrincham Messenger 15th September 2009
TRAFFORD Healthcare NHS Trust is giving residents the chance to be a part of the future of the NHS, as well as a chance to celebrate the past.
The annual general meeting, which takes place on September 29, gives people the opportunity to find out how well the Trust have done in the past year, as well as hearing of their plans for the future and the ability to have a say about what they should be doing.
Deaf awareness training for Trafford NHS staff - Altrincham Messenger 8th September 2009
STAFF at Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust have taken part in deaf awareness training provided by Genie Networks, a charity that supports deaf people in the borough.
Exhibitions to be held to show public the three bids for the new Altrincham General Hospital - Altrincham Messenger 3rd September 2009
EASE of access, adequate parking and a modern design in keeping with the surrounding area are people's top priorities for the new Altrincham General Hospital.
The findings are revealed in a report that analyses responses to consultations carried out by health chiefs this year.
Hospital apologises over cancelled appointments - Altrincham Messenger 1st September 2009
HEALTH chiefs have apologised to patients who have had gynaecology appointments cancelled at Trafford General in recent weeks.
The appointments were postponed after one of the hospital's five consultant gynaecologists retired this summer.
Trafford Primary Care Trust appoint new chairman - Altrincham Messenger 23rd August 2009
RETIRED banker Terry Atherton has been appointed the new chair of Trafford Primary Care Trust.
Terry, who held a variety of senior management posts for Nat West Plc, retains several non-executive offices within organisations including the Merseyside Special Investment Fund and Beverages Direct and has also held a number of other positions within the north west in a voluntary and non-executive capacity.
Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust launches hearing aid repairs clinics at Partington Health Centre, Timperley Health Centre and Mitford Street Clinic in Stretford - Altrincham Messenger 18th August 2009
TRAFFORD Healthcare NHS Trust is launching new clinics at three health centres to help people with hearing problems.
It means that patients no longer have to go to hospital for appointments about repairs to their hearing aids.
Hospital website will make it easier for staff and patients - Altrincham Messenger 17th August 2009
A NEW website making it easier for patients, GPs and residents to access information about Trafford’s hospitals has just launched.
Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust, which runs the borough’s hospitals, spent several months working on the new website to improve the information available about hospital services.
Double delight for Trafford General Hospital - Altrincham Messenger 6th July 2009
TRAFFORD General Hospital has scooped a double ‘excellent’ rating following an inspection of facilities for inpatients.
Respect for privacy and dignity and food quality received top scores from the 2009 Patient Environment Action Team (PEAT).
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