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Police inquiry after patient over-drugged - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 28th October 2009
"AN investigation was triggered at the Countess of Chester Hospital when a pensioner died after accidentally being given double the maximum dose of an anti-depressant drug –twice.
Police ultimately didn’t pursue criminal charges into the death of Dr Robert ‘Robin’ Wilson but Cheshire coroner Nicholas Rheinberg said it was unlikely the error didn’t have ‘at least some effect’ on his well-being."
Swine flu jabs available for Cheshire medical staff within a fortnight - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 21st October 2009
"NHS organisations in the North West will receive batches of swine flu vaccines in the next couple of weeks in preparation for inoculating front-line medical workers.
Staff vaccination is crucial in protecting vulnerable people from the spread of the virus."
Health chiefs in the North West expect a slight increase in the number of people with swine flu - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 14th October 2009
"HEALTH leaders in the North West are expecting a ‘slight increase’ in the number of people suffering swine flu.
That’s because the number of anti-viral treatments collected across the region on September 16 was 764, compared to 522 on September 9."
West Cheshire NHS bosses gear up for next phase of swine flu - Ellesmere Port Pioneer21st September 2009
A MASS vaccination programme is being developed to protect “at risk” groups from swine flu this winter.
This is just one element of preparations by NHS Western Cheshire in anticipation of a second wave of swine flu.
Driven to drink: Should we ban booze adverts? - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 16th September 2009
Doctors are calling for a total ban on alcohol advertising and an end to happy hours in a bid to tackle drink-related health problems. But will this have an impact on the area? Belinda Ryan reports
THE alcohol industry spends £800m a year encouraging us to drink.
North West Ambulance Service launch Hazardous Area Response Team - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 9th September 2009
NORTH West Ambulance Service has become one of the first in the UK to launch a dedicated response team to deal with major incidents.
The service, which covers Ellesmere Port and Neston, has a new team of highly-trained paramedics who will form the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART).
Homeopathic help for new starters - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 9th September 2009
WITH hundreds of children in Ellesmere Port and Neston having started school for the first time last week, homeopath Gill Hayes is on standby to help youngsters struggling to cope.
Gill, who is based at clinics in Ellesmere Port, Willaston, Ledsham and Chester, said: “Anxiety about starting school is normal, but for some children the stress of a new school or teacher can be overwhelming.
Ellesmere Port police inspector Richard Rees says new ‘booze Asbo’ will help target drunken troublemakers - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 2nd September 2009
THE newly-launched ‘Booze ASBO’ could help police crackdown on drunken yobs who wreak havoc in the town.
Under new legislation local magistrates, Cheshire West and Chester Council and police can work together to ban yobs from pubs, bars, off licences and specific areas for up to two years.
New meetings for quitting smokers in Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 19th August 2009
SMOKERS will be guided through the difficult quitting period by a new group in Ellesmere Port.
Starting on September 7, the stop smoking service will provide eight weekly sessions, giving support and treatment at the Links Healthy Living Centre on Civic Way, Ellesmere Port.
Prolific Ellesmere Port fundraiser helps get North West Ambulance Service pulse reading machines - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 19th August 2009
A GENEROUS fundraiser from Ellesmere Port has helped ambulance crews get new equipment to take patient’s pulse and check their oxygen saturation.
Billy Birch got in touch with the local community and businesses within West Cheshire and raised a staggering £1,131.60 to help the Trust purchase additional finger pulse oximeters, used by ambulance staff whilst attending 999 calls.
Countess of Chester Hospital defies patients wishes by increasing parking charges - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 12th March 2009
THE Countess of Chester Hospital has ignored concerns expressed by patients and visitors by raising its parking charge by 50p per visit.
The proposal to increase the charge from £2 to £2.50 caused a backlash during a consultation last year but will go ahead from April 13.
A medical student from Ellesmere Port has won a prestigious health award from Arthritis Research Campaign - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 4th March 2009
A MEDICAL student from Ellesmere Port has won a health award.
Simon Bulley beat off competition from medical students from all over the country to scoop the honour.
The 24-year-old, from Little Sutton, was awarded the Prize in Rheumatology by leading medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC).
Ellesmere Port Hospital enforces visiting restrictions due to increase in norovirus - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 11th February 2009
ELLESMERE Port Hospital is having to enforce visiting restrictions due to a highly infectious winter vomiting bug.\n\nA surge in cases of norovirus on the Ruby and Diamond wards meant the hospital was unable to accept new admissions last week.
County clear-out 'puts vulnerable children at risk' - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 11th February 2009
Departing Cheshire County Council chief executive Jeremy Taylor tells DAVID HOLMES of his fears as key department loses 'hundreds of years' of experience\n\nCOUNCIL boss Jeremy Taylor is among the "three-quarters" of top managers at Cheshire County Council who won't be in charge after April 1.
Hospital enforces visiting restrictions due to increase in norovirus - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 4th February 2009
ELLESMERE Port Hospital is having to enforce visiting restrictions due to a highly infectious winter vomiting bug.
An increase in cases of the norovirus on two of its wards also means the hospital is unable to accept new admissions.
Concern at plan to move cancer care - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 4th February 2009
AN MP is opposing multi-million pound plans to move cancer services from Clatterbridge in Wirral to Liverpool.
The Merseyside and Cheshire Cancer Network (MCCN) has recommended major investment in cancer care throughout the region.
Fight to tackle booze crime in Ellesmere Port gathers pace - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 28th January 2009
A NEW strategy is being launched to tackle alcohol-related crime in Ellesmere Port & Neston.
Alcohol is a factor in the crimes of 60% of the offenders being supervised by Cheshire Probation Area – 10% higher than the UK average.
Crisis-hit economy rocks hospice’s funding - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 28th January 2009
A CHILDREN’S hospice which serves the Elles- mere Port & Neston area may be forced to axe nursing posts and take in fewer seriously ill children as the credit crunch squeezes its funds.
Claire House in Bebington, which this year celebrates its 10th birthday, has seen a 20% drop in donations during the past six months, and needs to cut five staff to meet the shortfall.
During the years many community groups th
Diabetes tests could save your eyesight - Ellesmere Port Pioneer - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 26th January 2009
PEOPLE who are unaware that they have diabetes could be endangering their sight.
That’s the warning from Specsavers in Ellesmere Port, who are urging borough residents to make sure they have an eye test at least every two years.
Mobiles phones to be allowed in hospitals - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 26th January 2009
PATIENTS could soon be allowed to contact friends and relatives on mobile phones more during their hospital stay.
Updated guidance from the Department of Health says NHS trusts like the Countess of Chester Hospital should consider giving patients, staff and visitors the widest possible use of mobile phones, where it doesn’t interfere with critical care equipment susceptible to electro magnetic interference, the privacy of others or cause a nuisance.
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