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Offline SteveH

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« Reply #210 on: February 07, 2020, 04:07:35 pm »
Both Mrs H and I, have had a senior moment, and a good laugh, after reading this headline   "North Wales patients to be given pill-sized camera that snaps as it goes in one end and out the other"   I suppose it depends on your definition of snaps, it did take us a few seconds for it to fall into place.

A clever bit of technology non the less ......
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-patients-given-pill-17707034

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« Reply #211 on: February 11, 2020, 01:49:37 pm »
Reply 200 on this thread,  I posted the link below, to advise alternatives to dialing 999, which I strongly believe in, this mornings DP story is a bit disappointing, not the way to encourage the public to change their ways.....  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/man-head-injury-hit-8-17720814

"Ambulance chiefs are urging people to think twice before calling 999 as paramedics are in "high demand" across Wales today.
Bosses say not all of the 999 calls which operators are receiving are genuine emergencies, and claimed that some people are using ambulances as a "taxi service".

A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "Demand is high across Wales today. We receive many calls from people who could use NHS Direct Wales http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/861/page/42145 , the 111 service, their local pharmacy or a minor injuries unit, but instead chose to call an ambulance.

"Calling an ambulance when you don’t need one wastes time and resources which could have been better spent responding to someone genuinely in need of the high level clinical care ambulance crews provide.

"Ambulances are not a taxi service and arriving at hospital by ambulance does not mean you'll be seen quicker.
"If someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk, you should call 999 immediately."


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« Reply #212 on: February 11, 2020, 03:03:37 pm »
Perhaps those who voted for Brexit could explain why the promised £350,000,000 per week is not being given to enhance the NHS?
Nothing is so firmly believed as that which we least know.  ― Michel de Montaigne

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« Reply #213 on: March 04, 2020, 02:47:29 pm »
Reading about the new price of alcohol, I found this piece which I found interesting.... bearing in mind that the government happily take the taxes from alcohol and tobacco, why not direct where it is needed.......

Increasing alcohol duties by 1% would raise around £100 million each year which, invested in alcohol treatment, could save the NHS and other public services around £300 million annually.         (and tobacco could be included for further benefits )

This would equate to just 5p more for an average bottle of wine and 3p more for a pint of beer – yet would boost alcohol treatment budgets in England alone by 50%.

https://alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/2018/pay-3p-more-for-a-beer-save-lives-the-alcohol-treatment-levy

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« Reply #214 on: March 04, 2020, 08:05:44 pm »
But...but...but what about the £350m per week we were promised for the NHS after Brexit? I mean–they couldn't have been lying, surely?


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Re: National Health Service
« Reply #215 on: March 04, 2020, 08:42:07 pm »
We'll soon have the extra 50,000 nursing staff in place too      &shake&

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Re: National Health Service...........Online symptom checker
« Reply #216 on: March 07, 2020, 04:35:18 pm »
Check Your Symptoms, new online service from NHS Wales    not just Coronavirus, but can be used for all suspected illnesses

For general advice on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) or to find out what to do if you think you have symptoms, please visit 111 coronavirus advice. For the latest information from Public Health Wales please visit statement on Novel Coronavirus.

Last updated on: 06/03/2020 at 14:25               https://www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk/selfassessments/


A new symptom checker for suspected coronavirus has been launched online by the Welsh NHS as attempts continue to halt the spread of the virus.
The Welsh Ambulance Service said the online service should be the "first port of call" as the NHS 111 telephone lines are "very busy".

Online symptom checker launched in Wales    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-51782883

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Re: National Health Service..........Park and Ride extended
« Reply #217 on: March 11, 2020, 12:06:19 pm »
A PARK and Ride service has been given yet another 12-months extension.     (which I think takes us to April 2021 ?)

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is extending the free transport service, which takes patients from the former Hotpoint factory site in Bodelwyddan to Glan Clwyd Hospital, while plans for long-term improvements to parking provision at the hospital take shape.

The Park and Ride service was originally introduced as a temporary measure to support parking on site while work took place to remove asbestos and renovate the hospital, and the current arrangements had been due to cease at the end of this month.

Rod Taylor, director of Estates and Facilities, said: “We continue to ask visitors to help us to reduce the impact of traffic on site.
“Visitors are urged to consider using public transport where possible, and to take into account the time needed to find a parking space when planning a visit to the site.

“We ask staff to consider looking into car-sharing arrangements to help free up parking spaces. Staff can also access the cycle to work scheme.”
A review of parking demand and capacity at Glan Clwyd Hospital is now nearing completion.

In light of the ongoing review of parking on site, BCUHB said they will retain a park and ride service beyond March 31 2020, pending the progression of a Business Case to Welsh Government for additional new parking capacity on site.

The Park and Ride scheme was introduced in October 2014 to help ease parking pressures and traffic congestion while redevelopment work went on at the hospital.

In line with Welsh Government policy, car parking at Glan Clwyd Hospital remains free of charge. ref Pioneer
 

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« Reply #218 on: March 19, 2020, 10:30:09 am »
All non-urgent appointments and procedures are being stopped as the health board gears up for the battle with coronavirus.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has announced that they will begin delaying all non-urgent operations, procedures and outpatient appointments from Thursday.
"Postponements across North Wales will begin from Thursday 19 March.

"We ask that patients do not contact our hospitals or departments to find out if their procedure has been postponed. This will ensure our staff can focus on preparations to care for an expected increase in patients with Covid-19.

"We will be prioritising those patients across North Wales who are in need of the most urgent care, for example people in need of cancer treatment."

Dr David Fearnley, executive medical director of the health board said: “We know that there are many people expecting to undergo a procedure or examination over the coming weeks, who in some cases have already waited a long time. We are extremely sorry for any disruption, anxiety or discomfort this decision may cause.           ref DP


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« Reply #219 on: March 20, 2020, 05:32:05 pm »
How you can show some love to our NHS heroes during the coronavirus crisis
A campaign launches today to make sure all the amazing healthcare staff know how much they mean to the nation.

ADD YOUR SUPPORT     https://www.thanksamillionnhs.co.uk/    NHS gratide map


On the front lines of the nation’s battle against coronavirus stand the incredible staff of the NHS.       
From the surgeons to the porters, the nurses to the catering staff, the physios to the midwives, and the paramedics to the GPs - these heroes battle adversity each day to help us all when we’re at our most vulnerable.

From cradle to grave, the NHS, and the incredible professionals who work in hospitals, GP surgeries, clinics, care homes and more, is a part of British life.   cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/how-you-can-show-love-17954950

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Re: National Health Service
« Reply #220 on: March 21, 2020, 03:10:02 pm »
From what I understand this is happening throughout the UK, where there are holiday homes and caravan sites, mostly affecting the coastal areas.

Coronavirus: Concern as GP reports rise in visitors trying to register with North Wales practices
Welsh Government urged to force the closure of caravan parks to protect region's health services.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/coronavirus-concern-gp-reports-rise-17957934

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Re: National Health Service
« Reply #221 on: March 28, 2020, 02:18:26 pm »
RoSPA: The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidentswww.rospa.com

Coronavirus: Accident Free, Avoid A & E
The best thing that anyone can do to help our amazing NHS fight and beat coronavirus (COVID-19) right now is to stay at home.

This also means avoiding going to A &E, to take pressure off front line health services. But while heeding the advice to stay at home, we need to be aware that more accidents happen in the home than anywhere else – you could say the home is the most dangerous place to be, with 6,000 home accident deaths across the UK every year.

We need to make sure we and our loved ones are safe from serious injury, wherever they are and whatever they are doing during the pandemic emergency. That’s why RoSPA has launched the Accident Free, Avoid A&E campaign to help keep everyone free from serious accidental injury in this new world.

Advice also "Keeping kids safe"

Full details    https://www.rospa.com/Campaigns-Fundraising/Current/Coronavirus

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Re: National Health Service..........FREE TRAVEL
« Reply #222 on: March 29, 2020, 11:30:34 am »
Free travel for NHS workers
NHS staff will receive free travel throughout Wales as part of a deal which will see struggling bus operators get help from the Welsh Government.

Free rail travel is already available for health workers on Transport for Wales trains.

The commitment for free bus travel for NHS workers is part of a £69m hardship fund for companies struggling with dramatic drops in passenger numbers.
It follows stay-at-home rules for all but key workers due to coronavirus.    ref DP

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« Reply #223 on: May 02, 2020, 10:56:32 am »
A Marbella-based management consultant said to be involved in controversial cost-cutting changes to North Wales nursing rotas is being paid nearly £2,000 per day by the region's health board.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board's (BCUHB) interim recovery director Phillip Burns works one day a week from Spain - and is set to earn more than £350,000 for a nine-month stint.

That figure is apparently more than would be saved over the same period through controversial rota changes for nurses , according to claims.

The rate would equate to a yearly reward well in excess of that of the board's chief executive Gary Doherty, who earns more than £200,000 in his role. Mr Burns will earn £360,990 for his nine-month stint at a daily rate of £1,990.   cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-health-boards-marbella-17138924

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A consultant dubbed "Marbella Man" because he did some of his work from his Spanish home while earning almost £2,000 a day has had his contract terminated early by a health board.

Phillip Burns was installed as Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board's interim recovery director by former chief executive Gary Doherty in a bid to revive its fortunes.
The recovery programme Mr Burns was in charge of was supposed to yield savings and efficiencies for the organisation.

But the board's projected deficit to the end of the 2019-2020 financial year is expected to be around £57.72m - up from £42m in 2019.

The board is also expecting additional pressures of around £10m caused by the coronavirus pandemic as it looks to make savings of £45m this financial year.

Cont   https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/health-boards-marbella-man-who-18186655

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Re: National Health Service
« Reply #224 on: May 09, 2020, 02:08:33 pm »
I checked Flight radar, earlier today about 11am, the sky above NW was empty, apart from the Air Ambulance, one has just flown over Llandudno, and I was surprised to see, it was the same one, calling at various points, St Asaph, Chester and Liverpool, it is now about to land back at base, I suspect a serious situation.


PS  LIVE: Two air ambulances land at scene of 'medical emergency' in Deeside
Police, paramedics and firefighters are also at the scene of the incident.

The helicopters have joined paramedics, police officers and firefighters are the incident near Deeside Leisure Centre this morning.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-two-air-ambulances-land-18225226