Worcestershire Health and Care Trust News & Publications

May 2012

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Tuesday 8 May 2012

Free health checks for residents

Worcestershire residents are being offered a free health MOT ready for the summer.

 

April 2012

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Friday 20 April 2012

Physio class back on track at Evesham leisure centre

The NHS Physiotherapy Department at Evesham Community Hospital is working with the Evesham Leisure Centre to tackle the problem of on-going lower back pain.

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Tuesday 17 April 2012

Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust bids for Foundation Trust status

Local residents with an interest in community and mental health services are being invited to get involved and have their say about how services are provided.

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Thursday 5 April 2012

Reduced waiting times for children's mental health service

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), commissioned by Worcestershire County Council and provided by Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, are celebrating the results of some great improvements to the service provided to Worcestershire families.

March 2012

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Thursday 15 March 2012

Dementia training guide launched

NHS Worcestershire have joined forces with the University of Worcester to help people living with dementia.

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Wednesday 7 March 2012

Arts Society donate work to Pershore Hospital

A Pershore arts group has been busy painting pictures for display at Pershore Hospital.

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Tuesday 6 March 2012

Local Nurse in final for 'Nurse of the Year' national award

A dedicated Worcestershire nurse has been nominated for a national award.

 

February 2012

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Friday 17 February 2012

Norovirus virus spreads across Worcestershire

Patients with diarrhoea and vomiting symptoms are being reminded to stay at home and follow simple hygiene procedures, following the spread of Norovirus to some community hospitals.

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Thursday 16 February 2012

MP visits Tenbury Community Hospital

Ludlow MP Philip Dunne visited staff and patients at Tenbury Community Hospital, to see the newly refurbished hospital.

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Wednesday 15 February 2012

Fewer hospital admissions thanks to improved local care

Fewer patients in Wyre Forest were admitted to hospital over the last year thanks to increased care available in the local community.

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Friday 3 February 2012

Dignity Action Day celebrated at Pershore Hospital

Pershore Community Hospital held a tea party on Wednesday 1st February to celebrate the nationwide initiative that is Dignity Action Day.

 

January 2012

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Friday 27 January 2012

Worcestershire NHS to embark on a review of health services

The NHS in Worcestershire is embarking on a review of health services to secure the best possible healthcare for county residents that is sustainable for the future and, though the main focus of the review will be on acute hospital services, it will also look at the wider health and care system, particularly in relation to specific pathways of care between the acute hospitals and community and primary care.

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Thursday 26 January 2012

Falls Prevention Health Column

Every year more than two thousand people are admitted to hospitals across the county due to  suffering a fall. Falls can cause injury, restrict activity, destroy confidence, increase isolation and reduce independence.

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Monday 16 January 2012

Spreading The Warmth In Worcestershire

Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire in partnership with Pershore Hospital, Abbottswood Medical Centre and Pershore Medical Practice are offering free advice and a range of services to ensure that you stay Warm and Well in your home.

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Wednesday 11 January 2012

NHS apprentice wins award

A Worcestershire apprentice has won a national award for her hard work and dedication in her NHS role.

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Tuesday 10 January 2012

Free health checks for residents

Worcestershire residents are being offered the chance to start the New Year with a free health MOT.

 

December 2011

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Thursday 22nd December 2011

Look after your mental health at Christmas

Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust's, Head of Adult Mental Health, Mark Dickens talks   about positive ways to combat stress for yourself as well as family and friends.

 

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Wednesday 21st December 2011

Formal opening of new wards celebrated

The new state-of-the-art facilities at Tenbury Community Hospital have been officially opened.

 

 

November 2011

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Monday 7th November 2011

Trust awarded contract for offender health

Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust has been awarded a contract to provide offender healthcare services at the provisionally-named Featherstone 2 prison, in South Staffordshire.

 

October 2011

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Friday 28th October

Public urged to use telephone health service for non-emergencies

As winter approaches and seasonal illnesses like flu and tummy bugs begin to circulate, Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is highlighting the telephone health services that are available in Worcestershire.

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Friday 28th October

Major refurbishment announced for Mental Health Service

A major new facility for older people with a mental health illness is to be built at the Princess of Wales Community Hospital site in Bromsgrove.

 

August 2011

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Thursday 18 August

Children's Service celebrates 25 Years

A children's service in Worcestershire is celebrating 25 years since it's opening.

 

 

 

 

 

July 2011

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Thursday 28 July

Evesham Community Hospital refurbishment

Patients and staff will soon be able to benefit from the upgraded facilites at Evesham Community Hospital.

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Friday 22 July

New service proves a success

A new community-based service aimed at helping patients to recover at home has been hailed a sucess in Worcestershire.

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Wednesday 20 July

Refurbished Hospital opens

Tenbury Community Hospital has opened it's newly refurbished ward for patients.

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Wednesday 13 July

New Trust agrees milestone journey to becoming a Foundation Trust

Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust has signed up to an agreement with the Department of Health that clearly outlines the work that it will do towards hopefully becoming a Foundation Trust during 2013.

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Tuesday 5 July

Wyre Forest GP's Launch 'Virtual Ward'

GPs in Wyre forest have launched a innovative 'Virtual ward', designed to offer patients better care and make better use of NHS resources.

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Friday 1 July
New dawn for Worcestershire's community and mental health services

A new health care and trust to provide community and mental health services across Worcestershire has been established today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last updated on Tuesday, May 08, 2012