Hundreds of healthcare workers striking for four days
HUNDREDS of healthcare assistants (HCAs) at Warrington and Halton hospitals are striking for four days in a continuing pay dispute despite ongoing and active negotiations.
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Improved outcomes for children and young people with type 1 diabetes in Warrington
WARRINGTON and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WHH) is leading the field in its efforts to tackle the number of children being admitted with type 1 diabetes-related complications.
Online optical services make eye care more accessible in the UK
The extensive use of information and communication technologies (ICT) has enabled the healthcare sector to adopt digital transformation and improve access to primary care.
Charity Elf Dash set to get Christmas started at Gulliver’s
FIVE hundred elves are set to get Christmas up and running at Gulliver’s World with a charity Elf Dash taking place in aid of two local causes.
Hospital trust awarded for contribution to equality, diversity and inclusion
WARRINGTON and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s initiative ‘Your Future Your Way’ has been awarded a Royal College of Nursing (RCN) North West Award for Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
NHS North West delivers more than 1.8 million covid and flu vaccines
MORE than 1.8 million life-saving winter vaccinations have been delivered by the region’s vaccination teams, making this the fastest NHS flu vaccine roll out on record.
Hospice’s innovative ‘Virtual Ward’ continues to help people
ST Rocco’s are the lead provider for the Palliative Virtual Ward, working collaboratively with system partners, the virtual ward is an innovative way of working, using technology to further expand the care they provide.
Double celebrations as care workers named national champions
THERE were double celebrations at Cheshire Grange care home, Lymm as two members of the team were crowned national champions in this year’s Barchester Care Awards.
St Rocco’s celebrates 40 years of a volunteer
WHEN you think about all the skills and dedication it takes to be a volunteer, Pat Bate has them all and more, St Rocco’s are incredibly fortunate that she has given her time to the hospice for 40 years!
Ingevity helps renovate hospice patient bathroom
WARRINGTON firm Ingevity has awarded St Rocco’s Hospice with a £22,000 donation towards refurbishing its bathroom on the inpatient ward.