Teenagers keeping SAFE with a new sexual health service
(19/10/2011 03:22)
Young people in Tameside and Glossop can now receive confidential and simple... SAFE (Sexual health Advice For Everyone) is a free service available to anyone... It covers a wide range of issues from queries about contraception to concerns... The new service will be launched by Councillor Allison Gwynne... The new website- http://www. tgsafe. tgsafe.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust shortlisted for Health Service Journal Awards
(13/10/2011 10:37)
Local NHS Community services in Tameside and Glossop have received another great... Tameside and Glossop Community Healthcare Business Group... Community district nursing services have been shortlisted in the Clinical... The Health Service Journal Awards are an annual event honouring outstanding... These latest nominations continue an award winning year for Stockport NHS...
Supporting children's health with a Leap 4 Life
(29/09/2011 01:23)
A new initiative to help local children improve their health and live fitter... LEAP4Life stands for Learn, Eat and Play... LEAP4Life is a community based lifestyle programme, with friendly... While rates are improving... This can often lead to poorer health later in life too. LEAP4Life supports healthy eating... LEAP4Life consists of 8 weekly 90 minute sessions broken down into a practical...
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust shortlisted for Nursing Times Awards
(20/09/2011 11:14)
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s community services delivered in Tameside and... The Community Heart Failure Service has been shortlisted for the Cardiac Nursing... The Community Heart Failure Service is a specialised community service for heart... The team has improved quality of life for patients by providing more accessible...
National 'Nurse of the Year' nomination
(24/08/2011 10:31)
A community matron who has worked tirelessly to increase standards of dignity... Janet Robson has been nominated for the coveted title of “Nurse of the Year” at... Based mainly at the Hollingworth Clinic... In 2009 Janet took on the role of “Dignity in Care Matron”... Janet has been a great success in this role... Janet and her team won a Nursing Times award last year for their work...
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust shortlisted for General Practice Awards
(17/08/2011 01:10)
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has been shown as a champion of high quality care... The District Nursing service has been shortlisted for the Nursing Team of the... The District Nursing team has always provided excellent care for patients in... Their recognition this year comes from recent service redesigns in Tameside and...
Saying Hello to better speaking skills for children
(15/07/2011 03:16)
Speech and language therapists (SALT) in Tameside and Glossop are lending their... The Hello campaign promotes talking with babies and children... In the UK today, over 1, 000, 000 children have some form of speech... That’s around two or three in every classroom... In the 21st century... Speech, language and communication supports everything we do in life.
Right Hear, Right Now - Your local hearing aid service
(11/07/2011 04:53)
A community hearing aid service has launched in Tameside and Glossop which... Hear and Now will assess your hearing... If you find following speech difficult, particularly in noisy situations... All you need to do is ask your GP to refer you to the Hear and Now service for... Hear and Now is provided by a dedicated audiology team from Tameside and Glossop...
Unicef endorse Tameside and Glossop's excellent support for breastfeeding
(17/06/2011 10:22)
Local health services in Tameside and Glossop have received international... Tameside and Glossop Community Healthcare... The initiative works with health service to ensure a high standard of care for... The accreditation process takes place in three stages. Stage 2 involved the assessment of staff knowledge and skills.
Dying Matters....so let's talk about it
(17/05/2011 04:03)
Tameside and Glossop Community Healthcare are supporting an awareness week... In Dying Matters Awareness Week (16th – 21st May) we’re encouraging people to... With events held at Bradbury Community House in Glossop, (Tuesday... 30pm - 4.30pm) we are working with both our own McMillan Team and local funeral... The events include a chance to chat and pick up some advice on:
· Dying...
Get Help with MENDing your lifestyle
(10/05/2011 12:46)
A programme which has successfully helped dozens of families in Tameside improve... MEND (Mind Exercise Nutrition..... Do it! Do it! ) works with the whole family to teach children all the skills they need to stay... Held at local venues including the Mossley Youth Centre in Micklehurst, Mossley... So far 115 local families have already taken the course since 2009...
Thousands of Tameside and Glossop smokers do it in secret
(09/03/2011 01:29)
Nearly 15... The new national poll reveals 30% of smokers are secret smokers. Around two thirds of the estimated 49... One in three of these secret smokers are young smokers, aged 18 to 24. Two fifths (42%) are adults who keep their smoking a secret from their own... Overall... A quarter (27%) feel embarrassed and 22% feel stigmatised by their smoking. Vishnee Sauntoo, of No Smoking Day...
"It's all in Ukrainian" New warning on health messages over illegal tobacco
(10/02/2011 11:24)
“курiння призводить до серцево-судинних захворювань та раку легенiв” – that’s... Tobacco barons in Russia and China are helping recruit a new generation of ... In the last six months more than 17 million cigarettes and nearly 2... Trading Standards say brands like Jin Ling... Many of these brands are mass-manufactured in overseas factories purely for the...
Get your state of health with the Health Check
(08/02/2011 10:14)
An innovative set of tests means people in Tameside and Glossop have a quick and... Selected invitations are being sent out for the Health Check – a complete GP... The Health Check is a simple but robust test aimed at preventing individuals’... These conditions are preventable, and the sooner their risk is diagnosed...
Men's Health Event
(07/02/2011 03:07)
Glossopdale men of all ages eager to stay in tip-top condition...
New Year, new health for mind and body
(17/01/2011 11:41)
As the New Year gets underway... People often use the start of a year to make resolutions to take greater care of... With the message “no health without mental health”... The five ways to wellbeing are: Connect....... With the people around you. With the people around you. With family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. At home, work, school or in your local community.
Quit It in the New Year with free nicotine patches
(06/01/2011 02:04)
People across Tameside and Glossop looking to quit the smoking habit can pick up... For the first time... These patches can double smokers’ chance of quitting successfully. The Quit Kit will be available from participating pharmacies that are working in... )
Elaine Michel... Along with the other free, local support services available from the NHS...
Implanon contraceptive implants notice
(05/01/2011 02:53)
Following recent national news items about problems with Implanon contraceptive... This implant (Implanon) is no longer used by the service... The advantage of Nexplanon over Implanon is that the hormone content is exactly... Anyone with any concerns or needing advice should call 0161 342 7100 Anyone with any concerns or needing advice should call 0161 342 7100
Fighting flu and Choosing Well in winter
(30/12/2010 10:10)
As cases of both influenza and the common cold increase in the deep of winter... Seasonal flu and colds are on the increase throughout the UK... The number of calls to GP out-of-hours services from people who mainly have cold... Director of Public Health Sabrina Fuller said normally healthy adults should... By attending GP surgeries and A&E departments patients risk passing illness to...
New ME service for Tameside and Glossop
(21/12/2010 10:24)
NHS Tameside and Glossop have launched a new brand new care and support service... ) The ME Specialist Nurse and Physiotherapist will provide guidance and support... ME, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome... Simple everyday physical or mental tasks can leave them shattered. Typically it may take a day or two to kick in and several days (or weeks) to...
Saving 999 for emergencies
(09/12/2010 11:48)
NHS Tameside and Glossop and the North West Ambulance Service are throwing the... Constipation... You should only dial 999 if you or someone you are aware of is in need of... cases such as broken bones, severe cuts, heavy bleeding, chest pains... While most callers realise that a 999 call is a serious business... Some recent calls lodged in the North West have included: A man suffering from...
For the matron an honour - the Queen's Nurse award
(09/12/2010 11:46)
Local matron Janet Robson has been awarded the prestigious title of “Queen’s... Based at the Hollingworth Clinic... In 2009 Janet took on the role of “Dignity in Care Matron”... Janet has been a great success in this role... Her team received a Nursing Times Award last month in recognition of the impact... Janet’s latest honour comes from the Queen's Nursing Institute...
Health mentors just the ticket for City kids
(06/12/2010 01:22)
Local children who won tickets for last weekend’s Manchester City game from a... Twenty local children won their tickets to see City playing Bolton Wanderers by... That was until the mentors managed to deliver the tickets to each of them in... Health mentors are an important and innovative new service for Tameside and... The mentors work in partnership with local children and young people...
Brestfeeding support from dads with a new DVD
(06/12/2010 01:14)
A new DVD promoting breastfeeding launches at Ashton Primary Care Centre this... This is a breastfeeding DVD with a difference – as it is mainly aimed not at... Mention breastfeeding and it probably isn’t dads who first spring to mind. Mention breastfeeding and it probably isn’t dads who first spring to mind. Mention breastfeeding and it probably isn’t dads who first spring to mind.
HIV tests available - get the check
(02/12/2010 02:09)
Sexual health services in NHS Tameside and Glossop are using the week of World... The call comes as new research shows around a quarter of people with HIV in the... Around a hundred people in Tameside are diagnosed with HIV... Tameside suffers from worse than average late diagnosis of the condition... It's very important if you think you may be at risk of being HIV positive that...
Keep prepared, keep warm, keep well
(01/12/2010 03:33)
As freezing conditions hit Tameside and Glossop... People are also advised to keep warm... At the moment disruption to local services is being kept to a minimum... January this year saw even more severe conditions... As part of our Choose Well campaign... Emergency calls increase massively during these periods as accidents increase.
NHS Tameside and Glossop win top finance award
(26/11/2010 01:45)
NHS Tameside and Glossop’s finance department emerged as winners at the CIMA... Guest host comedian Hugh Dennis presented the team with their award amongst some... They came top in their category of 'Finance Department of the Year - public... Up against five other shortlisted organisations on the night... The judging was carried out by an expert panel of external industry leaders and...
An OBE for Kailash Chand
(25/11/2010 10:57)
Dr Kailash Chand... Dr Chand has been honoured for his longstanding commitment to the values of the... Before taking up his current post as Chair of NHS Tameside and Glossop in 2009... He has received various other accolades over the years... A veteran media commentator on a wide range of health issues... He is a keen supporter of positive action to prevent illness both through...
Ending violence against women and children
(24/11/2010 11:58)
NHS Tameside and Glossop is joining a new campaign aimed at highlighting the... The Ending Violence against Women and Children campaign begins on November 25th... One in four women will be affected by domestic abuse in their lifetime. One in four women will be affected by domestic abuse in their lifetime. One in four women will be affected by domestic abuse in their lifetime.
Weight loss online - Saving pennies, losing pounds
(18/11/2010 03:05)
Young people aged 16 - 24 are being offered the chance to sign up to a one-year... Ashton Sixth Form College has joined forces with the Health Improvement Service... The Weight Matters drop-in will run every week from now until Christmas... 45 - 5.00 PM. Anyone wishing to make use of this online service can turn up and get their... The online site gives help...
Helping you to help yourself in Self Care Week
(12/11/2010 12:13)
We’re helping you to help yourself – that’s the message from NHS Tameside and... The week aims to raise awareness of the information and support local people... The week also sees the launch of our new Expert Patient Programme to support... Self Care is an integral part of daily life... It includes the actions people take every day in order to stay fit and maintain...
Choose Well - and text for your nearest pharmacy
(11/11/2010 02:53)
Local high-street pharmacists in Tameside and Glossop are supporting a new NHS... They are using National Pharmacy Week (8th – 12th November) to highlight a new... All you have to do is text “pharmacy” to 64746 to receive three free texts with... And as the service makes use of global positioning satellite or GPS... Common complaints like coughs and colds account for nearly one fifth of a GP’s...
Choose Well - keep A&E for emergencies only
(05/11/2010 03:08)
Keep A&E for emergencies only – that’s the Choose Well message as new figures... One out of every three visits to A&E are from patients in Tameside and Glossop... That’s over 26, 000 of the near 79, 000 visits from last year... 3m of the £6.9m spent on A&E visits - money which would be better spent on other... Tameside Hospital NHS Foundation Trust A&E consultant Nasreen Contractor says...
Finding the right direction for children with COMPASS
(04/11/2010 04:26)
A new service for children is set to make sure the right care and expertise go... The COMPASS service will be launched this Friday (5 November) at Curzon Ashton... The COMPASS teams include professionals of many different kinds... COMPASS teams are there to help families with behaviour problems and those who... The multi-agency team...
Nursing Times Awards nominations
(02/11/2010 01:11)
**Stop press** It has now been confirmed that both the Dignity in Care team and... Congratulations to all concerned! NHS Tameside and Glossop’ s Provider Division reputation for excellence is on... The winners will be announced at a ceremony in London this week on Wednesday... The Provider Division has a proud history of being recognised for the world...
Bowel cancer - spot the signs and take the test for free
(29/10/2010 01:55)
Spot the signs... An information stall at Ashton indoor market... The bowel cancer screening initiative is already proving a success with local... People over the age of 60 – who are more likely to develop the condition - are... Over 11, 700 kits have been sent out since January, with a 48.8% uptake rate... Of these kits, 111 have received an abnormal result...
Continuing the fight against smoking in Tameside and Glossop
(28/10/2010 11:03)
New studies confirm that smoking remains one of the biggest causes of ill health... The Tobacco Profiles for England study from the Association of Public Health... They do also show however that smoking related deaths from both stroke and COPD... The study also showed that in this period the rates of smoking in Tameside and... 23 per 100 people, among one of the highest in the country...
Free flu jabs for pregnant women too
(25/10/2010 11:45)
With the winter season approaching... For the first time ever this applies to pregnant women, as well as the over 65s... All pregnant women in the country are being offered the seasonal flu vaccination... This is because the new flu jab also protects against the H1N1 virus (swine flu)... Everyone aged 65 and over are offered the jab...
Local stroke services receive visit from national stroke leader
(18/10/2010 03:45)
Two Tameside centres for stroke care and treatment received a visit from the... Professor Roger Boyle from the Department of Health inspected facilities at the... Professor Boyle was shown around facilities... The Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Dukinfield is a community based facility... Now in its third year of operation...
Childhood theme for Alcohol Awareness Week
(14/10/2010 11:50)
“ALCOHOL and Childhood” is the theme for this year’s Alcohol Awareness Week... Its aim is to look at the ways drinking to excess can impact on the young and... Throughout the week... Open to people of all ages. Various events at Branching Out, 31 Clarence Arcade... Look out for the open days when stalls and display stands will be erected in the...
Cracking down on contraband tobacco
(11/10/2010 11:14)
Buying illicit tobacco makes it easier for children to smoke – that’s the... With the ‘Get Some Answers’ campaign, Smokefree Tameside and Glossop... Illegal cigarettes are cheaper and have no age restrictions... More than 8... Adults buying the same cigarettes are boosting their illicit trade... The sale in illegal tobacco is not a victimless crime.
Supporting mental health and wellbeing in Tameside and Glossop
(01/10/2010 12:29)
Sunday 10th October is World Mental Health Day – which takes place during two... Our events are over a two week period from the 4th October 2010. Our events are over a two week period from the 4th October 2010. Our events are over a two week period from the 4th October 2010. Our events are over a two week period from the 4th October 2010.
Commending excellent NHS care in Tameside and Glossop
(28/09/2010 11:18)
NHS Tameside and Glossop paid tribute to staff for their ongoing care and... GPs, nurses, health improvement workers, project managers... Chair Kailash Chand hosted the event at Dukinfield Town Hall... Amongst the areas being recognised were providing outstanding care for people... The awards were separated into categories of best manager/mentor...
Reaching healthy GOALS with a national award
(23/09/2010 11:36)
A scheme which helps children in Tameside eat better... UR GOAL 4 LIFE is a joint scheme between NHS Tameside and Glossop Community... The scheme encourages children in Tameside Primary Schools to choose the... Using a scorecard in the classroom after lunch... A case study of the scheme as submitted to the Local Authority Catering... Manchester Fayre won the overall title...
A place of learning - how to lose weight
(16/09/2010 05:10)
Young women in Tameside now have the opportunity to lose weight whilst studying... The Weight Matters team are running fun and informal weight loss sessions at... The new location will make the sessions more accessible to women in this age... Weight Matters is run by the Health Improvement Service... The team believe that small changes to diet and lifestyle can result in big...
AGM and People Pursuing Excellence Awards
(15/09/2010 12:56)
NHS Tameside and Glossop's Annual General Meeting and People Pursuing Excellence... Light refreshments will be available. The AGM is an opportunity for you to find out about our activity and performance... This will be followed by the People Pursuing Excellence Awards... Everyone is welcome – if you would like to attend please e-mail bengranger@nhs.
Sexual Health Week 13th-19th September
(13/09/2010 01:31)
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the increase in people over the... In the past 2 years, the incidence of STI’s in the over 50’s has doubled. This is because older people are increasingly likely to be single or... This year the FPA (formerly the family planning association) has chosen this as... For free, confidential advice, information...
Leading the way in helping people stay Smokefree
(27/08/2010 11:15)
Smokefree Tameside and Glossop is leading the way locally in helping people quit... New figures from the Department of Health show that people taking up our... This figure means that 63% of people supported by the service have managed to... Smokefree Tameside and Glossop is a team dedicated to help and support people... Part of the Health Improvement Service...
A prescription for savings
(30/07/2010 01:42)
Nationally we are all being made aware of the significant amount of savings that... As the local leader of your NHS, NHS Tameside and Glossop need your help. In the North West we spend over £40m every year on medicines. In the North West we spend over £40m every year on medicines. In the North West we spend over £40m every year on medicines.
Shire Hill and the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit - Excellent environments for patients
(26/07/2010 02:38)
The Stroke Rehabilitation Unit in Dukinfield and Shire Hill Hospital in Glossop... This means both have been confirmed among the best possible patient environments... Each year PEATs (Patient Environment Action Team) inspect every NHS hospital... The teams contain both health professionals and volunteer members of the public... Run by the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA)...
Fighting Fraud in the NHS
(18/06/2010 02:33)
June 2010 is national NHS Fraud Awareness Month... The great majority of people who both use and work in the NHS are honest... Money lost to the NHS from fraud is money which could be spent on patient... Some examples of NHS frauds, committed by the dishonest minority... g. dental treatment or optical services not carried out) and working elsewhere...
Lorenzo Regional Care
(24/03/2010 11:15)
The Diabetes and Vascular Service is to become the first service of the PCT to...
Breastfeeding donations
(19/11/2009 10:44)
NHS Tameside and Glossop have gained the valuable support of a local mother in...