As Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust shape their plans for a new state of the art ‘health campus’ for the people of North Manchester, they want your comments and suggestions on the changes being proposed to deliver this vision. A public consultation process is open from 3rd December 2020 to … Read More
Have your say on the exciting new plans for Wythenshawe Hospital and the North Manchester General Hospital site
Manchester communities are invited to comment on two major hospital redevelopment plans Exciting proposals to transform hospital sites in North Manchester and Wythenshawe to deliver ambitious community regeneration opportunities are now available for public consultation. Manchester City Council, Manchester Health and Care Commissioning and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) … Read More
Improve hospital discharge now before winter to manage second peak of Covid-19, warn Red Cross and Healthwatch England
New report shows patients grateful to hard working doctors, nurses and care staff for continuing to deliver compassionate care in difficult circumstances. But investigation into new hospital discharge processes shows significant proportion (82%) of patients surveyed did not receive a follow-up visit after discharge – and almost one in five … Read More
Most patients are positive about their hospital care, but discharge delays and access to support once home remain a concern – particularly for the frail
The majority of people who stayed as an inpatient in hospital were happy with the care they received, had confidence in the doctors and nurses treating them and felt their fundamental needs were met, according to a national survey from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). However, survey respondents were less … Read More
NHS -Help us help you get the treatment you need
If you need medical help you should still contact your GP practice, use NHS 111 online or call 111. If you are told to go to hospital it is important that you go to hospital. We’ll give you the care you need POSTER
Patient Visiting Suspended at Northern Care Alliance Group Hospital sites
All visiting has been suspended with immediate effect at North Manchester General, Fairfield, Royal Oldham, Rochdale Infirmary and Salford Royal hospitals. As of Friday 27 March 2020 all hospitals across the Northern Care Alliance Group have suspended all visiting hours. Following a national decision taken by NHS England to suspend … Read More
Northern Care Alliance – National Emergency Department Survey 2018 – your views count!
National Emergency Department Survey 2018 – your views count! If you attended an Emergency Department in September 2018,at any Northern Care Alliance Care Organisation (Salford, Bury, Rochdale, North Manchester, Oldham) , you may have received a patient questionnaire in the post. This is to find out what you think about … Read More
‘Catering Unwrapped’ – Free Food tasting event
The next ‘Medicine for Members’ event is a free food tasting event ‘ Catering Unwrapped’ on Wednesday 15 August 2.00 pm until 3.30pm. at the Broadoak Restaurant, Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7TD. The event will give delegates the opportunity to learn about the different catering systems … Read More
New CQC research reveals lack of awareness over right to choose where to give birth
New research commissioned by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found that more women must be made aware of their right to choose their birth hospital. The research, which surveyed over 1,000 women who had given birth in England in the last three years, found that 40% either weren’t aware … Read More