Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

We recently spoke to MyMFT user Graham about his positive experiences with the app. MyMFT supports patients like Graham to keep track of their hospital info, incl. upcoming appointments, test results & more! Discover what MyMFT can do for you, at https://lnkd.in/dUWXirSd

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📢 Featured News A fascinating inside look into the Oral and Maxillofacial department at North Manchester General Hospital who regularly transform the lives of our patients with facial prosthetics. Dr Hany Nasry, the Clinical Director, leads the expert team in designing and surgically securing prosthesis for patients suffering with dental issues, complications from radiotherapy and even traumatic injuries. Two of our patients, Graeme and Barry, have shared their unique stories and how the team has helped them regain their confidence and give them their smile back. Click below to read more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dAsjktgb

Are you passionate about the NHS? Would you like to be a voice for patients, their families, carers and NHS staff? If so, have you considered standing for election as a Governor of our NHS Foundation Trust? Nominations for our upcoming election close on Wednesday 31st July at 5pm. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4d2XJNx

Congratulations to Ben Moorhouse who has successfully completed his nonstop 110-mile extreme challenge walk from Wainhouse Tower in Halifax to Blackpool Tower, then to our Saint Mary’s Hospital on our Oxford Road Campus. Raising money for The Kallipateira Moorhouse Foundation, Ben and his partner Gaynor support parents who experience the death of a baby, in addition to research. Later next month Ben will be taking on Tsambika Monastery in Rhodes. A £10,000 target has been set for both extreme challenges. Donate here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d8AV7QGh

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Our Chairman and Group Chief Nursing Officer joined the incredible team from Connect North West today to open their new base in Warrington, alongside some of the families who've used this life saving service. The new site was secured thanks to a partnership between MFT and NHS Property The ribbon was cut by special guest Alfie who used the service when he was just days old!

Exciting news! ❤️ Hepatitis B Opt Out Testing at NMGH, MRI and Wythenshawe Emergency Departments is now live. To date, at MFT, we have diagnosed over 100 people with HIV and over 300 with Hepatitis C since testing began in December 2021, offering lifesaving treatment to all through our infection and liver services. HIV is a treatable, long-term condition and excellent treatment offers normal life expectancy to those diagnosed early. Hepatitis C is a virus infection that affects the liver, curable by a course of tablets taken for 8-12 weeks.

📢 We were so proud to see our Renal Transplant Department appearing on BBC News North West last night. The BBC followed the story of in-laws, Lesley and Chris, as Lesley saved her son-in-law’s life by donating her kidney to him. 📽 We allowed the BBC exclusive access to film the procedure and speak to staff, whilst Lesley and Chris were kind enough to share their powerful story for all to see. Watch the full story below the (story starts at 1:17) https://lnkd.in/dX7wnGmn

On Saturday, our Group Chairman, Kathy Cowell, and Group Chief Executive, Mark Cubbon, visited Trafford General Hospital to thank all the Elective Hub and other staff working on our Super Saturday to treat more patients. Our recently GIRFT accredited Elective Hub and focused sessions like these play a key role in making the most effective use of our theatre capacity to carry out low-complexity procedures that can be life-changing for our patients. #MFT #NHS 💙