Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale Local Care Organisation

📩 The GM Champion Awards are back and looking for worthy winners. Do you know an individual or team that fits the bill? To find out more, check out the amazing categories and get nominating here: https://buff.ly/48U4heE Nominations close this Friday, 15 March. #GMchampions

The NHS Healthy Start scheme helps young families and those who are pregnant to access healthy food, milk and vitamins for free. Find out if you’re eligible for NHS Healthy Start and apply online now at https://buff.ly/3qDFFac #NHS #HealthyStart #Rochdale

Ramadhan Kareem 🕌 🌙 The Ramadhan awareness event was a huge success ! The Iftar packs were very popular with patients and staff who were keen to find out more about the blessed month of #ramadan2024. #ramadanmubarak #ramadankareem

PRSAS Accreditation Congratulations to our Team Rochdale colleagues who have gained accreditation with the Royal College of Physicians Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services Accreditation Scheme (PRSAS). The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is the 11th service in the country to achieve this standard of work. Chris Dalton, specialist respiratory physiotherapist said: “We are incredibly proud to be recognised for our excellence in pulmonary rehabilitation. In the Northwest we are the second Trust to receive the accreditation having met all 40 standards as recommended by the British Thoracic Society (BTS). “I would like to thank all the team for their hard work.” #HMRLCO #Partnership #WorkingTogether

Springhill Hospice rated Outstanding in CQC inspection! Following an inspection from the Care Quality Commission, Springhill Hospice is absolutely delighted to have received an overall rating of Outstanding, which means that the service is performing exceptionally well. As part of the celebrations, Hospice dog, Wilson congratulated staff and volunteers by handing out treats, wearing his‘ we are outstanding’ t shirt. Some of the reasons stated for the Outstanding rating were; “Staff always treated patients and relatives with compassion and kindness, respected their privacy and dignity, and took account of their individual needs” and “The service was inclusive and responsive in its tailored care to meet the individual and complex needs of its patients.” Sam Wells, Chief Executive Officer of Springhill Hospice, said; “To receive outstanding at any time is wonderful, but to receive it after all the challenges thrown at the Hospice over the last few years is absolutely incredible, and a testament to every single member of staff and volunteer. It’s a real privilege to be a part of this team and this recognition could not be more well deserved.” Lesley Mort, Chair of the Board of Trustees, added; “The Board is very proud of this achievement by all staff and volunteers at the hospice who have worked so hard and with such dedication to reach this level of performance. This result will support our ongoing commitment to deliver the best possible care to our patients and their loved ones in the future”. You can read the full report here: https://buff.ly/3RUMIoD Congratulations and well-done Springhill!

NHS Talking Therapies Nigel, from Rochdale, reached out to NHS Talking Therapies, after a period of work stress and worry about his mum following an accident began to take a toll on his mental health. Nigel explains: “In 20 years I’ve only had four days sickness, so the decision to be off work wasn’t easy. Dealing with work stress and caring for my mum who was unwell following an accident felt too much and I needed help. “I expected to be offered counselling, so was surprised when they suggested cognitive behaviour therapy. I didn’t know much about it but tried to be open-minded. “My therapist Charlotte was brilliant. She really helped me put things into perspective and has given me tools to approach life in a different way. I feel empowered and able to be more assertive if issues crop up in the future. “After having six months off work, I felt able to go back in November. I’m using some annual leave to allow a phased return and my employer is putting some positive changes in place. I’m grateful to Charlotte for guiding me towards a brighter future.” NHS Talking Therapies are here to help if you’re feeling stressed, anxious or low. You can refer yourself on the website by filling in a short form. #HMRLCO #Partnership #WorkingTogether

Junior doctors will be on strike until 11.59pm on Wednesday 28th February. If you have any medical appointments booked before Thursday, please attend unless you are told otherwise. If your appointment needs to be cancelled, the service will be in touch with you to tell you.

The February edition of our Neighbourhood News newsletter is now on its way to your inbox! This newsletter promotes & raises awareness of all the fantastic work going on in the neighbourhood teams across Rochdale. Read here: https://buff.ly/3OYkh8m #Partnership #WorkingTogether

We recently opened our new Rochdale Diagnostic Unit (RDU) based in the Outpatients Department at Rochdale Infirmary. This facility provides a much needed service to Urology patients undergoing day case clinic procedures. The service will be delivered jointly by the Day Case Nursing Team and a specialist, dedicated theatre team. Vicky Gibbons, assistant director of nursing services, theatres said: "The new space has been carefully designed to optimise our patients experience and ensure all their needs are met." #Diagnostics #health #NHS

The NHS-Galleri trial is coming back to Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale for volunteers to book their last trial appointment. Book your appointment online at https://buff.ly/3OGuff2 or call 0800 030 9245. #GMNHSGalleri