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The union representing workers at the general hospital of Kilkis in northern Greece are calling for an immediate inspection of the structural stability and safety of its buildings. … [Read more...] about Kilkis hospital workers call for stability check

Four people are being treated for injuries after an ambulance flipped on its side outside Medway Maritime Hospital.The ambulance has turned over near the Marlbrough Road entrance to the estate and is causing traffic problems for people trying to access the hospital.An ambulance spokeswoman confirmed an ambulance had been involved in a crash while carrying a patient."Both of our crew members, the patient and a relative who was accompanying the patient are all now being treated in the A&E," she added."We are unable to provide further details on their condition at present."As with any incident involving one of our vehicles, we will carry out a full investigation into the circumstances."Police and Kent Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for comment.Read more: All the latest news from Medway … [Read more...] about Ambulance flips over outside hospital

“I control it, it doesn’t control me.” This is the mantra of a brave schoolgirl from Chesterfield who’s helping to raise awareness of Lupus after being diagnosed with the condition aged 12. Kate Burton had never heard of the autoimmune disease, which causes inflammation of the joints, skin and other organs. But the youngster was suffering‘tell-tale’ symptoms such as a swollen head and a ‘butterfly rash’ which spread along her cheekbones. She was tired, had lost a lot of weight, had pain in her feet and was even losing her hair.Kate said: “The immune system wants to attack viruses and diseases. "But sometimes it doesn’t, and starts to attack my organs.” The word Lupus comes from the Latin word for wolf as lupus vulgaris, a severe facial rash rarely seen now, was once thought to look like a wolf’s bite.Now the cause of her symptoms is known, Kate has started a treatment plan at Sheffield Children’s … [Read more...] about Lupus won’t stop brave youngster Kate from Chesterfield

This year, the Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Councillor Alan Givan, is set to raise much needed funds for his chosen charity - Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (AANI). Established in 2017, the charity provides the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service for the whole of Northern Ireland, in partnership with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. From its base in Lisburn, the service can reach any location in Northern Ireland within 25 minutes to deliver critical medical care in emergency situations. This rapid response service is vital in delivering critical pre-hospital care at the scene of major trauma resulting from a range of incidents including road traffic collision, agricultural accidents, falls, sporting, domestic and workplace incidents.“I’m delighted to support such a vital service and proud that it is based in our council area,” said Mr Givan, “It’s wonderful to think that it is reaching out to all parts of the province to provide … [Read more...] about Mayor takes charity drive to new heights

A public consultation should be held into plans to close three dementia wards and move patients elsewhere, a West Sussex scrutiny committee has decided. Plans to close the two-ward Harold Kidd Unit, in Chichester, and the Iris Ward at Horsham Hospital were discussed by members of the health & adult social care select committee on Wednesday, with concerns raised about the impact the changes would have on patients and their families.West Sussex clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) are working with the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to improve services for people with mental health problems, including those living with dementia.With the Harold Kidd buildings described as having poor layout and outdated accommodation, the plan is to move the 22 male and female patients to single-sex wards in Crawley’s Langley Green Hospital, Meadowfield Hospital, in Worthing, and The Burrowes, in Worthing.According to a report: “Harold Kidd Unit in Chichester is an … [Read more...] about Chichester dementia ward set to be relocated