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Swine flu kills mum just days after she has baby -Manchester Evening News 2nd Novemebr 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:28:00 -0000

"A YOUNG mum with swine flu has died in hospital just days after giving birth to her first child.

Susan Ford was 35 weeks pregnant when she was admitted to Salford Royal Hospital with severe, flu-like symptoms. Her condition deteriorated rapidly and sahe was given an emergency caesarian section early the following day."

Tags: H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Mortality Pregnancy

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New wet-wipe breakthrough in Bolton ‘can eradicate swine flu virus’ - The Bolton News 2nd November 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:25:13 -0000

"BOLTON medical firm Vernacare has launched a new breakthrough product into the NHS to help prepare for the next outbreak of swine flu.

The infection-prevention products company has received confirmation that its Tuffie 5 cleaning and disinfecting wipe is scientifically proven to eradicate the swine flu virus. "

Tags: Infection Control H1N1 Influenza Pandemic Health

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People urged to take swine flu seriously - The Bolton News 2nd November 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:24:57 -0000

"PEOPLE are being urged to take swine flu seriously as cases fall slightly across the North West.

Health bosses want people to remain vigilant about the virus.

The warning comes as figures show 2,147 people were suspected of having swine flu in the region on the week ending October 28, compared to 2,376 the previous week. "

Tags: H1N1 Influenza Pandemic Health News

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Woman dies of swine flu days after giving birth - Daily Telegraph 3rd November 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:19:44 -0000

"A woman who contracted swine flu died just weeks after giving birth to her first child. "

Tags: H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Mortality Health

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Mother dies after catching swine flu - The Independent 3rd November 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:56:40 -0000

"A woman who contracted swine flu died less than three weeks after giving birth to her first child, a health authority has confirmed.

Susan Ford, 31, from Wigan, Greater Manchester, fell ill with the virus when she was 31 weeks pregnant. Her daughter, Poppy, was delivered by Caesarean section. Ms Ford's condition failed to improve and she died at the weekend, 18 days after giving birth."

Tags: H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Mortality Health

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Mother dies of swine flu just days after giving birth to first child - Daily Mail 3rd October 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:35:40 -0000

"A mother has died from swine flu after giving birth to her first child.

Susan Ford, 31, was 35 weeks pregnant when she was admitted to hospital with severe, flu-like symptoms.

Her condition deteriorated rapidly and she was given an emergency caesarean section early the following day."

Tags: H1N1 Influenza Pandemic Pregnancy Mortality

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Swine flu woman dies after birth - BBC Health News 2nd November 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:13:21 -0000

"A 31-year-old woman who contracted swine flu during her pregnancy has died days after giving birth.\n\nSusan Ford was given a Caesarean section after being admitted to Salford Royal Hospital with flu-like symptoms. "

Tags: H1N1 Influenza Pandemic GMHN Mortality

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Pensioner trapped alone in ambulance for five hours - Manchester Evening News 31st October 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:20:46 -0000

"A SICK pensioner was abandoned inside an ambulance for more than five hours after the its driver forgot about him and went home.

The 65-year-old man was trapped inside the vehicle at Sharston ambulance station in Wythenshawe until he was found at 1.15am following a major police alert. "

Tags: Manchester Evening News Ambulance Services GMHN Older People Professional Discipline

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Ageism in the NHS to be made illeagal - Asian Image 1st November 2009

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:02:07 -0000

"Like racism and sexism , ageism or discrimination of older people in public life is also an 'evil'! Despite various promises and undertaking given through Govt. policy documents eg National Service Framework for Older People ( 2001) , not a great deal has been achieved. Overt age discrimination may have diminished a little but the undercurrent of ageist practice still remains widespread. It is not always easy to 'prove' such behaviour ; a frail older person without a strong 'advocate' fighting for her, quite often doesn't have a choice rather than to accept such decisions. On top of that , it can also be argued , that older people themsleves often 'contribute' to such attitude. " the doctor is right , what can I expect at my age!'' "

Tags: Ageing Ageism Legislation Health News

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Cash help will boost figures for breastfed babies - The Bolton News 30th October 2009

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:57:47 -0000

"NHS Bolton is receiving a share of a £3 million fund to encourage mums to breastfeed their babies.

The Primary Care Trust is one of 32 organisations across the country to be given the boost and will get more than £86,000 from the Department of Health. "

Tags: Breastfeeding Health News Primary Care GMHN

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Two wheels are better than four - The Bolton News 30th October 2009

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:57:15 -0000

"NHS BOLTON, the borough’s Primary Care Trust (PCT), has “saddled up” to a new initiative to promote two wheels rather than four.

The NHS Trust is among more than 70 North West major employers pledging to implement a new “Cycle to Work” guarantee. "

Tags: Physical Activity Health News Primary Care GMHN

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Anger over new health centre dates - The Bolton News 30th October 2009

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:56:38 -0000

"DELAYS to plans to build six new state-of-the-art health centres in Bolton have sparked anger in the areas that will have to wait the longest.

NHS Bolton’s board has approved a revised timetable for the work, which means some centres will not be completed until 2016. "

Tags: NHS Estates Health News Primary Care GMHN

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Optician responds to college research - Altrincham Messenger 30th October 2009

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:51:57 -0000

"A STRETFORD optician is working to protect the eyesight of children.

In response to research by the College of Optometrists, Specsavers has been offering a free UV treatment with all scratch-resistant Pentax children’s lenses to help protect their eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. "

Tags: Optometry Health News GMHN Altrincham Messenger

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Swine flu take-up 'excellent' say health chiefs - Altrincham Messenger 30th October 2009

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:51:34 -0000

"HOSPITAL bosses have reported an excellent take up rate of the swine flu vaccination less than one week after it was launched at Wythenshawe Hospital.

More than 200 frontline staff there have so far been vaccinated. The Trust is prioritising frontline staff in departments receiving and caring for patients with suspected H1N1 virus, including areas such as the emergency department, the Starlight Children’s Unit, and intensive care. "

Tags: H1N1 Influenza Pandemic Immunisation Health

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Sick pensioner left abandoned in ambulance for over five hours after driver forgot about him - Daily Mail 31st October 2009

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:20:10 -0000

"A sick pensioner was abandoned in an ambulance for more than five hours after the driver forgot about him and went home.

The 65-year-old man, who was abandoned at Sharston ambulance station in Wythenshawe, Manchester, last Tuesday evening was found unharmed in the early hours of Wednesday morning after a major police alert."

Tags: Older People Ambulance Services Negligence Ethics GMHN

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Patient left locked in ambulance - BBC Health News 31st October 2009

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:45:01 -0000

"NHS bosses have apologised to a patient in Manchester who was locked in an ambulance for five hours after the driver went home and forgot about him.

The man, 65, was stranded at Sharston ambulance station, Wythenshawe, after being collected by an ambulance from Manchester Royal Infirmary. "

Tags: GMHN Ambulance Services Negligence Health News

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Suspended children's chief hits back at council boss - Manchester Evening News 29th October 2009

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:43:58 -0000

"A CHILDREN'S services boss who was suspended in the aftermath of the murder of a toddler has launched a counter attack against a town hall chief.

Jill Baker was in charge of the department at Salford when two-year-old Demi Leigh Mahon was beaten to death by her babysitter. "

Tags: Social Services Local Authorities Health News GMHN

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Wigan priest dies of swine flu - Manchester Evening News 29th October 2009

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:43:36 -0000

"A PRIEST has died after catching swine flu. Father Edward O'Toole, of St Edward's RC Church and St Cuthbert's RC Church in Wigan, contracted the disease after visiting the popular Catholic shrine at Fatima in Portugal. "

Tags: H1N1 Influenza Pandemic Mortality Health

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At risk urged to have jabs - The Bolton News 28th October 2009

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:23:32 -0000

"FRONT line NHS staff and at risk groups are being urged to take up offers of the first swine flu jabs.

The total number of people needing hospital treatment is continuing to rise and the number has doubled in three weeks. "

Tags: Health News GMHN The Bolton News Immunisation

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Figures for child asthma shame town - The Bolton News 28th October 2009

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:21:31 -0000

"CHILDREN with asthma in Bolton more likely to end up in hospital than almost any other youngsters in England, according to new figures from the charity, Asthma UK.

The town is the 10th worst place in the country for emergency hospital admissions for the under-14s. "

Tags: Asthma Respiratory Tract Diseases Health News GMHN

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