29/07/2010
A brand new, state-of-the-art, scanner has been officially unveiled, in its recently refurbished home at West Middlesex University Hospital.The ultra-modern and hi-tech MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner is one of the most advanced of its kind in the country and is faster than its predecessor and produces higher quality images, which allow more accurate diagnosis of a range of medical conditions including cancer and stroke. Dr Catherine Ramsey, Consultant Radiologist, said: “The new ...
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29/07/2010
The West London Mental Health NHS Trust has recently begun working with the Metropolitan Police to help them understand more mental health ans what they do as a trust.The Police Familiarisation Scheme give the police the opportunity to meet staff and see where they may have to bring someone under section 136 of the Mental Health Act (removing a mentally ill person from a public place to a place of safety).Five familiarisation sessions have been run so far, educating about 60 officers. This new f...
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26/07/2010
NHS Hounslow is asking residents about how they use their local pharmacy with an aim to understanding what pharmaceutical services will be needed in the future.The information gathered will be used to inform the development of a pharmaceutical needs assessment. This is a document which explains what services are currently available from pharmacies in Hounslow and what services should be provided over the next few years. This work will ensure that the services are present in the right places to ...
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26/07/2010
Women in Hounslow can now be screened for breast cancer at The Heart of Hounslow polyclinic as new breast screening facilities have opened on site.These new facilities are a change to what has previously been available as before this screening took place in mobile units (mobile breast screening vans). The change to the more spacious and comfortable environment of this static unit should improve the experience for women. NHS Hounslow provides a breast screening programme that invites women aged b...
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07/07/2010
Following a damning report, a mental health trust has reduced risk to patients. The report revealed its failure to properly investigate suicides. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said West London Mental Health NHS Trust (WLMHT) has made “significant improvements in risk management” but must still make further progress. The CQC said it was still concerned about its assessment of patients’ risk to themselves and others, and its delays in tackling issues. Inspectors wer...
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02/07/2010
Disabled people's rights across Hounslow were the subject of debate by over a hundred delegates on Monday at the annual Hear 4 U Conference which was run by Hounslow Council.Issues such as how police can improve responses to harassment and hate crimes against disabled people, and what the council is doing to make sports and leisure facilities and public transport more accessible for disabled people were on the agenda for the conference, whIch was held at the Civic Hall. Amongst the gue...
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01/07/2010
The Hounslow LINk has published their Annual Report for the year ending 31st March 2010.If you would like to read the report click hereShould you have any queries in respect of the report then please do not hesitate to contact HAP UK on 01225 701120.
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25/06/2010
Hounslow residents will be able to get expert advice on services for deaf children during Deaf Awareness Week (28 June – 4 July). Staff from the audiology team will be setting up shop in the atrium of The Heart of Hounslow between the 28 and 30 June offering advice and support to parents and carers. Children can be born with deafness of a moderate to profound level due to genetic causes. Deafness can also be linked to prenatal and postnatal infections as well as other medical con...
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25/06/2010
As we move into summer and the weather is getting warmer, NHS Hounslow is reminding people of the dangers of too much sun exposure. NHS Hounslow and London Borough of Hounslow Joint Director of Public of Public Dr Mike Robinson says “Everyone wants to make the most of the warm weather but it’s important to enjoy the sun safely” Mike added “Cases of Malignant Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, are sadly increasing with people in their 60s and 70s now over ...
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17/06/2010
People living in Hounslow are being asked to carry out a lifestyle check during Diabetes Week (13-19 June 2010) to see if they are at risk of developing the disease.People over 40 years old and those from an ethnic background have an increased risk of having diabetes, but many more could be at risk because of a bad diet, being overweight and a lack of exercise. NHS Hounslow is hoping by encouraging people to take stock of their lifestyle they can make changes which could reduce their chances o...
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