Health

Tamworth residents invited to share NHS experiences

Monday, February 01, 2010

RESIDENTS are being urged to come forward with information about their experience of local health services.

Health bosses at South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) want to hear from members of the public about where things work well, but more importantly where...

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Winter hospital services campaign

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

PATIENTS are being advised to make sure that they choose the right health service for their needs this winter. The Minor Injuries Unit at the Robert...

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Busy Christmas for medics as slippery conditions cause falls

Ice on footpaths has led to a surge in people suffering from wrist, ankle and back injuries.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

ICY pavements caused a pre-Christmas rush at local hospitals as dozens of people suffered breaks and sprains after slipping over. At Good Hope...

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Confidential help for users in Tamworth drugs battle

Getting treatment... This heroin user is now receiving help from Tamworth's Substance Misuse Team.

Friday, December 18, 2009

"I 'D HEARD about a number of people being arrested through Operation Nemesis and I thought it was a good opportunity to get help," said a heroin user...

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Gift of life for Tamworth coma student

'They saved my life'... Liesl Johncock with her Mum Rosie.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

A 20-YEAR-OLD Tamworth college student who lay in a coma with just 48 hours to live, is looking forward to a family Christmas – after receiving...

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£2.7m care boost for learning disabilities

New centre... Pictured from left are Steve Jones, chairman of the South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, County Councillor Matthew Ellis and Neil Carr, chief executive of the South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Monday, December 07, 2009

SERVICES for people with learning disabilities in Tamworth are set to be improved thanks to a £2.7 million cash injection. The funding will be...

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Swine flu vaccination for those at risk

Sunday, November 29, 2009

A SWINE flu vaccination programme has begun in Tamworth with priority being given to those most at risk. The inoculations will be given in the first...

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Fazeley firm asbestos damages payout to dead worker

Thursday, November 26, 2009

A FORMER worker at a Fazeley foundry who won damages after he and his brother were struck down with lung disease, claims that scores of his ex-workmat...

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Cancer battle Tamworth man gets hospital award

Monday, November 23, 2009

A TAMWORTH man who has battled against cancer for 11 years has won an award from the hospital which has treated him for so long. Paul Darby, aged 55,...

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