Hereford Times - 7th January 2016 - Page 38
Hereford Times - 7th January 2016 - Page 38
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| Language | English |
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| Date of Publication | 7th January 2016 |
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38 THE HEREFORD TIMES ‘31 Thursday, January 7, 2016 / a finishingtouch. Whether you’re looking to reduce, enlarge or lift, here’s the perfect opportunity to talk with Plastic Consultant Mr. Vik Vijh. Or, simply listen to some good advice. - A talk by Mr. Vijh followed by a Q&A session 0845 603 4346 Monday i8thlanuary (3.30pm Nuffield Health Hereford Hospital Venn’s Lane, Hereford HR1 iDF nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/hereford $5. Staff enjoy the surroundings of the new Gilwern Unit at Hereford County Hospital herefordtlmescom Hospital increases capacity A NEW. lG-bed ward has opened at Hereford County Hospital. The opening marks the first real increase in bed capacity at the hospital since 2002, and health bosses say the move sig- nals Wye Valley NHS Trust‘s commitment to increasing ca- pacity and improving services at the hospital. The new ward, called the Gil- wern Assessment Unit, will be used specifically to care for older, frail people, and has been designed to help and sup- port their care and recovery. This includes colour~co-ordi- nated bays to help patients feel secure on the ward and find their way back to their beds, and furnishings that create a sense of homeliness. “Our senior staff who spe- cialise in looking after older patients have led on the prepa- ration of the Gilwern Unit to ensure the care provided is the best,” said Richard Beeken, the Trust’s chief executive. “This has taken time, but we’re satisfied the new unit gives the kind of care we’d want for our own relatives.” The new unit — which has two seven~bed bays plus two single rooms — opened its doors to its first patients over the Christ- mas period. “We’re committed to‘ mak— ing the best use of the County Hospital site and we have am- bitious plans which, over the coming years, will increase our capacity, replace outdated buildings and create modern, fit-for-purpose facilities,” Mr Beeken explained. Heroes honoured DEDICATED blood donors from Herefordshire, who potentially have saved over 600 lives between them, were recognised by NHS Blood and Transplant for their loyalty and commitment. Ron Davies and Richard Bell, who had collectively made 203 donations, were honoured with commemorative medals at a recent ceremony in Droit- wich. They were joined by 40 other blood donors from the West Midlands who had all donated on at least 100 occasions. Mr Davies, who is 73 and from Lyde, has been donating for 30 years. He said he first volunteered as “it seemed like a good thing to do” but now appreci- ates the importance of giving blood even more after his wife and son needed blood transfu- sions during surgery. By Ian Morris 01432 845876 ims@herefordtimes.com Twitter @HTNewsroom Mr Davies, who is pictured next to Bromyard’s Mr Bell, added: “Blood donors have, helped my wife and my son so I would like everyone to get on down to a session and give it a .” Each blood donation can po- tentially save the lives of up to three people so if a donor has given blood 100 times they have potentially helped save the lives of up to 300. KarenHealy, senior market- _ ing coordinator at NHS Blood and Transplant, said out' of the four per cent of the eligi- ble population who give blood just one per cent reach 100 do- nations. “These loyal donors are very special to us, which is why such an event gives us the op- portunity to say a real heart felt thanks,” she said. “Between them, they have saved hundreds of lives. These donors are an inspira- tion to us all.” To become a donor, simply call: 0300 123 23 23. |
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