Maternity survey results reveal higher levels of satisfaction
Results of the latest national maternity services survey show that mums in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are rating their experience more highly.
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Accelerated training programme supports development of endoscopy service
Louise Moffitt and Luke Chapman are leading the way at RCHT as the first nurses to undergo a new accelerated, seven month training programme. Once qualified, they will be Clinical Endoscopists, running their own Endoscopy lists.
Cardiac team takes the initiative on improving safety and tackling delay
The Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic team has taken the initiative to solve the problem of rising referrals and lengthening waits. By changing the way they work, waiting times have tumbled and patients are benefitting from safer care.
Don’t give Norovirus to your loved ones in care homes and hospitals this Christmas
214 outbreaks of norovirus reported in the community across the South West so far this winter, Now is the time to improve hand hygiene and manage illness at home to stop spread of this unpleasant infectious bug
Plans for a Shadow Accountable Care System
The NHS and local government in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are agreed that the way services are currently commissioned and provided won’t address the changing the needs of their local communities. Doing more of the same is financially unsustainable and will not guarantee that quality and safety of care will improve.
RCHT’s paediatric diabetes team support young elite sports people
Three years ago, sport loving Rio Thomas was diagnosed with diabetes. As a talented footballer, Rio was concerned it would really affect his ability to play at the level he wanted to. However, that was not the case. Since his diagnosis, Rio, now aged 14, has played football at county level and this season is playing football, rugby and is a long distance runner for his school Fowey River Academy.
Festive fundraisers
West Cornwall Hospital, medical and surgical ward colleagues marked ‘National Elf Day’ on Friday by dressing up in support of Alzheimer’s Society UK.
The inspirational ‘#hello my name is…’ story
RCHT colleagues attending recent presentations by Chris Pointon, telling the #hello my name is… story came away feeling inspired and motivated to share the ethos of what is now a world-wide campaign.
Pedal power sparks healthy rehab challenge
Over the summer patients at Marie Therese House have collectively cycled from Land’s End to Exeter as part of a their rehabilitation therapy.
Lifesaving scanner donated by Friends of RCH
The Emergency Department team, thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Royal Cornwall Hospital donating £30,000, has unveiled its new ultrasound machine.
