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Popular Peterborough singer loses battle with cancer
TRIBUTES have been paid to talented Peterborough musician Danny Welsh, who has died after a five-year battle with a brain tumour.
5 commentsPublic urged to quiz hospital chiefs
MEMBERS of the public are welcome to attend the next meeting of the Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Board of directors.
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The Whiplash Backlash
BRITAIN is known as “the whiplash capital of Europe”, with 1,500 claims a day for physical and emotional damage, and loss of earnings. With the increased statistical likelihood of young drivers being involved in an accident, driving a car has become an extortionate or unattainable dream for some, as deputy features editor John Baker discovered.
6 commentsLast ward closed by norovirus to re-open
THE remaining ward affected by the norovirus at Peterborough City Hospital is expected to open this afternoon.
Pilot plan to help teen mums
A PIONEERING project to reduce neglect and improve health in young children is to be launched in the city.
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Fears over future of wheelchair provision
FEARS have been raised that wheelchair users could be badly affected when the service to repair and supply the chairs moves out of Peterborough.
3 commentsNorovirus closes another ward at hospital
DISRUPTION continues at Peterborough’s £289 million super hospital following the outbreak of the norovirus.
Age is no barrier to sexual disease?
It is not the most romantic of topics for Valentine’s Day but sexual diseases are present in Peterborough. And while the overall numbers are dropping for most age groups, the over-45s are bucking the trend.
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Hospital could stop paying staff breaks
DOCTORS and nurses could end up working an extra shift a month for free in a bid to cut costs at Peterborough’s cash-strapped super hospital.
10 commentsTreatments axed after outbreak of illness
PATIENTS expecting to receive treatment at Peterborough’s £289 million super hospital have been turned away because of an outbreak of norovirus.
Brave Laura endures operation on spine
A BRAVE teenage girl has spoken of how she endured major surgery to correct a curving spine which threatened her life.
1 commentSurgery book sale
A BOOK sale will be held later this month to raise funds for a city medical practice.
Volunteers needed to be medics
A CALL for volunteers has gone out from medics at the East of England Ambulance Service.
New plea to get flu jab
EXTRA stocks of flu vaccine are being made available in Peterborough following recent outbreaks of the illness across Europe.
Health trust ‘loses’ children’s records
SENSITIVE information about young children has been lost, prompting a “serious incident investigation” by health officials.
1 commentNew homes sought for stray pets
New homes are desperately needed for some long-stay animals currently in the care of the RSPCA Peterborough and District Branch.
Canine health and fitness venture doing swimmingly
THE well-being of dogs is at the heart of the reason why Stacey Gaskin set up her new business venture in Wulfric Square, Bretton, Peterborough.
MP backs charity fight with cancer
A LEADING politician has given his support to a national charity battling cancer.
Ex-prop’s praise for city firm
A FORMER English rugby union prop Matt Hampson visited staff at a Peterborough firm to share how one of their products has changed his life.
Help make adult social care fairer
AGE UK Peterborough is joining a national campaign calling on the Government to overhaul adult social care.
3 commentsFree service to help residents keep warm
VULNERABLE residents in Stamford, Bourne and the Deepings can access a range of free services to help them keep warm in the cold snap.
Facebook page to help smokers quit
A NEW Facebook page encouraging city smokers to quit has been created by NHS Peterborough.
Radio presenter retires after 30 years on the air
A HOSPITAL radio stalwart has bowed out after 30 years on the airwaves.
Cause unclear in death of teacher
A YOUNG teacher died after a cardiac arrest brought on either by her bulimia or an under-active thyroid problem.
Winter vomiting bug in hospital
HEALTH bosses have been forced to close three wards at Peterborough City Hospital after an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug norovirus.
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Advice from health boss on implants
HEALTH bosses in Peterborough have provided reassurance to women worried about breast implants.
Struggling hospital trust could get bailout
THE cash-strapped trust which runs Peterborough’s £289 million super hospital is set to receive a multi-million pound government bailout.
12 commentsInvitation to new surgery this weekend
A NEW monthly surgery with a Peterborough City Council councillor is set to launch in West Town this weekend.
Government announces pot of cash to help bail out Peterborough City Hospital
Friday, 2.30pm: The cash-strapped trust which runs Peterborough’s super hospital will benefit from a Government bailout, it has been announced.
5 commentsCircle set out hospital plan
BOSSES at the first NHS hospital in Cambridgeshire to be taken over by a private provider have set out their vision to turn around its fortunes.
Health review
AN INVITATION has gone out Peterborough residents to take the chance to quiz health bosses.
Action day to dignify care
CARERS and residents from two Peterborough care homes are taking part in activities to support a national day raising awareness of the importance of dignity in care.
Health bosses advise on beating cold snap
HEALTH bosses are advising people to keep warm and well by taking some basic safety measures.
New care business to create 40 jobs
A NEW service specialising in caring for older people in their own homes has opened its doors in Peterborough and owners Phil Kennedy and Amy Haggis are hoping to create 40 new jobs in the area within the next year.
Peterborough’s PCT rapped over GP ‘conflict of interests’
CONTENTIOUS plans to merge or close several GP surgeries has been delayed again after a watchdog criticised Peterborough’s primary care trust for failing to avoid a conflict of interests.
1 commentFirst aid course to help colleagues
THE last few spaces on a first aid course are still available in the Deepings.
Tinnitus Awareness week: Learning to live with tinnitus
Tinnitus Awareness week runs from February 6 to 12 and the charity Action on Hearing Loss is aiming to make the potentially life-ruining condition better known. CARLY Lewthwaite found out more about how to cope.
1 commentBus route ‘cause of near misses’
HOSPITAL and ambulance bosses are meeting to address concerns after a number of near-misses involving buses and ambulances outside the city’s hospital.
Have a say on health trust plans
RESIDENTS are being urged to have their say on a health service’s proposals to become an NHS Foundation Trust.
City Hospital midwives questioned at baby death inquest
MIDWIVES from Peterborough City Hospital have been questioned at an inquest into the death of a 13-day-old baby.
Bretton: Care home’s therapy pool ‘not a replacement’
CAMPAIGNERS lobbying for funding for the city’s hydrotherapy pool have said that one due to open at a new £10 million care home will not be a replacement.
Care company creates 100 jobs
TWO well-established Cambridgeshire-based companies are joining forces to create a new care and support service for the county.
Volunteers needed to befriend autistic youngsters
VOLUNTEERS are needed to join a scheme which provides short breaks and respite care for young people with autism in Peterborough.
New slimline mum inspires whole class
A DETERMINED dieter has shed more than six-and-a-half stone after being barred from a rollercoaster ride convinced her to try a new slimming class.
Latest Red Cross life-savers are honoured
THE latest batch of potential life-savers passed a first aid course in the Deepings recently.
Swimmers try to wipe out polio and beat a world record
ENERGETIC swimmers are hoping to make a splash in a world record attempt.
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Wednesday 22 February 2012
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Light rain
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