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Formerly Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust

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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside warns of bank holiday impact on busy emergency care services

22nd May 2024 |

Accident and Emergency Departments (A&E) across Cheshire and Merseyside are experiencing a challenging week following the May bank holiday...

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Publication of the Infected Blood Inquiry Report

21st May 2024 |

The final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry was published on Monday, 20 May 2024. This independent public statutory inquiry was established...

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Ormskirk Hospital Maternity Unit rated “Good’’ in improved CQC Report

5th April 2024 |

Maternity services at Ormskirk Hospital have been rated ‘Good’ after a recent inspection say the Care Quality Commission (CQC).   Representatives...

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Diabetes Specialist aims to improve the lives of children in Asia

8th February 2024 |

A leading MWL consultant has returned from visiting several countries in Asia as part of her work to improve the...

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Couple praised for fundraising efforts as new quiet room opens at Ormskirk Hospital

5th February 2024 |

A couple who sadly lost a baby in 2021 say a new quiet room at Ormskirk Hospital will make a huge...

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Almost every NHS Pharmacy in the North West begins treating people for common conditions

1st February 2024 |

Patients in the North West will be able to get treatment for seven common conditions at their high street pharmacy...

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NHS staff organise fundraising night in honour of much loved former colleague

11th January 2024 |

In January 2023 paediatric staff at Ormskirk Hospital were devastated to lose fun-loving Children’s ward manager Amanda Collinson to cancer....

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Trust Consultant is leading national diabetes research study

9th January 2024 |

The reasons why children and young people with Type 1 diabetes from ethnic minority groups or those living in low socioeconomic...

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Make more time for the important things - order repeat prescriptions on the NHS App

8th January 2024 |

Patients can save time by ordering regular medication using the NHS App. The NHS App is the quickest and easiest...

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New service aims to speed up treatment for suspected skin cancer patients

4th January 2024 |

A new Teledermatology pilot scheme to support patients with urgent suspected cancer across Southport and Formby is being trialed by...

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National award for Southport Hospital

2nd January 2024 |

A poster detailing the success of a quality improvement project at Southport Hospital has won a national award. Dr Avraneel...

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Baby born at 27 weeks set to spend first Christmas at home

20th December 2023 |

A Hesketh Bank couple whose son is now a happy and healthy toddler after being born at just 27 weeks is...

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