Wythenshawe Hospital (UHSM) and the Territorial Army (TA)

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of attending the unveiling of Wythenshawe Hospital's new logo. Wythenshawe recently became a Foundation Trust hospital and I am one of its 'appointed' Governors. The new more formal name for the hospital is University Hospital of South Manchester or UHSM. The unveiling was impressively carried out by members of the TA as they absailed down the side of one of the buildings and in so doing revealed the new 'green double heart' logo.

Just as impressive though was the presentation we received afterwards. It was about the work of hospital staff in their TA roles. Staff from the hospital serve in Afghanistan and Iraq providing medical support to not only our armed forces but to anyone who presents at the field hospital.

There is currently television coverage of the excellent work that NHS staff do in these theatres of war but I felt very proud that local people from our local hospital are also playing their part.

The link below is to the MEN coverage of the work of the UHSM / TA volunteers. Worth a read!

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/business/s/1095675_medics_leading_from_the_front

Listen to what people are saying

In a previous post (see 31st December 2008) I set out my views on adding fluoride to the drinking water supplies. This article also appeared in the ward newsletter distributed to about 7000 residents of Ashton-Upon-Mersey ward in Trafford, Greater Manchester. In the newletter article I invited residents to let me know what they thought about this issue. Many responded and while some favoured adding fluoride to the drinking water, I can report that a massive 94% of those who responded were opposed to the proposal. The NHS bodies responsible for making the final decision on this matter need to take note!