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Improving MSK services for children in Oldham

Improving MSK services for children in Oldham

A new scheme to improve musculoskeletal (MSK) care for young people has been shortlisted for a national award. Pennine Care paediatric physiotherapists and podiatrists in Oldham have worked with colleagues from Pennine MSK Partnership (PMSKP) Ltd to develop a new triage scheme called Rightpath. Previously paediatric MSK referrals were triaged and directed to specialistnservices. Some of these refe… Read More »
Oldham diabetes service makes healthy improvements

Oldham diabetes service makes healthy improvements

​Local people with diabetes are benefitting from a range of service improvements within the Oldham Diabetes Service. Diabetes can lead to a number of complications and reduce life expectancy. However, if managed correctly people can lead healthy and independent lives and reduce the risk of developing complications. This community-based service is for people aged over 18 years who are registered wi… Read More »
Keeping children with complex conditions out of hospital

Keeping children with complex conditions out of hospital

A new specialist respiratory pathway is being developed in Oldham for children and young people with highly complex conditions. This includes children with severe neurogenetic conditions that can lead to quadreparesis (muscle weakness), children with progressive disorders, those with airway problems requiring tracheostomy and regular oxygen, or children who require ventilation in the community Chi… Read More »
In my own words: real life experiences of an eating disorder

In my own words: real life experiences of an eating disorder

Here Rebecca and Megan share their personal experiences of having an eating disorder.… Read More »
New ward in Oldham officially opened

New ward in Oldham officially opened

The new ward at Parklands House, Royal Oldham Hospital has officially been opened. A welcome day was held to declare the newly refurbished ward, Aspen (previously known as Southside) formally open, on Friday 9 February. Guests included, Trust Executives, Non-executive directors and public governors. Also in attendance were staff and Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group representatives. In March 2… Read More »
Rochdale services benefit from improved technology

Rochdale services benefit from improved technology

Several specialisms within the Rochdale borough Children’s Acute and Ongoing Needs Service have gone live with a full Paris clinical electronic patient record (EPR). The children’s epilepsy, diabetes and respiratory specialisms and the paediatric nurse practitioners went live with Paris in September 2017. Improvements were also made to the existing Paris documentation used by the children’s commun… Read More »
Thirty graduates celebrate college success

Thirty graduates celebrate college success

Thirty service users, carers and staff from the Rehabilitation and High Support Directorate (RHSD) have been celebrating their graduation from the Health and Wellbeing College.… Read More »
Bury nurses help nearly 1,000 children avoid hospital

Bury nurses help nearly 1,000 children avoid hospital

Children’s nurses in Bury are helping to ease pressure on hospital services by providing community care closer to people’s homes. Our Bury Children’s Community Nursing Team (CCNT) provides care to children and young people who have an acute or long-term condition, complex health needs or who need palliative care.  Between September and December 2017, they cared for 928 children. The team aims to p… Read More »
Event marks success of fire and mental health partnership

Event marks success of fire and mental health partnership

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) has been working in partnership with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT) since 2013 to reduce the risk of fire for people living with mental health needs and to improve fire safety awareness and practice within the trust. To celebrate the partnership and it’s achievements to date, an event was held on Monday, January 22 called ‘It’s Time to C… Read More »
Exciting new Crisis Care Pathway for children and young people

Exciting new Crisis Care Pathway for children and young people

​The Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership has selected Pennine Care to lead on the implementation of a new Crisis Care Pathway for children and young people across the 10 Greater Manchester localities. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a new development that will make a real difference to children and young people who are experiencing a mental health-relate… Read More »