A NEW Greater Manchester Endoscopy Modular Unit based at Fairfield General Hospital in Bury has begun treating its first patients. The twin-roomed unit will operate for six months initially from a temporary modular building set up on the Fairfield General Hospital site. The unit has been specially commissioned by Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership to support the delivery of endoscopy services following the pandemic disruption. The unit will prioritise category one patients, which are the most urgent, waiting for an endoscopy. Dr Roger Prudham, Consultant Gastroenterologist and a Deputy Medical Director at the Northern Care Alliance, which operates Fairfield General Hospital through its Bury Care Organisation, said: “I am overjoyed to see the first patients being treated at the new endoscopy unit. It has been a difficult year to say the least and to know that we can now start to treat some of those patients who have waited so patiently for their care
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A series of healthcare failures that could lead to more people dying from Covid-19 were highlighted by a coroner during rare inquests into deaths in the first wave of the pandemic.
The senior coroner for Greater Manchester South, Alison Mutch, sent reports to NHS England, Public Health England and other authorities as part of her duty to identify action required where there is “a risk that future deaths will occur”.
More than 100,000 people have now died from Covid-19 in Britain, but a Guardian analysis has found only two such “prevention of future deaths” reports from inquests into coronavirus fatalities.
Future deaths will occur : Care home didn t know how Covid-19 was brought in as beloved dad dies
A coroner has warned that future deaths will occur unless action is taken by a number of parties involved in the care of Anthony Slack, who has died aged 85
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New Greater Manchester Covid Vaccination Centre at Etihad Campus opens Date published: 12 January 2021
The large-scale vaccination centres are opening in addition to the local community vaccination centres
The first patients to be vaccinated at the new Greater Manchester NHS Vaccination Centre have spoken of their “relief” to be getting their Covid-19 jab.
The facility opened its doors yesterday morning (11 January) at the Manchester Tennis and Football Club at the Etihad Campus. It is one of seven large-scale vaccination sites across the country with the ability to deliver thousands of the vaccines every week as part of the national vaccination programme.
City proudly supporting Coronavirus vaccination centre at the Etihad Campus
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Manchester City is proud to continue to play a role as part of Manchester’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic, providing assistance to the newly established Coronavirus vaccination centre located at the Etihad Campus.
Following the announcement late last year that the UK’s vaccination programme would begin, the Club has worked closely with campus partners to ensure that facilities are prepared and ready to enable the smooth roll out and delivery of the vaccination.
As part of the Club’s support, Manchester City has provided access to the Etihad Stadium for the training of nurses and staff who will operate the centre. Alongside this, the Club will support onsite operations for the duration of the vaccination programme.