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Issue:- 14 November 2013

Medical director helps stop flu in its tracks

The deputy head of health and well-being Ann Cheetham giving Medical Director Mr Rob Gillies his flu vaccination

NHS staff are keeping themselves and their patients safe from flu this winter with a major vaccination campaign.

More than 60% of doctors, nurses and other frontline clinical staff at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust have been vaccinated since mid-October 2013. The Trust expects to have vaccinated at least 75% by the time the campaign ends.

Among the staff being vaccinated was Mr Rob Gillies, Executive Medical Director:- “Vaccinating keeps our staff safe and working during the busiest time of year for the NHS. It keeps patients safe too by stopping the virus being passed on. Our health and well-being staff have done an excellent job vaccinating and I am delighted to be among the 74% of doctors who have so far had their jab. On the eve of Self Care Week that runs over 18 November to 24 November 2013, everyone can play their part in easing the pressure on the NHS this winter by caring for themselves where appropriate. You can stop flu in its tracks by getting the flu jab. Many people are eligible for a free jab at their GP, including everyone over 65, people with long-term medical conditions and pregnant women. Otherwise coughs, colds, sore-throats, upset stomachs, general aches and pains, and flu usually clear up on their own. Keep warm, drink plenty of fluids and treat with over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol. Ask your pharmacist for advice help. Contact your GP for help with injuries or illnesses that won’t go away.”

Dr John Caine, chair of NHS West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), added:- “Looking after yourself can be as simple as eating a healthy well balanced diet and ensuring you have regular exercise. However, many people don’t realise the simple steps they can take to look after themselves. By boosting how you care for yourself, you can make a genuine positive impact on your physical and mental health and wellbeing. We’re determined to continue to signpost people to the right services, especially over winter when demands can increase. People commonly visit their local GP over something that can easily be treated by themselves at home with a well-stocked medicine cabinet or some over the counter remedies at their local pharmacist. Our advice would be to consider the right option for you, especially when it is a minor illness or ailment.”

Praise for city’s new cycle lane

A new path to improve safety for cyclists is being created in north Liverpool; and has won the approval of an Olympic cycling legend. The footpath, on Leeds Street, between Vauxhall Road and Byrom Street, will be upgraded to a segregated cycle and pedestrian path.  It will link the Byrom Street campus of John Moores University and the City’s Cycle Network along Vauxhall Road. A link with the Connect2, cycling and walking route Everton Park to the Mersey will also be made with a North to South route, between Wellington Street and Dale Street. The project will be wholly funded by the Department for Transport through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund.  Its introduction has been praised by Olympic gold medallist Chris Boardman. He said:- “I welcome any move which encourages people to us their bikes or take up cycling, The introduction of cycle lanes such as the one at Leeds Street, which increase safety and particularly encourage children to cycle, is a very positive move and should be applauded.”

Councillor Tim Moore, cabinet member for transport and climate change, said:- “This scheme will make it a safer route for both experienced cyclists and those who are less used to travelling on busy roads. It will also encourage people to take up cycling. This is one of a number of cycling routes we will be creating throughout the City. We want more people to take up cycling and paths such as this will encourage them to get on their bikes. We are committed to driving up cycling levels and promoting sustainable transport across the City. Improvements to the cycling infrastructure such as this support the work being done by such project as the Choose Freedom hub which supports residents of Everton and Kirkdale to access employment by bike, public transport or walking.”

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