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2012
| 19th January - Audiologist named one of best for third time in 3 years |
An audiologist, who cares for patients with hearing difficulties at Airedale Hospital, has been specially commended in a national competition for the third year in a row. Read article..... |
| 16th January - Hospital seeks local people for Council of Governors |
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is holding an event for people who would be interested in standing for election as governors.Read article..... |
| 13th January - Council of Governors meeting |
Members of the public are invited to attend the next public Council of Governor meeting of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust will take place between 4.00 pm to 6.00pm on Wednesday 25 January 2012.Read article..... |
| 5th January - Special delivery - a new maternity website |
Parents-to-be can now find out about local maternity services from the comfort of their own home, thanks to a new look section on the Airedale NHS Foundation Trust website.Read article..... |
2011
| 29th December - Have your say on hospital plans |
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust his inviting people to have their say on plans to develop hospital services.Read article..... |
| 29th November - Airedale Hospital is 'recommended' by patients |
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has been named the most recommended hospital in the Yorkshire region in the 2011 Dr Foster Hospital Guide.Read article..... |
| 17th November - Hospital 'highly commended' in two national awards |
Staff at Airedale Hospital are celebrating being ‘highly commended’ in two national awards this month (November).Read article..... |
| 11th November - Picture perfect staff help Airedale Hospital |
Staff at a West Yorkshire factory, who recently celebrated an accident free year, have donated £500 to a local hospital to mark their health and safety achievement.Read article..... |
| 7th November - Thinking of a career in the NHS? |
Budding nurses, midwives and therapists and will have the chance to put their questions to a range of senior health care professionals at a free careers evening event at Airedale Hospital.Read article...... |
| 21st October - Couple's golden gift to Airedale Hospital |
A Keighley couple who opted out of gifts for themselves for their golden wedding anniversary have raised £900 for the cancer unit at Airedale Hospital.Read article...... |
| 17th October - Council of Governors meeting: 26 October 2011 |
Members of the public are invited to attend the next public Council of Governor meeting of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, which will take place between 4.00 pm and 6.00pm on Wednesday 26 October, 2011. Read article...... |
| 14th October - Statement re Care Quality Commision report |
Rob Dearden, Director of Nursing at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust says: “We acknowledge the findings of the Care Quality Commission report. We are pleased to be recognised as a hospital which is fully compliant with regard to both dignity and nutrition for older people. Read article.... |
| 7th October - Airedale nurses get your flu jab now |
Director of nursing, Rob Dearden at Airedale Hospital, is leading by example being at the front of the queue to have his flu jab.Read article.... |
| 5th October - A fun way to learn about important health issues |
A special health day is being held in Keighley to raise awareness of the blood disorder thalassaemia and how it may affect them.Read article....... |
| 4th October - Advice talk for people concerned about diabetes |
Staff from Airedale Hospital's diabetes team will give a talk about how to spot the signs of diabetes and how best to manage the condition at an event at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust this month.Read article....... |
| 26th September - Young boy thanks nurses for looking after his brother |
Six-year-old Dylan held a coffee morning to raise money to help nurses on Airedale Hospital’s children’s ward after his older brother had an overnight stay after a fall.Read article....... |
| 15th September - Hospital in finals for national award |
Staff at Airedale Hospital are celebrating being shortlisted for the Acute Healthcare Organisation of the Year category in a major national award scheme in its field. |
| 8th September - Research showcase event at Airedale Hospital |
Women are being urged to come forward to take part in a worldwide research project, which Airedale Hospital is taking part in, to try and prevent others suffering from breast cancer. |
| 5th September - Pack a bag project takes next step |
A pilot project to encourage care homes to pack a bag for residents who may be admitted to Airedale Hospital in an emergency is being expanded. |
| 23rd August - Airedale Hospitals annual open event |
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is inviting everyone in and around Airedale Hospital to its annual open event on Thursday 1 September, 2011. |
| 18th August - New newspaper to celebrate hospital acheivements |
A new newspaper has been produced by Airedale Hospital to let patients, carers and local people know more about the achievements of its staff over the past 12 months. |
| 11th August - Eileen blooms as new Airedale hospital charity chair |
Flower enthusiast Eileen Proud has taken over the helm of Airedale hospital’s charity – Friends of Airedale – for the next year.Read article....... |
| 4th August - Airedale named as one of the country's top 40 hospitals |
Airedale Hospital was presented with an award today (Wednesday 3 August) after being named as one of the 40Top hospitals by CHKS - an independent provider of healthcare intelligence and quality improvement services.Read article....... |
| 26th July - Toddle at Airedale's nursery which gains top marks |
Creative children at Airedale Hospital's nursery took a walk on the wild side and dressed up as animals for the day raising around £250 for Barnardos charity during a fun sponsored toddle. |
| 19th July - Lymphoedema and oedema team celebrate the first birthday |
A service that helps people manage their chronic swelling due to problems with their lymph drainage system is celebrating its first birthday this month. Airedale NHS Foundation Trust was successfully awarded the lymphoedema contract commissioned by NHS Bradford and Airedale. The small team of five have more than 350 patients across the district and hold weekly clinics at Westbourne Green Health Centre, Undercliffe Health Centre and Canalside Health Centre in Bingley. |
| 14th July - Consultant helps those who are fighting for each day |
Consultant anaesthetist Dr Tom Hollins pushed himself to the limit to help raise around 1,500 for Macmillan cancer research. He ran over the Lakelands' 10 highest peaks within just 16 hours and 43 minutes earlier this month. His challenge was 47 miles, 13000 feet of ascent (three quarters the size of Everest) and the run started at 4am on 2nd of July. |
| 8th July - Peter Pan helps to entertain poorly children |
Budding stars from St Stephens primary school in Skipton decided to brighten up the day for poorly children at Airedale Hospital by performing a short musical version of Peter Pan. |
| 16th June - Get clued up on your health in a new patient information pod |
A new information pod has been set up in Airedale Hospital’s health information centre to help patients and visitors to find out more about their health, condition or medication. |
| 11th June - Budding football stars kickstart fundraising for cancer care |
A young football team have raised £600 to say thank to cancer nurses at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust for the top care they gave to one of their biggest fans. |
| 10th June - Four-year-old Paddy opens new play area at Airedale |
Many more toddlers can now play outside safely whilst receiving treatment at the Child Development Centre at Airedale Hospital thanks to the success of a fundraising campaign inspired by a very special young patient. |
| 8th June - Launch of a video hospital consultation service |
Many patients living in Grassington can now see a hospital consultant in their local community centre thanks to the wonders of video technology. |
| 7th June - Day in the life of a surgeon and specialist nurse |
Staff from Airedale Hospital's surgical and specialist nursing teams will talk about a typical 'day in the life' of a surgeon and nurse specialist at an event at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust next week. |
| 6th June - Cheaper water births on offer |
More new mums are overjoyed with a new partnership scheme which has given them the chance to have an affordable water birth at home. |
| 1st June - Launch of video hospital service in Grassington |
Many patients living in Grassington can now see a hospital consultant in their local community centre thanks to the wonders of video technology |
| 9th May - Local people to vote for council of governors |
Members of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust have just one week left to vote for their Council of Governors. |
| 20th April - Brainwaves to give children and babies better care |
Staff at Airedale Hospital are being rewarded for their brainwaves which will lead to better care for children and babies |
| 18th April - Council of governors meeting |
Members of the public are invited to attend the next public Council of Governor meeting of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, which will take place between 4.00 pm and 6.00pm on Tuesday 26 April, 2011. |
| 28th March - Theatres open day |
Local people will have the chance to look behind the scenes at their hospital's theatres at an open event being held by Airedale NHS Foundation Trust on Saturday 2 April, 2011, between 11am and 4pm.. |
| 24th February - Bowel cancer and irritable bowel syndrome talk |
Staff from Airedale Hospital's bowel cancer team will talk about how to spot the signs of bowel cancer and how it is treated at an event at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust this month (March). |
| 17th February - Hospital seeks local people for council of governors |
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is holding an event for people interested in standing for election for a seat on the Council of Governors. |
| 24th January - Day in the life of local Hospital A&E |
Staff from Airedale Hospital's Accident and Emergency department will talk about a typical 'day in the life' of the A and E unit at an event at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust next month (February). |
| 17th January - Council of Governor Meeting |
Members of the public are invited to attend the next public Council of Governor meeting of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust will take place between 4.00 pm to 6.00pm on Wednesday 26 January 2011. |
2010
| 19th July - Hospital Directors Re-appointment |
Jeff Colclough and Sally Houghton have both been reappointed as Non Executive Directors of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. |
| 12th July - Council Of Governors Meeting For Airedale |
Members of the public are invited to attend the next public board meeting of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust will take place between 4.00 pm to 6.00pm on Wednesday 28 July 2010. |
| 29th June - Thinking of a Career in Medicine? |
Budding clinicians will have the chance to put their questions to senior doctors at a free open morning event at Airedale Hospital next month. |
| 27th May - Adam Cairns Move |
Airedale NHS Trust Chief Executive, Adam Cairns, will be leaving the Trust in the summer to take up the post of Chief Executive of The Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust. |
| 7th May - Foundation Trust Authorisation |
Airedale Hospital has been authorised as an NHS Foundation Trust, with effect from 1 June, 2010. The news was revealed by Monitor – the independent body which regulates NHS Foundation Trusts – after the trust demonstrated excellent performance on the quality of services it provides and robust plans for the future. |
| 29th April - Water Births |
Expectant mums from Keighley can now experience a water birth at Airedale NHS Trust, thanks to the fundraising efforts of local volunteers.Midwives at Airedale Hospital are delighted about the installation of a brand new birthing pool on the Labour Ward.Read article....... |
| 7th April - Expert Advice For Patients With Hearing Concerns |
Patients with hearing concerns or carers of relatives with hearing problems can find out about hearing testing, hearing aid technology and about the newborn hearing screening programme at an event at Airedale Hospital on 13 and 19 April. |
| 6th April - Election Results For Council Of Governors |
Airedale NHS Trust has announced the results of its first ever elections to form a Council of Governors. As part of its move to become more accountable to the community as a Foundation Trust – and to help shape its future – public and staff Governor elections were held to create a Council of GovernorsRead article....... |
| 12th March - Theatre's Open Day |
Local people will have the chance to look behind the scenes at their hospital’s theatres and pre-assessment unit at an open event being held by Airedale NHS Trust on Saturday 20th March, 2010 - between 11am and 3pm |
| 2nd March - Putting Patient Safetey First |
Airedale NHS Trust has been named as one of the leading hospital trusts in the country as part of a national campaign to promote patient safety. |
| 2nd February - Airedale Shortlisted For National Patient safetey Awards |
Safety conscious staff at Airedale NHS Trust are in the running for two national accolades. Read article....... |
| 1st February - Volunteers Needed For Patient Survey Team |
A new patient survey is being carried out by Airedale NHS Trust to help the hospital understand how satisfied its patients are with their care and treatment. |
| 29th January - Alan Walshaw Award |
An audiologist at Airedale Hospital has received national recognition of his work to help patients with hearing problems. |
| 18th January - Hospital Seeks Local People For New Council of Governors |
Airedale NHS Trust is holding an event and local drop in sessions for people who would be interested in standing for election as Governors. The hospital, at Steeton, near Keighley, is applying to become a Foundation Trust and if successful, the hospital would be more accountable to the public through a Council of Governors. |
| 14th January - Colin Millar re-appointed |
Colin Millar has been reappointed as Chair of Airedale NHS Trust. Colin was originally appointed as Chair of the Trust, which runs Airedale General Hospital near Keighley, in December 2005. He has been reappointed for a further four years from 1 December 2009 to 31 November 2013. Read article....... |
| 11th January - Hospital Seeks Local People For New Council of Governors |
Airedale NHS Trust is looking for members of the public who would be interested in standing for election as Governors. Airedale Hospital is currently applying to become a Foundation Trust, and if successful, the hospital would be more accountable to local people, through a new relationship created through a Council of Governors. |
2009
| 30th Jun 2009 - Health Professionals Help Keighley Breathe Easy |
Health professionals from across Keighley have hosted a lung awareness event for patients and clinical staff. |
| 22th Jun 2009 - Staff At Airedale NHS Trust Launch Privacy & Dignity Policy |
Staff at Airedale NHS Trust are today (22 June) launching their new privacy and dignity policy. To highlight the scheme, Calendar Girl, Angela Knowles will be attending the event which will showcase the wide variety of work the hospital has undertaken recently towards meeting the Government’s Dignity agenda. |
| 19th Jun 2009 - Staff at Airedale Promote Pedal Power |
Staff at Airedale NHS Trust urged commuters and families to be more active by promoting pedal power during Bike Week (13-21 June 2009).. Read article...... |
| 17th Aug 2009 - Eldwick Man Turns Stories In To Cash |
A growing second career as a children’s author for Eldwick lorry driver, Ken Bottomley, has raised £2,000 for the cancer ward at Airedale Hospital. Read article...... |
| 04th Aug 2009 - Thinking Of A Career In Medicine |
Budding clinicians will have the chance to put their questions to a senior doctor at an open morning event at Airedale Hospital this month. |
| 30th Oct 209 - Men's Health MOT |
Men who have concerns about their health or want advice on how to keep themselves healthy can find out everything they need to know at a Men’s Health MOT event at Airedale Hospital on 17th and 18th November, 2009. |
| 21st Oct 2009 - Expert Advice For Patients With Long Term Conditions |
Patients with long term conditions or carers of relatives with those needs can find out about a new community support team who are available to help them at an event at Airedale Hospital next week. |
| 09th Oct 2009 - Airedale Hospital Opens It's New Children's Unit |
An extensively renovated and refurbished Children’s Unit has been opened at Airedale Hospital today (Friday 9th October), thanks to the fundraising efforts of the local community, businesses, organisations and individuals. |
| 20th Nov 2009 - Volunteers Make A Difference For Settle's Deaf Community |
People with disabilities in Settle, who also use hearing devices, are benefitting from a pioneering home visit service, thanks to volunteers and audiologists from Airedale NHS Trust. |
| 30th Nov 2009 - Airedale Tops The Ratings for A Third Time |
Airedale NHS Trust has been named ‘Small Hospital Trust of the Year’ in the Dr Foster Hospital Guide, in recognition of the Trust’s excellent patient safety performance. Read article...... |
Trust Open Event
The date of the 2012 open event - including the Trust's AGM - will be Thursday 23 August. Times will be confirmed nearer the date.
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