Posted on 10/28/20 by AireAdmin
We are seeing increasing demand on the hospital which is in turn meaning that our inpatient beds are at capacity. As a result, and as per our escalation plans, we have taken the decision to postpone any elective surgery that needs an overnight stay. This comes into effect immediately, for the next two weeks. Urgent […]
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Posted on 10/26/20 by AireAdmin
Caring for those at the end of their life is hugely important for patients and their families and so Airedale Hospital has appointed two new specialist care co-ordinators this month, to enhance the care given on the wards. Tracy Brown and Joanne Hunter have been appointed to the new roles of Macmillan End of Life […]
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Posted on 10/23/20 by AireAdmin
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales surprised staff at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust today with a very personal video message, to commemorate their 50th anniversary and to express his “heartfelt thanks and kindest wishes” to the NHS staff for their work during the pandemic. Airedale Hospital in West Yorkshire celebrates its 50th anniversary this […]
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Posted on 10/18/20 by AireAdmin
October is Freedom To Speak Up (FTSU) month and Jo Harrison, Director of People and OD, has written a short blog to explain why speaking up is important at Airedale. What’s your name and what is your role? Hello my name is Jo Harrison, I am the Director of People and Organisational Development here at […]
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Posted on 10/14/20 by AireAdmin
Orthopaedic Surgeons at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust in West Yorkshire have launched the first NHS ‘one-stop’ upper limb clinic to include a consultant radiologist, significantly reducing waiting and treatment times for patients with shoulder pain. The new clinic which opened this week will mean patients with shoulder or elbow problems including bursitis, impingement or rotator […]
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Posted on 10/07/20 by AireAdmin
Karen Ellison, a medico-legal consultant from Burley in Wharfedale, is the new lead governor at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. Karen joined the Council of Governors 18 months ago when she was elected to represent Ilkley and Wharfedale and takes over from Jerry Stanford in the role. She qualified as a doctor in 1987 and specialised in […]
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