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Man appears in court charged with Wythenshawe sex assaults

A man has been charged after two sexual assaults in Wythenshawe.

Andrew Rylett, aged 51, of Warrington Road, Runcorn, Cheshire has been charged with two counts of sexual assault and appeared before Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on 11 October 2014. Continue reading “Man appears in court charged with Wythenshawe sex assaults” →

Wythenshawe union man warns of further NHS strikes unless health workers get their pay rise

20141013_090315NHS workers at Wythenshawe Hospital joined thousands across the country in a four hour strike over pay.

Workers from six unions including, for the first time in their history, midwives, walked out this morning (Oct 13) between 7am and 11am. Continue reading “Wythenshawe union man warns of further NHS strikes unless health workers get their pay rise” →

New cafe for Wythenshawe stroke survivors

Stroke survivors across Wythenshawe will receive more support to help prevent social isolation, with the launch of a new Stroke Association Stroke Cafe in Newall Green.

Stroke has a huge impact on people’s wellbeing, leaving many feeling lonely and isolated. From Thursday 16 October, stroke survivors, their families and carers can attend the monthly Stroke Café from 10am till 1pm, at the Tree of Life Centre on Greenbrow Road. Continue reading “New cafe for Wythenshawe stroke survivors” →

Wythenshawe Hospital praised by cancer charity for improvements in how it deals with patients

The NHS trust which runs Wythenshawe Hospital has been praised by a leading cancer care charity after it was ranked one of the most improved in the country for patient experience.

The University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust has been ranked joint second in a league table released by Macmillan Cancer Support, based on research commissioned by NHS England. Continue reading “Wythenshawe Hospital praised by cancer charity for improvements in how it deals with patients” →

Thieves steal mobility scooter from 88-year-old- pensioner

Heartless thieves have stolen an 88-year-old woman’s mobility scooter in Northenden.

The scooter, which was stolen from the pensioner’s shed at her home, is only way she can get out and about. Continue reading “Thieves steal mobility scooter from 88-year-old- pensioner” →