Tag: Wythenshawe Hospital

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”

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”

Police appeal after mugger strikes at Wythenshawe Hospital

Police are appealing for help after a woman had her finger broken during a vicious robbery in the car park at Wythenshawe Hospital. 

The 53-year-old woman was getting into her car at the University Hospital of South Manchester on March 3 at about 6.30pm when a teenager opened the passenger door and grabbed her handbag. Continue reading “Police appeal after mugger strikes at Wythenshawe Hospital”