2000 - 2001 - Central Manchester University Hospitals - NHS ...

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Programme) to support an ‘Ovarian Cancer Improvement
Project’.
The Nesta Wells Unit successfully transferred from the
Duchess of York, Withington Hospital to a new, purpose
built facility.
● Following a successful bid with Barnados to the Department
of Health, a Teenage Pregnancy Midwife has been appointed
to work across boundaries with pregnant teenagers to
reduce the risk of social exclusion.
New Appointments
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The numbers of beds within the children’s wards in St Mary’s
were increased to accommodate extra patients following the
closure of the Paediatric Unit at the Duchess of York
(Withington Hospital).
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Earlier this year, The Tommy’s Campaign established a new
Chair in Maternal and Fetal Health in Saint Mary’s Hospital,
in collaboration with the University of Manchester.
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The quality of service provided to children and families who
have been referred by their local GP was greatly enhanced by
the development of a dedicated assessment area within the
Acorn Ward.
The St Mary’s Centre (Sexual Assault Referral Centre) was
successful in attracting significant funding and support from
the Home Office (Crime Reduction Programme) for two key
national, high-profile projects:
-Lead partner in a National Evaluation & Understanding of
Attrition Study.
-Establishment of a pioneering Forensic Nurse Examiner pilot
project.
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The Obstetric service was further strengthened by the
welcome appointment of Dr Phil Bullen, Consultant
Obstetrician.
The Paediatric service warmly welcomed the appointment of
a fourth Consultant Paediatrician, Dr Sarah Dixon.
The Neonatal & Paediatric Services also welcomed the
appointment of two Consultant Paediatric Surgeons,
Mr James Morecroft, and Miss Gill Humphreys, and a
Consultant Anaesthetist, Dr Nicola Anders.
The Genetics service continued to develop and strengthen its
links with the University section of Genetics and welcomed
the appointment of three new Consultant Geneticists:
Dr Fiona Lalloo, Dr Kay Metcalfe and Dr Graeme Black.
Achievements/Awards
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The Maternity Unit achieved the ‘Certificate of Commitment’
award as part of the national ‘Baby Friendly Initiative’.
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The first midwife to be trained in ultrasound at St Mary’s
successfully completed her examinations and is now
practicing both disciplines routinely.
NHS Plan/Modernisation Agenda
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Haemoglobinopathy Service: The Maternity Unit was
involved in the successful development of a multi-forum,
pan-city approach to the care of women affected by
haemoglobinopathies, with active involvement of users of
the service.
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The Gynaecology Unit was successful in attracting funding
from the Cancer Services Collaborative to support an
innovative ‘Ovarian Cancer Improvement Project’. The
project aims to improve access to care for ovarian cancer
patients which will ultimately lead to a reduction in the time
from diagnosis to treatment.
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Annual Report 2000 ~ 2001