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- Services for substance dependent women in Manchester have been transformed thanks to the efforts of consultant midwife Faye Macrory MBE. Faye has been prepared to challenge and change attitudes to ensure a better deal for women with substance misuse problems. Her work has helped turn around the way the women are treated across three maternity hospitals in the city. Babies of substance dependent mothers are no longer automatically transferred to a special care baby unit but looked after by their mothers on the ward. Social services referral is no longer automatic but based on individual assessment. Fayes desire to improve the service was triggered in 1994 when she carried out an audit and concluded that maternity services were failing these vulnerable women. She became a substance misuse liaison midwife in 1995. She is responsible for managing and strategically developing the service a model of care that is now standard practice in many maternity services nationwide. Presented by Rebecca Osam.
- Age related macular degeneration is a medical condition which usually affects older adults that results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field - the macula - because of damage to the retina. It occurs in 'dry' and 'wet' forms. It is a major cause of visual impairment in older adults and can make it difficult or impossible to read or recognize faces, although enough peripheral vision remains to allow other activities of daily life. Although some macular dystrophies affecting younger individuals are sometimes referred to as macular degeneration, the term generally refers to age-related macular degeneration commonly referred to as AMD. Having an eye test at least once every two years should be part of everyone's health care routine and should be actively encouraged by healthcare professionals. However, it is important to remember that many causes of sight loss are preventable if they are caught early by visiting an optician. This programme looks at how the treatment of Macular Degeneration and other eye health conditions has changed very rapidly over the past few years.
- Tackling MRSA and Other Hospital Infections was originally broadcast on Information TV (a channel broadcasting in the UK and western Europe on the Sky platform) in 2009. All three original episodes in the series featured Derek Butler, Chairman of MRSA Action UK. MRSA Action UK is a charity providing support for MRSA sufferers and carers, resources and clinically balanced, reliable information about MRSA, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and what can be done to reduce the risk of acquiring MRSA and other hospital related infections. Episode 1: Investment by the private and public sectors into Research and Development of products and services that will combat MRSA and other superbugs is playing a crucial role in helping the NHS eliminate bacteria and reduce the risk of infection and cross contamination of hospital patients. Episode 2: Just one extra cleaner on a hospital ward can save lives and money, according to new research sponsored by UNISON, theUKs largest public service union. The detailed study found that one extra cleaner, using targeted cleaning methods, had a measurable effect on the clinical environment, cutting the number of patients who contracted MRSA and saving the hospital an estimated £30,000 £70,000. If that were replicated in every ward in every hospital, many lives would be saved and millions of pounds. Episode 3: MRSA can cause harm when it gets an opportunity to enter the body. It can cause simple local infections such as pimples and boils, or more serious problems such as wound infections, chest infections or blood stream infections. MRSA and other germs cause problems in hospitals. This is because people who are ill are more vulnerable to infections. Complicated medical treatments including operations, and intravenous lines (drips) provide opportunities for germs to enter the body.
- Oncology is a broad term to describe the treatment of cancer, and is most often used to mean the non-surgical treatment of malignancy. These non surgical treatments include radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone drugs, targeted drugs and supportive medications. These cancer treatments can be used individually as sole treatments, follow one another in a series of treatments, or be used together at the same time. They can also be used as the first treatment, after surgery or when a cancer has relapsed. They can be used with the aim of trying to cure a cancer, or if incurable, controlling the cancer for as long as possible and helping to relieve symptoms caused by the cancer. How they are actually used will depend on the type of tumour, its stage and the patients medical history and wishes. This programme details how technologically advanced medical innovations are helping in the treatment of patients with cancer.
- The NHS would have to cut its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by at least 600,000 tonnes if it was to meet the governments target of cutting CO2 by 60% from 1990 levels by 2050. By addressing some key aspects such as energy use and transport, the NHS can not only have a considerable impact on reducing its carbon footprint but also its costs. You can travel by car and train with benefits to your health and the environment! In this programme we look at how the road and rail sectors can play their parts to reduce the nations carbon footprint. The NHS would be treating less people for carbon dioxide related problems if more people travelled by zero-emission motor vehicles and utilised our railway networks more often to make journeys. By adopting new greener technologies both the rail and road sectors can play an important role in keeping both the nation and the environment healthy. In this programme, Sir Neil McKay, Lead NHS Director for Sustainability tells us why the NHS will have to play a leading role in tackling climate change if its to provide quality health care. We also hear from Jonathon Porritt from Forum for the Future who says The NHS is a huge organisation with a huge carbon footprint and unless we can find very clear ways of reducing that footprint as fast as possible there are no serious prospects for a low carbon Britain. We hear the views of Lord Adonis, Secretary of State for Transport and Lord Paul Drayson, the Science and Innovation Minister, who were speaking at the launch of a 25-million pound project to road-test eight prototypes of electric cars throughout the UK. We hear the views of Philip York, marketing manager at Renault UK, who are launching their much-lauded Zero Emission cars. Renaults new electric vehicles are efficient, user-friendly zero-emission cars, with the focus on minimizing energy consumption while at the same time providing core comfort features. Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of Atoc, The Association of Train Operating Companies, tells us why travel by rail is the way ahead for personal health and a healthier environment. As the voice of the passenger railway, ATOC represents train companies to the government, regulatory bodies and other opinion formers on transport policy issues. Heidi Mottram, managing director of Northern Rail, explains why we should all be embracing rail as a sustainable form of transport.
- The HEAL (Healthcare Excellence and Leadership) Awards recognise excellence in the public healthcare sector. Recognising and rewarding Healthcare Excellence and Leadership, the awards acknowledge and highlight the hard work and dedication invested in the NHS to ensure a consistently high standard of care. This year there were 8 awards, which were voted for by healthcare professionals, patients and the public at large: Innovation of the Year, Best Patient Experience, Most Improved Hospital, Cleanest Hospital, Greenest Hospital, Top Performing Hospital, Pioneering in Health and Healthcare Hero. Derek Butler, Chairman of MRSA UK said "It is heartening to see so many improvements in healthcare and a concerted effort being made to prevent infections, excellence and leadership should be rewarded and recognised, the efforts of all the staff on the frontline are appreciated and this is an opportunity for those hospitals who are performing well to share good practice and experience with others." Broadcast from the Royal College of Surgeons.
- A major study of more than 10,000 people found those who cycle at least 20 miles a week are half as likely to have heart problems as those who do not cycle at all. Some research suggests we should be burning up at least 2,000 calories a week through exercise, actually far more than used by the recommended 30 minutes of moderately intensive exercise five times a week. Cycling burns about 300 calories an hour, so if you do it twice a day, the numbers soon add up. So, cycling is good for your heart and combats obesity. This means if more people took up cycling, the NHS would be treating less people for heart and obesity related problems. The money saved by the healthcare sector could be utilised elsewhere. In this programme we speak to the leading advocates for cycling in the UK as a means to get us and the environment healthier. We hear from Boris Johnson, Mayor of London who is investing 100-million pounds into a new initiative to get more people cycling - either for pleasure or for commuting- in London. The plans are part of Mayor Boris Johnsons new cycling strategy aimed at improving health and protecting the Capitals environment.
- With the on-going awareness of healthy eating and healthy living, people are drastically changing their lives and becoming more and more health conscious. Often if a close relative or a beloved family member has suffered a minor or major illness, this can often create awareness in individuals about their own state of health. As a result people are visiting their GPs more often than before. This increase in GP visits has been recognised by supermarkets who are now offering in-store Pharmacies in their larger sites to cope with the growing demand for patient care and medical advice. In this program we talk to Dr Chris Steele MBE, a leading General Practitioner about the benefits of supermarket pharmacies offering healthcare advice and health checks.
- There are two keys factors to a healthy diet. Firstly it is about eating the right amount of food for how active you are, and secondly it is about eating a range of foods to make sure you are getting a balanced diet. Supermarkets are coming under more pressure to promote healthy eating and provide customers with honest information on what is good and what is bad about the products on their shelves. Some supermarkets have taking this a stage further by developing their own healthy ranges and most provide healthy eating advice on their websites. But when doing your supermarket shop, can you really reduce your calorie intake by making some better and healthier choices? In this programme, we hear the views of Dr Chris Steele MBE and we take a look at what one of the big four supermarkets are saying about their healthy ranges.
- Although many weight conscious individuals contend skipping meals is the best way to manage ones weight, it may be one of the worst. In todays live fast society, Breakfast is a dying meal and skipping it can sow the seeds for a lifetime of bad eating habits. Skipping breakfast usually results in people being so ravenously hungry when lunch comes around that they eat significantly more than they would have if they had eaten first thing in the morning. Furthermore, when overwhelming hunger strikes, people typically eat whatever food is available, rather than preparing a healthy, well-balanced meal. This cycle continues the following day when these guilt ridden calorie counters wake up with fresh resolve and minimal hunger, only to once again skip the first meal of the day, and stuff themselves later in the day. Eating regular, well timed meals, including breakfast, helps stabilise blood sugar, which in turn quells hunger, and helps people control their weight. Breakfast is important for other reasons as well. Many studies have shown that people who eat breakfast are far ahead of those who ship breakfast when it comes to nutrient intake and maintaining a lean physique. Those who eat breakfast are also ahead in terms of mental and physical performance thanks to a better blood glucose level. Your brain and nerve cells require glucose for energy, so low blood sugar impairs your ability to think and react. But what are the reasons why people skip breakfast? Is it lack of time? Financial constraints? Or is it simply not a priority for them anymore? In this programme, we hear the views of Dr Chris Steele MBE and we take a look at how one of the big players in breakfast cereals is working with healthcare professionals by offering practical hints and tips to help advise patients on healthy eating.
- Epilepsy is a neurological condition where a person has a tendency to have seizures that start in the brain. The brain is made up of millions of nerve cells that use electrical signals to control the bodys functions, senses and thoughts. If the signals are disrupted, the person may have an epileptic seizure sometimes called a fit or attack. Epilepsy can start at any age including childhood. In the UK, there are an estimated 112,000 children and young people in the UK with epilepsy. This programme will give an introduction to how epilepsy can affect children and young people. It also includes specific information for parents and healthcare professionals.