Visiting is being restricted with immediate effect to all general wards and departments at Russells Hall Hospital in the light of rising cases of COVID-19 and increasing transmission of the omicron variant.
This week one of our critical care charge nurses Emmanuel Ebrada (Manny) was visited by his Commanding Officer (CO) Col. John Bell who presented him with the prestigious CO’s coin.
Parents are being urged to look out for signs of viral respiratory infection in their children following a rise in cases in the borough.
RSV, as it is also known, is a common viral infection in young children. It is the most common cause of bronchiolitis, an infection of the lower airways, in children aged under two.
Cases were low last year, due to lockdown, but with the easing of restrictions cases are expected to rise over the coming months and into winter.
We want to hear your experiences of our pharmacy team to allow us to improve our services.
Please join our next virtual People's Panel on the 3rd November 2021 (10am - 12pm) and share your views.
Register your place by calling 01384 244404 or emailing dgft.patientexperience@nhs.net
Black History Month has been celebrated widely for many years within the NHS through honouring the achievements, culture and history of black people. It is important to us that we celebrate our people and those who make a daily impact to the NHS. So, we will be celebrating by sharing stories of some of our BAME staff as well as inspiring historic individuals of the BAME community. Click here to read.
