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13/02/13 - The Yorkshire Times – “Give Vital Screening Test To All Babies” Says Children’s Heart Charity
Pulse Oximetry is a test carried out using a small device which measures the oxygen levels in the blood. Currently some mothers receive this test after childbirth, but their children do not necessarily receive the test as well. This is despite an overwhelming amount of evidence which points to the possible benefits of doing the […]
12/02/13 - Virendra Sharma MP -I support the AntiCoagulation Self-Monitoring Alliance (ACSMA) campaign
I give my full support and commitment to continue with supporting the AntiCoagulation Self-Monitoring Alliance (ACSMA) campaign, to increase access to self-monitoring via prescription for patients on long-term warfarin. I believe if patients are able to choose self-monitoring, then this would contribute in improving the quality of their care. ACSMA comprises four of the UK’s leading […]
11/02/13 - Mature News – Simple home test can halve the risk of stroke and cut the risk of death for thousands of patients on warfarin therapy
MPs, clinicians and patients are uniting to drive change for patients on long-term warfarin A simple self-monitoring test could reduce the risk of stroke by half in thousands of people who currently take warfarin to prevent blood clots. Better access to self-monitoring of international normalized ratio (INR) levels, which measures how long it takes blood […]
08/02/13 - PR Newswire – Simple Home Test Can Halve the Risk of Stroke and Cut the Risk of Death for Thousands of Patients on Warfarin Therapy
LONDON, February 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — MPs, clinicians and patients are uniting to drive change for patients on long-term warfarin A simple self-monitoring test could reduce the risk of stroke by half in thousands of people who currently take warfarin to prevent blood clots. Better access to self-monitoring of international normalized ratio (INR) levels, which […]
08/02/13 - Andrew Gwynne MP – GWYNNE UNITES WITH patients and clinicians on warfarin therapy
Andrew Gwynne, MP for Denton and Reddish and Shadow Minister of State for Health, this week launched a campaign by the AntiCoagulation Self-Monitoring Alliance (ACSMA) to increase access to self-monitoring via prescription for patients on long-term warfarin. There are more than 1.2 million people in the UK on warfarin with approximately 1,690 of these in […]
07/02/13 - 6 February 2013 – Parliamentary Launch of INR Campaign
Katherine who has used an INR for many years, and her mum Rachel, both spoke in Parliament for CHF at the launch of the ACSMA INR machine campaign. The event had patients, nurses, doctors, NHS staff, Members of Parliament and Peers in attendance. Shadow Health Minister Andrew Gwynne also spoke at the reception in support […]
07/02/13 - Bromsgrove Standard – Rednal mum’s campaign for heart test that saved her son’s life
A REDNAL mum whose son’s life was saved by a simple post-birth test is urging residents to join the campaign to roll out the process to delivery suites nationwide. Michelle Eastwood was due to have her son Sam at home in August 2008, but was taken into the Birmingham Women’s Hospital when his heart rate […]
05/02/13 - WellChild Awards 2013
Nominations for this year’s WellChild Awards have now opened. The aim of this event is to celebrate some of the UK’s most inspirational children and young people who every day live with the consequences of serious illness. The awards also recognise the dedication of the many health professionals who go that extra mile to really make […]
05/02/13 - The Press – Charity challenges Archbishop of York over paediatric heart services support
A CHARITY has written to the Archbishop of York claiming he has “reinforced a misconception” by criticising an NHS review which could see children’s heart surgery stopped at a Leeds hospital. Dr John Sentamu supported the campaign for paediatric heart services to remain at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) during a recent visit there, after the NHS Safe […]
28/01/13 - Open Letter to The Archbishop of York about children’s heart services
The Most Reverend & Right Honourable Dr. John Sentamu, Archbishop of York The Office of the Archbishop of York Bishopthorpe Palace Bishopthorpe, York YO23 2GE 24 January 2013 Dear Dr Sentamu, We were pleased to learn of your interest in the review of paediatric cardiac services and of your support of the families of […]
