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The Gazette, Friday, February 25, 2011
IMPROVING AMBULANCE CARE FOR HEART ATTACK AND STROKE PATIENTS
Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in the UK, accounting for almost two-thirds of premature deaths. It affects 1.8% of the population each year, resulting in stroke, heart attacks and transient ischaemic attacks (mini-strokes). People suffering from cardiovascular disease often have to contact emergency services, and two-fifths of acute heart attacks result in sudden death. On the Island 150 Isle of Wight residents each year are admitted to hospital following a stroke and around 100 following a heart attack. Early and effective treatment can save lives, improve long-term health and reduce the risk of future disability. However, the UK death rate from coronary heart disease and stroke is still one of the highest in western Europe. Ambulance services are well placed to deliver pre-hospital care, to improve patients¹ chances of recovery. A
new project aims to improve the delivery of ambulance service care for cardiovascular disease by ensuring that patients get the right treatment as quickly as possible. Kate Wood, paramedic and Quality Improvement Fellow with the Island’s Ambulance Service said “Fifteen Isle of Wight Ambulance Service staff have joined the improvement programme which has been running since June 2010. We have already seen a significant improvement in the care of patients who have suffered a suspected stroke. Embedding this new practice into everyday ambulance service practice will sustain this improvement.” The aims of the two year project on the Island are:- to improve treatment and care for heart attack patients on the Isle of Wight from 50 per cent to over 90 per cent; and - to improve treatment and care for stroke patients on the Isle of Wight from 63 per cent to over 90
per cent. The project is part of a national initiative by ambulance services to improve the care given to patients suffering from a heart attack or stroke. The purpose is to ensure that all patients who call 999 with suspected stroke or heart attack receive the best care possible. For a suspected heart attack the “As part of the project we have developed a new tool for scoring the level of chest pain a patient is experiencing. Previously patients were scored on a scale of 0 to 10. The new tool incorporates a description, thermometer and pictures of faces portraying the 0 to 10 scale which will assist patients and ambulance staff to score the pain level. This will improve the pain management of patients suffering heart attacks.” This issue is particularly important because cardiovascular
disease is a major health burden. Cardiovascular disease constitutes a major cost to the UK economy, amounting to £29.1 billion in 2004, with heart disease costing £8.5 billion and stroke £8.0 billion. Patients use ambulance services as the first line of care for emergency treatment and the first point on the pathway of care for cardiovascular disease. This makes it a priority for pre-hospital research and quality improvement. The project began by assessing current performance, analysing the barriers and facilitators to improvement, and is using improvement methods such as change management and transformation methods to put in place the treatments and, ultimately, improve the quality of services. Chris Smith, Head of the Ambulance Service commented: “The Island’s Ambulance service is well placed to deliver pre-hospital
care, which could improve patients¹ chances of recovery. However Ambulance service teams work under great time pressure and in widely different and changing circumstances which are barriers to high quality care and its improvement. This project will help Ambulance staff deliver the best possible care in sometimes difficult and challenging situations and Kate has recently won an award for the work she has been doing on the programme.” Dressed as an old lady Kate recently presented details of the progress made on the programme to representatives from 12 ambulance services from across the UK and The Health Foundation. Kate’s presentation was recognised as the best presentation.
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FOUR YEARS FOR BESTIVAL DEATH DRIVER
Callous driver James Daniel Slater, 33, from Worthing, West Sussex, has been jailed following a fatal hit and run collision that took the life of graphic designer Henry Martin Minns, 19, and seriously injured a 20-year-old woman, on September 12 last year. At Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday (February 18), Judge Ian Pearson sentenced Slater to four years in prison after he pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving whilst over the prescribed drink drive limit on Mersley Down Road near Newport, Isle of Wight. Henry Minns, from Penryn, Cornwall was walking along the road after leaving the Bestival music festival shortly after midnight on Sunday September 12 2010 with a 20-year-old woman from Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Both were hit from behind by James Slater, who was behind the wheel of a silver Ford Focus. Failing to stop at the scene of the collision, Salter continued to drive towards Ryde, where he crashed the Ford Focus into the hedgerow approximately two miles from the scene of
the original collision. Slater, who then left the scene of his crashed car, was tracked and found hiding under a hedge 400 metres away thanks to the skills of a police dog, the German Shepherd ‘Rebel’, deployed by PC Nathan Lucy Police arrested Slater at 1.25am and took him into custody at Newport Police Station for questioning. Slater provided a breath test reading of 71, more than double the legal limit. He was charged following a three-month investigation in December 2010 to appear in court. The 20-year-old woman from Shropshire, who received injuries to her legs and head, managed to summon assistance from a passing motorist. Security staff, police and ambulance crews at the adjacent Bestival music festival were at the scene rapidly. Despite attempts by several people, including paramedics and police, to resuscitate Mr Minns, he was subsequently pronounced dead at hospital. Officers from Hampshire Constabulary’s Roads Policing Unit (RPU), Dog Support Unit and Targeted Patrol teams (TPT) worked together with other emergency services and
security staff to bring the collision scene under control and secure evidence. Information was received quickly from another motorist about the crashed Ford Focus, leading to the search for and arrest of Mr Slater. Senior Investigating Officer Inspector Martin Goodall of Hampshire Constabulary’s Roads Policing Unit said “Our thoughts remain with the family of Henry Minns after his life was tragically ended in a collision on our roads. This case was a challenge for the police officers and staff from other agencies who had to act with both speed and skill on a main road at night outside one of the year’s biggest and busiest entertainment events. “Credit must go to PC Martin Norman of the Shanklin Roads Policing Unit who assisted the ambulance crews in attempting to resuscitate Mr Minns, and then performed a crucial role in controlling a chaotic collision scene. “I would like to thank paramedics, firefighters, Bestival organisers, site staff and members of the public for their assistance during the delicate aftermath of this tragedy.”
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which has gone from strength to strength since 2005, will be held on the recreation field next to The Isobel Centre, Furrlongs, Newport. In addition to the racing the one day event promises entertainment for the whole family offering refreshments, stalls, play rangers, falconry display, inflatables, Live music
and lots more for all ages. Entry is free to both spectators and competitors alike. For more information on the Soapbox Derby and opportunities for stallholders please contact Mark on 07825 835931
TRAFFIC CHAOS AFTER TWO HOT STUFF ON FAIRLEE ROAD CAR COLLISION Traffic chaos has been brought to Newport for the second time this morning (February 22) following a car blaze outside Medina High School on Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight. Emergency services, including retained firefighters from Newport, responded to reports of a car fire shortly after 8.05am. The car, believed to be an old Fiat 500, has been totally destoryed by the fire. Traffic heading into Newport is reported to
Police have closed the A3020 Blackwater Road in both directions following a collision, which has brought traffic chaos to the Newport area this morning (February 22). Emergency services, including three appliances from Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, were called shortly after 7.50am to reports of a two car collision,
be queing back past the Texaco garage at the top of Lushington Hill, Wootton. This incident comes after a Road Traffic Collision on the opposite side of Newport closed the A3020 Blackwater Road shortly after 7.50am. Both incidents have brought traffic chaos to Newport and the surrounding areas, and motorists are advised to find alternative routes.
believed to have involved a small hatchback and a commercial van. One appliance is still in attendance on outskirts of Newport carrying out scene safety checks. No one was serious injured in the collision. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and to seek alternative routes into Newport.
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A CLEAN UP FOR SOAPBOX DERBY
This years Soapbox Derby has cleaned up with a £250 grant from Newport Parish Council after a unanimous vote at this weeks council meeting. The Event is due to be held on Sunday 26th June 2011. The one day event sees young people racing go karts that they have made over a purpose built course. The derby,
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Drivers and passengers arriving at the last minute to board Wightlink’s Fishbourne-Portsmouth ferry will no longer be able to do so. As of Monday (March 1), barriers will close three minutes prior to a sailing for both vehicles and foot passengers. A spokesperson for Wightlink said “This new rule being implemented will ensure prompt departure of the vessels to improve punctuality and arrival times, in advance of new forthcoming
regulations. “The new regulations do not come into force until next year and are being trialed on the route before introduction in due course on the Yarmouth-Lymington route. “We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause and would like to take this opportunity to remind passengers with vehicles that they are recommended to arrive at least 30 minutes, but no more than one hour prior to departure and foot passengers 15 minutes before departure.”
FRENCH CONNECTION AT STEAM RAILWAY Four French students have completed two weeks ‘apprenticeship’ placements at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, developing their carpentry and woodworking skills. All four students have been working with the Steam Railway personnel on restoration and repair projects, which included work to produce a new footplate tool-box for the Steam Railway’s historic ‘Terrier’ locomotive No. 11 ‘Newport’. This specific locomotive has a French connection, having won a gold medal at the Paris Exhibition of 1878. The students are all in the second year of their three-year apprenticeship with les Compagnons du
Devoir. This is part of the Leonardo da Vinci European Programme Work experience scheme organised in conjunction with Portsmouth-based ‘AVANTAGES - Englishby-the-Sea’, who organise educational programmes and hosting with local families, for French students wanting to learn English as part of their studies. Avantages set up the placement with the Steam Railway’s engineering manager, Bob Huxtable, who said, “The initial approach was made to take two French ‘Frame Carpentry’ apprentices for two weeks UK work experience. We were finally able to double that
number and accept four students, all of whom settled in very well and proved to be very helpful in undertaking a number of carpentry-related tasks - I see great potential to develop this relationship with more students in the future!” The four French students involved were: Camille Bercion Julien Cazade Paul Chaberneau Loris Lacourarie The students have been staying with host families in the Portsmouth area and commuted each day across the Solent to the IW Steam Railway. Nadine Salmon, Director of Avantages, said, “My company
has been organising educational programmes and host family accommodation for many years. We are the partner of choice for educational centres across Europe and pride ourselves in giving our students the ‘English Experience’ whilst providing care and support to every individual.” “We are all looking forward to working with The IW Steam Railway again, not only in carpentry but with other trades such as electrical work, welding, and metal working, all of which are covered by les Compagnons du Devoir Training Centres”.
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ISLAND SET FOR SPOOKY FUN
The arrival of a new event to the Island is set to create a day of spooky fun as The Isle of Wight GhostFest, which is to be held at Ryde Castle Hotel, takes place on March 19. The event is the first of its kind to be held on the Island, and will incorporate workshops, seminars and stalls from paranormal, spiritual and general crafts. Television stars Psychic Ian Lawman & Jason Karl will also
be at the event holding seminars throughout the day. Events organizer Paul Gerfen said: “Organizing an event of this magnitude is hard work but the results are sure to be worth it. This event is to be very special not just for me, but for the Island’s people who enjoy its spooky history.” More information can be found on the Myths Ghosts and Legend’s website at www. spookythings.iofw.co.uk
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The Gazette, Friday, February 25, 2011
LIFEBOAT LOTTO LIFELINE FOR RESCUE VOLUNTEERS
Independent lifeboat crews across the Island are launching a new ‘Lifeboat Lotto’ to raise desperately needed cash to keep their vital rescue services afloat. The Island Independent Lifeboat Lotto will be a welcome fundraising lifeline for the volunteers and a way for donors to enjoy
the chance of winning a cash prize of up to £5000. Island crews based at Ryde, Sandown and Freshwater provide and finance their essential service themselves and that means they need to raise up to £40,000 a year just to meet basic operational running costs.
Ryde Inshore Rescue fundraiser, Michaela White said: “It is astonishing how few people know that so much of our coastal search and rescue is in the hands of independent lifeboats, which are not part of the RNLI and are dependent on public donations. “We are one of 60 groups operating around
the UK. We are on call 24 hours a day and are staffed entirely by volunteers. These unsung heroes are unpaid and if the call-out comes in working hours, they frequently lose wages to rescue others. “We especially need a new small rescue boat to fit underneath Ryde Pier at high tide. “This is very restricted access if we ever need to rescue someone who is trapped underneath the pier. This new boat will cost us £6000 and we have to raise it all ourselves. “We rely totally on public support and the Island Independent Lifeboat Lotto will give generous islanders a new and easy way to make donations, as well the opportunity to win a £5000 jackpot. “The bonus with this fund-raising lotto is that the next life we save could be theirs – or someone they love.” Island Independent Lotto is easy – and fun. Entry is only £2 a week and there are no weekly entries to fill in, just pick 4 numbers between 1 and 31 and fill them on the application form. You only need to do this once as your numbers are then registered in the Island Independent Lifeboat Lotto computer and are entered into each weekly draw for as long as you pay. Paying is easy too, no hands in pockets or purses, payment is made by either cheque for £52 which covers 6 months entries or by monthly or quarterly Standing Order. No cash changes hands -Nothing could be easier! Match 4 numbers and you will win the roll-over jackpot which starts at £500 and increases by £100 a week until a winner is found. If no one matches the numbers drawn, a winner is guaranteed when the jackpot reaches £5000. Match 3 numbers and win a £20 consolation prize. There is no need to claim, all winners will be paid directly and winning numbers will be published each week on our website. Island Independent Lifeboat Lotto is a local weekly lottery, it is not part of a national scheme, and all funds raised will go to the three Isle of Wight independent lifeboats. The first draw takes place on Wednesday 4th May 2011 and weekly thereafter. The Island Independent Lifeboat Lotto team will be out and about, calling on households to ask for your support, they will be easily recognisable with high visibility jackets and full identification. You can also sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto by collecting an application form from the Lifeboat Lotto website, www.lifeboatlotto. co.uk following the “Find your local lifeboat” link, choose Island Independent Lifeboats and download the application form. Once completed, there is a Freepost address (no stamp required) to send the form in.
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Must be 21+. Senior Carers. Applicants must have previous experience and NVQ qualification 2 is essential, level 3 is desirable. You will be required to lead a shift. You will provide social, personal and emotional care to elderly residents. A full uniform will be provided, along with drinks and a meal when working a full shift. Based on a rota pattern. Full and part time positions available. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by applicant. Exempted vacancy Employment Equality Act (Age) Regulations 2006.
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Must be 18+, due to personal care duties. Experience is desirable, however full training is provided. Duties include providing personal and domestic care to clients and support to people in the community, domestic help and administering medication. Must have a full drivers licence and access to a vehicle to visit clients. Subject to two satisfactory references. Mileage allowance; 25p per mile. Part time and full time positions and weekend work only are all available. We have home care rounds in Cowes, Freshwater, Niton and Newport. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expenses will be met by the applicant. The employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010.
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Previous experience is preferred but not essential as training will be given. Must have good team working skills. Duties include cleaning guest bedrooms, bathrooms, changing linen, cleaning communal areas and toilets and maintaining a high quality hygiene standard at all times. Applicants can apply by phone or by emailing a cv to enquiries@ luccombemanor.co.uk. £6 per hr
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You must have previous home cooking experience with the ability to work on own initiative. A Food Hygiene certificate would be advantageous, however full training will be given to the successful applicant. Duties include preparing and cooking lunchtime and tea time meals for 27 residents and cleaning of the kitchen area. A uniform can be provided. Applicants will be required to work alternate weekends, and cover for holidays etc. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by applicant.
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Must have previous experience. Access to transport is desirable but not essential. Duties to include cleaning holiday homes to get them ready for a holiday booking this will involve stripping beds, remaking beds, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens and toilets, general cleaning duties throughout the property to include vacuuming and mopping and all other relevant duties as required. This position is a seasonal between March until approx end of September. Must be available on Fridays and Saturdays between 10am - 3pm. From £7 per hr
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