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By Hereford Voice, Saturday at 06:23
“Whether I was in uniform or not, I would have done the same,” says West Mercia
Police Federation member Chris Rogers, who has been nominated for a Police
Bravery Award after risking his life to save a man from drowning.
Police constable Chris has told how he ‘went into auto-pilot mode’ when he saw a
man fall from a 30-foot tall bridge.
The man, who was believed to be intoxicated, landed face down in the river and
was unconscious, resulting in Chris running hundreds of metres before jumping
into the water and swimming out to save him.
“If I’m honest, I didn’t even think about what I was doing. I went into complete
auto-pilot mode,” said 35-year-old Chris.
“I’m actually a little bit embarrassed that I’ve even been nominated for an
award. For me, I was just doing my job - and whether I was in uniform or not, I
would have done the same.”
Chris, who joined the Force in 2008, described how the incident occurred after
‘two intoxicated men’ tried to enter a scene he was guarding.
“We prevented them from entering the scene after which they climbed up onto a
bridge. Then, all of a sudden, one of them just fell,” father-of-three Chris
continued.
“I immediately ran to towards the water and chucked off my stab vest. I jumped
in to find the man face down, unconscious and floating. I couldn’t see his chest
going up and down. He wasn’t breathing.”
At this point, Chris turned the man over and began CPR on his chest in an
attempt to get him breathing. Chris pulled the male to the river bank where he
continued CPR.
Eventually, the male coughed up blood and water, but he was still unconscious.
Chris’s police colleagues came to support him until the paramedics got there.
The man was taken to hospital by ambulance and remarkably only suffered facial
injuries as a result of the fall.
Chris added: “I didn’t speak to the man directly afterwards but I was told he
wanted to say ‘thank you’ to me.
The bravery awards are organised each year by the Police Federation of England
and Wales.
Along with nominees from police forces across England and Wales, Chris will be
attending this year’s awards ceremony, which will be taking place on Thursday 13
July in London.
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FEEDBACK SOUGHT ON NEW MEASURES FOR CYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS IN HISTORIC STREET.
By Hereford Voice, May 20, 2022
Consultation to focus on Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) in St Owen's Street
Herefordshire Council is encouraging local people to take part in a consultation
around the details of improved measures for cyclists and pedestrians in St
Owen's Street, Hereford.
An earlier consultation on whether to introduce the contraflow proved that there
is strong support for the proposed scheme. This consultation does not revisit
that question but is a necessary next stage in the process where Herefordshire
Council is legally required to consult on elements of the scheme.
The St Owen's Street cycle contraflow scheme will create a safer cycle route
from the east of the city, promoting sustainable and active travel, while at the
same time improving safety for pedestrians and motorists.
The scheme is part of ongoing improvements in Hereford city centre to create a
more attractive environment for residents, visitors, shoppers, workers and local
businesses, encouraging people into the city and ensuring they have a great
experience when they are there.
As part of the work to introduce the scheme, Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs)
are required, which in turn requires a statutory consultation. The changes to
the TRO cover the permitting of cyclists to travel in both directions on the
one-way street, adjustments to parking, loading and bus stop layouts to
incorporate the physical features of the scheme, and the introduction of areas
of raised carriageway on St Owen's St.
Cllr John Harrington, cabinet member infrastructure and transport said: “In
these difficult times it is more important than ever to support businesses with
measures that will promote the economic success of the city. The proposed
improvements in St Owen's Street will hopefully be a boost to our measures to
allow people to use alternatives to the car to travel into and through the City.
Contraflows can decrease journey times for cyclists compared to those travelling
by car by providing more direct, safer, travel routes, and can also reduce
inappropriate cycling on the pavement.
“We are asking for the views of local people around the specific details of the
Traffic Regulation Orders, which are vital components of the street layout that
will allow us to implement the scheme in the most effective way.”
The consultation starts on 19 May 2022, and runs to 16 June 2022.
People can find full details and take part in the consultation via the
Herefordshire Council website.
Alternatively, if you are unable to complete the online form, you can post a
written response to: BBLP St Owen's St Consultation, Balfour Beatty Living
Places, Unit 3 Thorn Business Park, Rotherwas Industrial Estate, Hereford, HR2
6JT.
Responses to this consultation must be received on or before 16 June 2022.
If you require any further information on this scheme, please contact by email:
StOwensSt@balfourbeatty.com.
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HOUSE FIRE IN BELMONT HEREFORD
By Hereford Voice, May 29
Hereford Fire Station have provided the following update following the house
fire in Belmont;
29.05.2023 14:40
461 and 462 mobilised this afternoon to reports of a garden fence on fire
affecting a property in Belmont, Hereford.
On arrival it was apparent the fire had spread to two houses and the roof spaces
were well alight. Immediately assistance was requested “make pumps 6”.
Firefighters were deployed in Breathing Apparatus (BA) using hose reel jets to
attack the fire internally while crews set up covering jets externally to also
suppress the fire.
Further crews arrived from Ewyas Harold, Leominster, Ross and Whitchurch, Aerial
Ladder Platform from Worcester as well as the Incident Command Unit from
Ledbury.
Once the fire was extinguished crews then pitched 9m ladders and used the ALP to
remove roof tiles to expose and deal with the remaining embers. Unfortunately
both properties suffered severe fire damage.
Thankfully no serious injuries were sustained. A fire investigation is currently
underway to fully determine the cause of the fire.
Relief crews from Peterchurch and Fownhope were brought in this evening to damp
down and maintain a watching brief.
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POLICE CONCERNS ABOUT SHOPS IN SOUTH HEREFORD SELLING VAPES TO CHILDREN.
By Hereford Voice, May 28
A spokesperson West Mercia Police said;
"South Wye SNT, have been informed about concerns relating to the sales of
'vapes' to children (under 18) by shops in the area of south Hereford.
Due to this information all shops have been visited to check they are checking
for ID on sale. We were impressed by how some of the shops challenge age,
however there is still room for improvement with others.
Police will be informing Trading Standards of the information and our findings
to challenge the illegal sales to children within our community"
Image credit: pavel_shishkin
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MORE THAN 200 KNIVES SURRENDERED TO POLICE
By Hereford Voice, May 28
More than 200 knives have been surrendered and 15 people arrested as part of a
national campaign to tackle knife crime.
Last week, West Mercia Police took part in Op Sceptre – a national dedicated
week of action to tackle knife crime. During the week:-
* 231 knives were deposited in our knife surrender bins
* 15 people arrested
* 87 stop searches carried out
* 178 visits to local schools were made where officers talked to pupils about
the dangers of carrying a knife
* 37 community events were held
* 50 diversionary visits
* 10 test purchases carried out to ensure retailers were complying with the law
and not selling knives to children and young people under 18
* 207 retailer visited and advised around their responsibility in selling
knives.
Superintendent Edward Hancox said: “We were pleased to once again be involved in
operation sceptre, the dedicated week of action gives us an opportunity to
highlight the work we do all year round to tackle knife crime.
“While our level of knife crime is relatively low across Herefordshire,
Shropshire and Worcester, we are not complacent and we know that incidents do
happen, often with devastating consequences. One incident is one too many which
is why we will not stop in our work to bring down the level of knife crime even
further.”
During the week police also joined up with the NHS to highlight vital first aid
people can give to someone who has been stabbed.
Supt Hancox added: “Police alone cannot tackle knife crime and the support we
have from our partner agencies, such as expert advice from the NHS, is
absolutely crucial in helping prevent the number of people killed or seriously
injured by a knife.
“While much of our work focusses on prevention and early intervention to stop a
knife incident in the first place, if someone is stabbed first aid in the
initial aftermath could potentially be the difference between life and death.”
Four simple steps to help someone who’s been stabbed:
1. Is it safe to approach? Consider your own safety
2. Put pressure on the wound.
3. Call 999.
4. Keep pressure on the wound until and ambulance arrives.
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said: “It is brilliant to see the
impact West Mercia Police has made across Herefordshire, Shropshire and
Worcester to tackle a crime that tears communities apart.
“As PCC, I am committed to delivering my Safer West Mercia Plan by ensuring your
police force has the resources and tools it needs to combat knife crime.
“By working closely with local partners, society can turn the tide on knife
crime by educating young people about the dangers of carrying a weapon and
offering them the support they need to enjoy their childhood free from harm.”
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HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL PUBLISH DECISION TO AWARD £130K CONTRACT FOR GOVERNOR'S
HOUSE REPAIRS TO LOCAL BUILDERS
By Hereford Voice, May 26
The decision was made in March 2022 and was published by Herefordshire Council
yesterday.
The £130,000 contract was awarded to local builders S C Joseph Ltd.
Decision Title
Award a contract to carry out building improvements including window frame
repairs, localised rainwater good repairs and works to the external canopy at
Governor’s House, Hereford, up to a value of £130,000
Decision Made
This decision is to award the contract to S C Joseph to carry out these works to
the Governor’s House, Hereford, following the completion of a successful tender,
evaluation and moderation process.
Works to include carrying out building improvements including window frame
repairs, localised rainwater good repairs and works to the external canopy
To approve the works expenditure of up to £130,000 which includes £9,400.75
contingency and £14,101.13 for professional fees.
Responsibility for delivering works to be carried out by the Capital Senior
Project Manager within the spend budget of the Capital Building Improvement
Programme
Reason For Decision
These works are part of the Capital Building Improvement Programme 2022/25.
The required improvement works have been assessed and prioritised based upon
select criteria which covers health & safely, operational need/impact and
lifecycle/value
Full details HERE
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LEOMINSTER MAN JAILED FOR 92 MONTHS FOR CHILD SEX OFFENCES
By Hereford Voice, May 27
Damien Lucas, 36, of New Street in Leominster was sentenced to 92 months in
prison at Hereford Crown Court on Tuesday 23 May when he pleaded guilty to eight
charges of:
1: Attempt to arrange / facilitate the commission of child sex offence - rape /
assault by penetration of child under 13 (26/10/2022)
2: Make indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child (23/06/2021)
Particulars: 114 Cat A images
3: Make indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child (23/06/2021)
Particulars: 58 Cat B images
4: Make indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child (23/06/2021)
Particulars: 270 Cat C images
5: Make indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child (28/02/2023)
Particulars: 85 Cat A images
6: Make indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child (28/02/2023)
Particulars: 101 Cat B images
7: Distribute an indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child (26/10/2022)
Particulars: 1 Cat B image
8: Make indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child (28/02/2023)
Particulars: 279 Cat C images
Detective Inspector Matt McNelis said: “The strength of this 7 year sentence
sends a strident message to online child sex offenders across the country. The
possession, making and distribution of indecent images of children and the
grooming of children to provide opportunities to commit contact offences are
abhorrent crimes that we are fighting hard to prevent every day. Damien LUCAS
pleaded guilty to having hundreds of images including 199 Category A images.
Each of these depicts the rape and / or torture of a child. The possession and
sharing of these images and videos re-victimises each child in perpetuity and we
continue to work with partners, including Lucy Faithfull Foundation and Family
Matters, to stamp out this vile trade in human misery.”
If you have been affected by child sexual abuse, you can contact police on 101
and speak to a police officer in confidence.
We recognise that not everyone has the confidence to speak to police, but there
are support services available that can help you if you are a victim of abuse.
Anyone who has experienced abuse in childhood or is concerned about a child can
contact the NSPCC helpline confidentially on 0808 800 5000 or
email help@nspcc.org.uk. Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111.
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📣 POSITIVE HEREFORD | JJS DINER & BAR NOW OPEN ON BRIDGE STREET HEREFORD.
By Hereford Voice, May 26
Karen and Alex wrote to us today;
"Hi Colin,
We are the newest bar on bridge street situated between the Left Bank Village
and The Tipsy Kat, lovely out door seating area with garden bar that opens over
summer period, we offer free event hire (subject to conditions).
Perfect for hen, stags , parties , weddings , christening , wakes .
We have a small indoor play area to keep little ones entertain and offer a meal
deals to keep the cost down.
Open Monday to Sunday and later nights on a Friday and Saturday
Thank you"
Great to see the former unit previously occupied by The Den to be open again
with this new and exciting business.
Call in and say hi and on a gorgeous day like today try the ICE CREAM!! 🍧🍨🍦
Hereford Voice wish Karen and Alex all the very best and look forward to
sampling that ice cream for ourselves!
Hereford has some superb restaurants, pubs, bars and venues and this is another
welcome addition to our fantastic city!
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HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL’S LEADER, CHAIRPERSON'S AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON'S ELECTED
By Hereford Voice, May 20
Full Council yesterday announced how Herefordshire Council will be governed in
the 2023/24 municipal year.
Councillor Jonathan Lester has been elected Leader of Herefordshire Council,
Councillor Roger Phillips is Chairperson of the Council and Councillor Stef
Simmons is Vice-Chairperson of the Council.
Full Council also appointed Herefordshire Council’s committee chairpersons,
confirmed as:
Audit and governance committee
Chairperson: Councillor David Hitchiner
Vice-Chairperson: Councillor Aubrey Oliver
Children and young people scrutiny committee
Chairperson: Councillor Toni Fagan
Vice-Chairperson: Councillor Liz Harvey
Connected communities scrutiny committee
Chairperson: Councillor Ellie Chowns
Vice-Chairperson: Councillor Ed O’Driscoll
Employment panel committee
Chairperson: Councillor Jonathan Lester
Vice-Chairperson: Councillor Ellie Chowns
Environment and sustainability scrutiny committee
Chairperson: Councillor Louis Stark
Vice-Chairperson: Councillor Helen Heathfield
Health, care and wellbeing scrutiny committee
Chairperson: Councillor Pauline Crockett
Vice-Chairperson: Councillor Kevin Tillett
Planning and regulatory committee
Chairperson: Councillor Terry James
Vice-Chairperson: Councillor Clare Davies
Scrutiny management board
Chairperson: Councillor Liz Harvey
Vice-Chairperson: Councillor Jenny Bartlett
Licensing sub-committee
Chairperson: Councillor Polly Andrews
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INTRODUCING BUS STOP QR CODES ACROSS HEREFORDSHIRE
By Hereford Voice, May 19
Herefordshire Council have recently introduced QR codes displayed at over 500
bus stops across the county, providing instant information on the next bus due
at your stop.
Much of this will be in 'real time' so you can see exactly when your bus is on
its way!
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HEREFORD CATHEDRAL MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DAVID MORRIS AND JOHN DAVIES
By Hereford Voice, May 14
There was not an empty seat anywhere!
The Cathedral was packed full of people for the memorial service of David Morris
and John Davies who died in a factory fire in the city almost 30 years ago.
Jon Pryce Chief Fire Officer & Chief Executive for Hereford & Worcester Fire and
Rescue Service said following the service;
"An incredible privilege to speak tonight at Hereford Cathedral to commemorate
the installation of a permanent memorial to David Morris and John Davies who
lost their lives fighting a fire in Hereford city 30 years ago. Thanks to all
who worked so hard to arrange this service"
Chief Fire Officer Jon Pryce with the plaque in the Lady Arbour.
Mark, Stuart and Paul representing Leominster Fire Station at the presentation
of a memorial plaque to John Davies and David Morris at Hereford Cathedral. A
heart felt address given by CFO John Pryce remembering the sacrifice given at
Sun Valley on 6th September 1993.
Photographs courtesy of Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.
'Thank You For Your Service'
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FARMER JOHN PRICE LOSES APPEAL AND IS RETURNED TO JAIL
By Hereford Voice, May 17
Photo: SWNS
Judge Nicholas Cole at Worcester Crown Court this afternoon slammed the farmer
for his 'outrageous behaviour' but reduced his sentence by 2 months down to 10
months.
The farmer from Kingsland was sentenced to 12 months in jail by a district judge
last month following the destruction of 1.5km of the protected River Lugg in
2020
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HEREFORD VOICE, LEADING THE WAY FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW...
By Hereford Voice, November 12, 2022
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MAY FAIR PAY HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL £50,000
By Hereford Voice, May 16
Photograph courtesy of Jon Simpson
Following a 'Freedom Of Information' request made by Hereford Voice we can now
outline the costs the Showman's Guild (May Fair) pay to Herefordshire Council
(flat fees) for the duration of the May Fair in both 2022 and 2023 Hereford and
Leominster;
* Hereford - £43,000
* Leominster - £7,000
* Total £50,000
The prices are paid are for each year 20220/2023 - £100,000 in total.
The Showman’s Guild do not pay for the removal of street furniture.
In 2022 the costs for the temporary relocation of street furniture and their
return was £8,331.88. The costs of this for 2023 are not yet known at the time
of writing. The cost associated with the removal of street furniture is always
paid via the Public Realm contract.
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APPEAL FOLLOWING COLLISION AT HEREFORD COUNTRY BUS STATION YESTERDAY
By Hereford Voice, May 16
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a
car and pedestrian at Hereford Country bus station yesterday afternoon.
At around 4.45pm yesterday (Monday 15 May) a grey Ford Mondeo collided with a
pedestrian at the junction of Union Walk and the exit of the bus station.
The pedestrian, a 76-year-old man, was taken to hospital with injuries which are
not believed to be life-threatening.
We’re keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen
the collision or have dash-cam footage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Insp Darren Godsall on 07976939109
or darren.godsall@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident reference 376i of 15 May
2023
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VALUING OUR ROADSIDE VERGES
By Hereford Voice, May 16
Herefordshire Council and its partner, Balfour Beatty Living Places (BBLP), are
working together this spring and summer to maintain roadside verges in a way
that will ensure the safety of road users while improving local biodiversity.
Road verge flora is deteriorating in many parts of the UK, with the decline, in
part, down to the way we cut and manage verge habitat. Across the UK, cutting
generally begins in the spring and is repeated in the summer so that few plants
have a chance to set seed before the mowers return.
Combined with the practice of leaving cut vegetation to rot down in situ, this
has caused a decline in roadside species and an increase in weed species such as
nettles, cow parsley and hogweed, which is bad news for wildflower numbers and
diversity.
It is also bad for populations of bees, beetles and butterflies that rely on
these plants for food, and for the birds that eat these invertebrates.
A rural county like Herefordshire has the opportunity to value our verges by
encouraging the verge to become a natural habitat for a wide range of plants,
flowers, insects and other animals.
Ross Cook, Herefordshire Council Corporate Director of Economy and Environment,
said: “The council and BBLP have been working with the group Verging on Wild for
a number of years to improve how we manage our roadside verges. We first and
foremost need to keep our roads safe, but it’s possible to do this in a way that
also promotes biodiversity.”
You can report overgrown verges that are affecting visibility via the council
website or by calling 01432 261800.
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NEW NHS COMMUNITY DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE TO OPEN IN HEREFORD
By Hereford Voice, May 15
The new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) will have the capacity to do 38,000
tests, examinations, and scans annually will open in Hereford later this year,
the Government has confirmed.
Six new community diagnostic centres to deliver more than 500,000 lifesaving
checks a year.
New CDCs to open in regions across the UK, adding to the 106 centres already up
and running and helping to cut NHS waiting lists.
Tens of thousands of patients across the country are set to benefit from six new
community diagnostic centres (CDCs) opening this year – with the ‘one-stop
shops’ due to deliver more than 500,000 additional tests, checks and scans a
year.
Cutting waiting lists is one of the government’s key priorities and the six new
CDCs will offer patients a wider range of diagnostic tests closer to home,
reducing the need for hospital visits and getting them the care they need
sooner.
Regions including the East of England, Midlands and the South East will benefit
with all new centres open to patients before the end of the year – with the
government investing £2.3 billion to deliver up to 160 across England by 2025.
The new centres include:
* North Lincolnshire CDC – situated in a car park in Scunthorpe town centre,
the facility will offer more than 146,000 additional checks a year. This will
include ultrasound checks, blood tests and CT and MRI scans.
* Pitsea CDC – opening in the next few months it will provide up to 46,000
tests, checks and scans a year. Located in a retail park, it will boost the
number of endoscopy rooms in the regions for cancer patients and offer
potentially life-saving CT and MRI scans
* Ilkeston Community Hospital (Walton) CDC – providing more than 100,000 tests,
checks and scans per year It will be based at Walton NHS Community Hospital
and give patients access to ultrasound checks, X-rays and cardiology and
respiratory diagnostics.
* North Solihull CDC - Set to open in Winter 2023, the new CDC will be based on
a commercial retail site in Chelmsley Wood, North Solihull. It will offer
access to MRI, CT and X-ray scans, along with cardiology and respiratory
diagnostics – delivering 116,000 tests, checks and scans a year.
* Hereford City CDC – opening in winter, the new CDC will be based on an NHS
community hospital site in the city. It will offer MRI, CT and X-ray scans,
alongside ultrasound and respiratory checks, alongside blood tests –
delivering 38,000 tests, checks and scans a year.
* Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley CDC - the facility, a refurbishment of
Livingstone Community Hospital in Dartford, will offer access to ultrasound
checks, blood tests, along with CT and MRI scans. Opening in Autumn 2023, it
will deliver over 96,000 tests, checks and scans.
Following a referral from a GP or consultant, patients will be able to get their
symptoms checked much closer to home and receive a diagnosis for a range of
conditions such as cancer, heart or lung disease, rather than travelling to
hospital. This is not only more convenient for patients, it is also more
efficient for staff and will free up clinician time to help further cut the
waiting lists.
So far, 106 community diagnostic centres are open across England, including
three temporary sites, in a variety of settings including shopping centres and
university campuses, and the CDC programme has delivered over 3.8 million
additional tests, checks and scans since July 2021. 32 other facilities are due
to open before the end of the year.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said:
“I have pledged to cut waiting lists and these new Community Diagnostic Centres
will do exactly that. By offering checks, tests and scans closer to home, we can
speed up the diagnosis of illnesses like cancer and heart disease and ensure
patients get their treatment quickly.
“These centres revolutionise the way the NHS delivers care and crucially, they
are saving lives.”
Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay said:
“We know early diagnosis and treatment leads to better outcomes for patients,
which is why these centres are so vital.
“Based in the heart of communities, they are making it easier for people to
access life-saving checks and cutting out unnecessary hospital visits.
“They have already made a huge difference, delivering nearly four million tests,
checks and scans since the programme started in July 2021, helping to deliver on
the government’s commitment to cut waiting lists.”
Dr Vin Diwakar, NHS Medical Director for Transformation, said:
“The NHS delivered a record 2.3 million diagnostic tests in March, up more than
128,000 on the previous monthly record, thanks to the hard work and dedication
of our staff.
“These new CDCs will continue to increase access to care by providing vital
scans, X-rays, endoscopies and blood tests closer to patients’ homes, building
on the progress we have already made to drive down the longest waits and
diagnose cancer earlier.”
As a result of this, and wider measures, the government successfully met the
first target in its Elective Recovery Plan to virtually eliminate waits of over
two years and has cut 18 month waits by over 91% from the peak in September
2021.
Further action to cut waiting lists and offer patients quicker access to
healthcare include the government’s publication of its Primary Care Recovery
Plan which will get rid of the 8am rush for GP appointments, enable patients to
get prescriptions and medication directly from a pharmacy without a GP
appointment, free up around 15 million GP appointments over the next two years
and improve patient access to their own medical records through the NHS App.
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CHANGE OF ADMINISTRATION AT HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
By Hereford Voice, May 5
After the unexpected Herefordshire election result, everything changed at the
top.
Following yesterday's (May 4) elections, the Conservatives defied the national
trend to become the largest party in Herefordshire, but they still lack a
general majority in the county.
In the 53-seat council, the party gained 21 seats, up from 14, but fell short of
the 27 needed for an absolute majority.
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