Tag Archives: Norfolk
Woman goes home from Yarmouth Hospital in wheelchair after six hour ambulance wait
A woman who suffers from multiple sclerosis went home from hospital in her wheelchair in the dark after a six hour wait for an ambulance.
Emily Dennis
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
3:45 PM
Because of her size Pauline Coulson required bariatric transport to get home from the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston following a five day stay.
The 60-year-old has been bed-ridden for two years due to her condition and her husband Lindsay said his wife was left waiting for six hours for suitable transport to arrive.
Motorcyclists help to deliver Easter treats to residents at Halsey House Care Home
More than 50 bikers rallied together in Cromer today (Saturday) to deliver some special Easter treats to the residents of a Royal British Legion (RBL) care home.
More than 50 bikers rallied together in Cromer today (Saturday) to deliver some special people.
The Saturday Morning Club riders from North Elmham made the trip to raise money for the RBL’s Poppy Appeal and also to bring the residents of Halsey House, off Norwich Road, a selection of chocolates and biscuits.
Motorcyclist Ian Taylor, who helped to co-ordinate the event, said: “We are a fairly large club and our main objective is to enjoy ourselves and raise money for charity.
Call for single, out-of-hours point of contact for Norfolk’s dementia carers
Dementia services in Norfolk will be discussed at the Norfolk Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on Thursday, April 12.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
10.30 AM
A patient watchdog is calling for a single, out-of-hours point of contact for families and carers of people with dementia.
The current state of services for people with dementia and their families will be discussed at a Norfolk Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting at 10am on Thursday at County Hall.
