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Consultant neurosurgeon Miss Deepti Bhargava and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Narendra Rath have begun delivering endoscopic surgery for patients needing spinal cord implants.

To reduce debilitating back pain, patients who qualify for the implant and procedure are benefitting from the minimally invasive surgery. Small incisions allow the precise equipment to make paths for electrodes, which are placed near key areas of the spine relating to the patient’s pain. Once connected to an implanted battery pack, the current delivered disrupts the nerve signals, with the aim of reducing pain, in many cases, significantly.

Miss Bhargava said: “Endoscopic surgery and implant surgery have been on offer to patients for a number of years. But to combine them in the way that we have has been revolutionary for this patient group. With the minimally invasive nature of the procedure, patients are able to heal quickly, and this means testing and then switching on the implant is quicker too.”

Mr Rath said: “Being established as a Centre of Excellence in endoscopic spinal surgery already, it was natural to expand the learned skillset across other subspecialities. Working with Miss Bhargava was an immense pleasure, and I am sure this will help more patients in the near future. I would like to thank The Walton Centre and RIWO Spine for their kind support in this project.” 

Debbie Daniel, who underwent this procedure in March, said: “I was so glad when I got the all-clear to be able to have this procedure. My pain has steadily got worse, to the point where sleeping was becoming impossible. The surgery was successful, and I’ve healed really quickly because the wounds were small. Now the implant is turned on, I would say my pain has reduced drastically and I’m so grateful!”   

Learn more about the innovative new trial procedure by watching the video below:

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Notes to editors

Further information, or to arrange an interview, please contact the Communications Team at The Walton Centre on 0151 556 3397 or wcft.communications@nhs.net

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only hospital trust in the UK specialising in neurology, neurosurgery and pain services. Although the majority of patients come from Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales, Lancashire and the Isle of Man, for some specialist treatments of complex disorders we see patients from all parts of the country, referred by their GPs or other neurologists, neurosurgeons and pain clinicians.

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust was rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. The independent regulator of all health and social care services in England published its rating on Friday 21 October 2016, following announced and unannounced inspection visits to the Trust in April 2016.

For more information please visit: www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk or follow the Trust on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool L9 7LJ
0151 525 3611

Read First few groundbreaking endoscopic spinal cord stimulator surgeries carried out…

 

Last week we celebrated the 10th anniversary of our Walton Centre Charity Golf Day at the stunning Formby Golf Club — and what a way to mark the occasion! 

Thanks to the incredible generosity of everyone who took part and supported the event, we’re thrilled to share that we raised a fantastic £25,000 in aid of our Home from Home accommodation.

We’re so grateful to Formby Golf Club for hosting us every year, and to Investec, our headline corporate supporters since 2015, for their continued backing.

A special thanks to our brilliant host David Fairclough, and to all of our wonderful guests including football legends Jim Beglin, Gary McAllister, Dave Brammer, Leon Osman, and the legendary Stan Boardman for making the day so memorable.

Here’s to another ten years of swings, putts, and powerful impact for our patients and families!

Read The Walton Centre Charity celebrates its 10th anniversary golf day…

 

As you know, Liverpool’s five adult acute and specialist providers have been working together since last year on plans to develop a shared strategy and form a city-wide hospital group: NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group).

Our individual hospitals have strong identities, distinct cultures and provide excellent care for patients each year. This will continue. Working as one Group will help us improve the things that don’t work as well while retaining the things that are great and can further strengthen our clinical services and benefit patients.

This work has been progressing well and we all share an unwavering commitment to do things differently – to be bold, think big and be really ambitious about how we can deliver the best healthcare for our patients now and in the future. We are building on strong foundations and, together, we are forming a clear vision for the future.

Revised timeline for forming UHL Group

Our reasons for becoming a Group have not changed – over the last few months, though, it has become clear that we can, and should, now accelerate our plans by bringing all five organisations into the new Group over the course of 2025/26, rather than over several years. 

As you know, the Group already includes Liverpool University Hospitals and Liverpool Women’s. The new timeline for the others to join is expected to be:

• Q2 (by Sep 2025): Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
• Q3 (by Dec 2025): The Walton Centre
• Q4 (by Mar 2026): The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre

Our shared Group Board will focus on our overall strategy and decisions that affect us all. It’s important, however, that the hospitals retain their autonomy and are led by people who are based on site and directly connected to the patients, staff and services there: 

• We will confirm membership of the new Group Board and the individual hospital leadership teams over the next two months.
• The UHL Group Board will comprise Hospital Executive Managing Directors plus Group Corporate roles alongside non-executive directors. 
• There is a desire and commitment to ensure that the Board has the knowledge and experience of each hospital within the group represented at board level to ensure all hospitals have a voice around the board table.

 

Hospital leadership teams
 

The aim is for hospitals to be run by their own Hospital Management Boards, responsible for around 4,000 to 6,000 staff and a turnover of around £400m to £600m each year. Hospitals will retain their names and individual identities even if they have the same management board.

From April 2026, the Hospital Management Boards (HMBs) will comprise:

• Aintree and The Walton Centre  
• Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital and Broadgreen 
• The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and Diagnostics
• Royal Liverpool (including the Dental Hospital)
• Liverpool Women’s Hospital – this may be amended in future to reflect any recommendations from NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s current review of maternity and gynaecology services in Liverpool 

 

Corporate services

Corporate and non-clinical staff play a vital role in supporting clinical colleagues as well as helping our organisations run smoothly. It’s important that we have the right teams and structures in place for the new Group and our hospitals. 

By coming together as one Group, we can think differently about how corporate services are provided collectively, creating new workforce models that will be more resilient and more efficient.

We will work on corporate service models with the relevant teams over the next few months to create certainty for everyone as soon as we can. HR teams will work very closely with unions and staffside representatives to ensure we are doing the right thing for our staff and organisations. 

 

Advantages of the new timeline

There are many advantages to this:

• We can start achieving the benefits more quickly from being a Group. 
• It creates certainty sooner for everyone.
• It will also make it easier for everyone to work as one and reach the right decisions on the things that affect us all, while keeping autonomy over the things that are specific to particular organisations or sites. 
• Sharing one Group Board will reduce the inevitable duplication and delays that come with having separate Trust Boards, while the new hospital management boards will have local decision-making powers.

 

Group model benefits

Our individual hospitals will retain, their own unique identities, cultures and strengths. 

We have outstanding, expert and caring staff who deliver their best every day. Our reputations help us attract and retain talent from across the globe, as well as our local communities. 

And we can be even stronger together as one Group that values each member equally: 

• We can develop a shared strategy and clear vision for how clinical services are delivered, focusing on what makes most sense now and for the future. 
• We can make clinical pathways – including complex diagnostic testing and lab analysis – smoother by reducing duplication and referrals between different hospitals. This will benefit patients and staff.
• Our scale as one combined Group will make us a highly attractive proposition for research and innovation and income-generating opportunities. It will strengthen our hand in negotiations with suppliers and potential partners. 
• We can achieve the greatest benefit from our individual strengths and talents – for example, by building on the commercial, research or educational successes in one hospital so they can be offered across the Group. 
• It will help us develop a shared electronic patient record and greater digital integration, making it easier for clinical teams to access the information they need without delays. Patients won’t need to have duplicate tests or reshare their details at different hospitals because clinicians will have access to their records. 
• We can deliver corporate and support services more effectively, efficiently and resiliently by working as one team, with some shared Group-wide roles and appropriate local site-based roles. 
• Staff education, training and career progression will be greater as one Group. The Group will provide opportunities for staff to move between hospitals when they want to change roles or broaden their experience. 

 

Next steps

We will keep people updated on progress with our University Hospitals of Liverpool Group: Stronger Together programme.

Read University Hospitals of Liverpool Group: Stronger Together programme update…

Two Merseyside hospital trusts have retained their status as a centre of excellence for the treatment of brain cancer.

The Walton Centre and The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, along with the North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre, have retained Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence status, highlighting the trusts’ outstanding patient care and expertise in brain tumour treatment and research 

The trio form the Liverpool and North Wales Neuro-Oncology Network, and were  announced alongside 13 other UK centres at an award ceremony at the Francis Crick Institute last night.

The Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence status was first launched in 2020 following the death of Dame Tessa Jowell, Labour MP and former Culture Secretary who was diagnosed with a glioblastoma in 2017.

Centres awarded the status this year have met even higher standards of brain tumour treatment and care.

Consultant neurosurgeon Professor Michael Jenkinson, who leads neuro-oncology research at The Walton Centre said: “I’m delighted that the network has been reaccredited by the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission (TJBCM). I am privileged to work with some amazing people who are all striving to improve clinical services for the benefit of brain tumour patients.”

Consultant Clinical Oncologist Dr Shaveta Mehta, who specialises in neuro-oncology at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre said: “The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has been a centre of expertise for the treatment of brain tumours in the region for many years and provides the highest standard of care for patients and their families dealing with such a difficult diagnosis.

“Our reaccreditation as a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence further cements our commitment to providing the best possible patient care and access to the latest clinical trials. It is a reflection of the hard work and commitment of our team.”

The Liverpool Network joined NHS teams from across the UK to be recognised for the excellent treatment, care and research they provide to patients with a brain tumour, following a review process led by a committee of NHS and patient experts.

Ashley Leech, 41 from Leyland near Preston, is a patient of both The Walton Centre and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. Ashley was diagnosed with Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that increases the risk of benign and malignant tumours in various parts of the body, including the brain, in 2005. Since then, Ashley has had numerous surgical interventions and radiotherapy. He’s recently joined a drug trial led by the network, which is shrinking his brain tumours.

Ashley said: “My surgeons are gobsmacked. I’m grateful for being able to join the trial and have it work well so far. The care I’ve received at both The Walton Centre and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has been exceptional. Throughout my life they have been looking after me, helping me manage my tumours with surgeries and radiotherapy, and now being able to offer new treatments. Most importantly, they’ve been working together to offer me the best care and treatment available in the NHS.”

Lisa Hefford, 53, is from Birkdale, near Southport. She was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2024 and has received care at both The Walton Centre and The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. Lisa said: “My experience at both hospitals has been outstanding. I spent time at The Walton Centre when I was going through lots of diagnostic tests, including a brain biopsy. The team were incredible; they are experts in their field.

“The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has been treating me and I’m currently on a clinical trial. My treatment has been going well and the team, including Dr Mehta, have been so supportive and fighting my corner. I’m at a loss for words at the amazing care I’ve received from both hospitals.”

In each centre, the whole team treating brain tumours, from surgeons and nurses through to physiotherapists, oncologists, palliative care specialists and researchers, came together to undergo a thorough assessment of their services. Centres awarded were deemed by a panel of experts to meet the high standards of excellence in areas including clinical care, quality of life care and access to clinical trials/research.

Chair of the TJBCM Professor Richard Gilbertson said: “The Centre of Excellence programme continues to give us an unprecedented view of the treatment, care and research of brain tumours in the UK; we now know better than ever where the NHS is excelling, but also where we need to come together to collectively address national challenges.”

For more information on the Mission, go to: https://www.tessajowellbraincancermission.org/    

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Notes to editors

Photo attached: Members of the clinical teams from both The Walton Centre and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

For further information from The Walton Centre

Please contact the Communications Team at The Walton Centre on 0151 556 3397 or wcft.communications@nhs.net

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only hospital trust in the UK specialising in neurology, neurosurgery and pain services. Although the majority of patients come from Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales, Lancashire and the Isle of Man, for some specialist treatments of complex disorders we see patients from all parts of the country, referred by their GPs or other neurologists, neurosurgeons and pain clinicians.

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust was rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. The independent regulator of all health and social care services in England published its rating on Friday 21 October 2016, following announced and unannounced inspection visits to the Trust in April 2016.

For more information please visit: www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk or follow the Trust on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool L9 7LJ
0151 525 3611

Read Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence status retained by Liverpool Cancer Network…

Over 25,000 patients at The Walton Centre now use an innovative process to have greater control over their ongoing care.

Called ‘Patient Initiated Follow-Up’ (PIFU), patients with long term neurological conditions, and some that are post-elective surgery, can now request appointments directly in order to maintain their care.

Divisional Director of Operations for Neurology Jen Duffy said: “The team has worked hard to introduce PIFU and give control to patients who are being asked to attend appointments here at The Walton Centre. Patients were sometimes travelling a long way into the hospital for appointments, which may have been putting undue anxiety and strain on them.

“This way, patients with long-term or ongoing neurological conditions have a direct line to their clinical team, so when they feel like something has changed, they can call and get an appointment or new assessment promptly. I’m delighted we’ve been able to offer this greater, more nuanced, level of support to so many patients.”  

To date, 26,761 patients have signed up for PIFU and managing their access to The Walton Centre.

Linda, 69, from St Helens, was referred to The Walton Centre with neck pain via her GP. Linda has type two diabetes, and has been advised to reduce her HbA1c level to allow for safe surgical intervention.

She said: “The referral process for my neck pain has been really smooth so far. I’ve been assessed and reviewed, and was given three years to improve my HbA1c before I can be a candidate for surgery. I’ve now got two years left of the three years and being able to stay in touch with the hospital via PIFU has been marvellous; really reassuring. 

“Not being referred back to my GP in the meantime, and knowing I am still ‘in the system’, for when my situation improves or changes, means I can get seen by the experts a lot quicker. This way, when I’m ready for surgery, I can go straight to my clinician and say: ‘I’m ready.’”

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Picture attached: The Neurology Division Operational team responsible for PIFU

Notes to editors

Further information, or to arrange an interview, please contact the Communications Team at The Walton Centre on 0151 556 3397 or wcft.communications@nhs.net

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only hospital trust in the UK specialising in neurology, neurosurgery and pain services. Although the majority of patients come from Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales, Lancashire and the Isle of Man, for some specialist treatments of complex disorders we see patients from all parts of the country, referred by their GPs or other neurologists, neurosurgeons and pain clinicians.

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust was rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. The independent regulator of all health and social care services in England published its rating on Friday 21 October 2016, following announced and unannounced inspection visits to the Trust in April 2016.

For more information please visit: www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk or follow the Trust on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool L9 7LJ
0151 525 3611

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Neurosurgical Trainee Mr Ahmad Ali has been awarded a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Doctoral Fellowship, to continue vital research assessing the extent of cognitive problems suffered by patients with brain tumours, and exploring an exciting device that might help with cognitive rehabilitation. 

The fellowship, which will fund Mr Ali’s research for the next three years, will look into the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, a non-invasive technique commonly used for depression and other neurological conditions. During his PhD he will use advanced MRI scans to gain a deeper insight into what underlies cognitive problems. 

Mr Ali said: “I’m honoured to be awarded this fellowship from the NIHR, and really delighted that I can continue research that addresses a real patient need. It's exciting to be able to explore a new use for this device and get a better understanding of cognitive problems."

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate specific areas of the brain. It is a safe and effective treatment option for various mental health conditions, including depression. If successful, the findings of this new research can potentially be extended to other neurosurgical patient groups. 

This fellowship is one of the first to be awarded to a clinician at The Walton Centre, and one of few to be awarded in Liverpool.

The Walton Centre’s Deputy Chief Executive and Medical Officer Dr Andrew Nicolson said: “It’s so important to support research, and just as importantly, the people driving the research such as Mr Ali. I am pleased that research such as this is being done here at The Walton Centre, which will potentially go on to benefit a number of our patients in the future.”

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Notes to editors

Further information, or to arrange an interview, please contact the Communications Team at The Walton Centre on 0151 556 3397 or wcft.communications@nhs.net

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only hospital trust in the UK specialising in neurology, neurosurgery and pain services. Although the majority of patients come from Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales, Lancashire and the Isle of Man, for some specialist treatments of complex disorders we see patients from all parts of the country, referred by their GPs or other neurologists, neurosurgeons and pain clinicians.

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust was rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. The independent regulator of all health and social care services in England published its rating on Friday 21 October 2016, following announced and unannounced inspection visits to the Trust in April 2016.

For more information please visit: www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk or follow the Trust on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool L9 7LJ
0151 525 3611

Read Top research fellowship awarded to neurosurgical trainee looking at cognitive solutions…

The Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation Network (CMRN) is launching an innovative new competency framework, which aims to enhance nursing skills in a complex rehabilitation setting.

Focusing on sixteen domains, the Nursing Competency Framework in Specialist Rehabilitation encompasses key skills relevant to specialist clinical areas. Areas covered range from neurological and respiratory care to psychological and mental health care. Each domain has three levels of competency, from competent to highly specialised and is designed to meet the training needs of all non-registered and registered members of the nursing team.

CMRN Manager Angela Harrison said: “The network is a collaboration between our commissioners and our partner organisations which provide a high-quality patient rehabilitation service.

“Continued education and training is a key priority for the network, and the framework is an excellent example of this, and it also recognises the ongoing complexity of the nature of our patients.”

CMRN, hosted by The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, includes seven inpatient units across the region, with 103 beds. Each unit is delivered by a multidisciplinary team, combining specialist healthcare workers with dedicated rehab environments.

Assistant Chief Nurse for Neurology and Rehabilitation at The Walton Centre Sarah Flynn said: “I’m really excited to be launching the framework for the healthcare staff in the network! There are 16 core domains which staff will be able to work through, recognising the knowledge and skills required for complex rehabilitation care. It highlights the important work our nurses do to support patients recovering from traumatic injuries.”

The British Society of Physical & Rehab Medicine (BSPRM) Standard says that 30-45% of nursing staff working in rehabilitation should receive specialist training. The framework was created to match this standard for our healthcare population.

Chair of the BSPRM Educational Committee and Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine Dr Fahim Anwar said: “This framework is more than just a training tool — it’s a way to support and empower the nursing teams and wider MDT, giving them the skills and confidence to provide the best possible care for their patients.

“Rehabilitation nursing is a highly specialised field, and this framework reflects the network’s commitment to ensuring that every nurse and healthcare assistant has the training, knowledge, and support they need to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.”

CMRN Clinical Lead and Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine Dr Ganesh Bavikatte said: “Implementing the Framework is a great way to raise the profile of the Rehabilitation Nurse and HCA and to support nursing staff and teams in evidencing and further developing competencies across key domains to support our patients and families as part of the rehab MDT."  

CMRN Ward Manager Julie McKiernan said: “A lot of our patients are very complex, and it’s not just one discipline that can look after them and help them get better. We all have to work together as a team to get the best outcomes for our patients. I’m delighted that we have been able to work together to get this competency framework online to enhance the specialist nursing on offer.”

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Notes to editors

Further information, or to arrange an interview, please contact the Communications Team at The Walton Centre on 0151 556 3397 or wcft.communications@nhs.net

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only hospital trust in the UK specialising in neurology, neurosurgery and pain services. Although the majority of patients come from Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales, Lancashire and the Isle of Man, for some specialist treatments of complex disorders we see patients from all parts of the country, referred by their GPs or other neurologists, neurosurgeons and pain clinicians.

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust was rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. The independent regulator of all health and social care services in England published its rating on Friday 21 October 2016, following announced and unannounced inspection visits to the Trust in April 2016.

For more information please visit: www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk or follow the Trust on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool L9 7LJ
0151 525 3611

Read Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation Network launch specialist Nursing Competency Framework…

Twenty years ago, Pamela Griffiths from Rossett near Wrexham, was waking up after celebrating finishing her exams, when she discovered pins and needles in her legs and a lack of feeling. Over the coming days, visits to her GP and A&E couldn’t explain the issues, until a referral to The Walton Centre was suggested. With further testing and initial suspicions suggesting it was a tumour, Pam’s clinicians later confirmed a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

MS is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. It cannot currently be cured, but there are treatments that can slow the progression of MS and help ease symptoms. This depends on the type of MS and the symptoms; relapse and remitting, secondary progressive and primary progressive.

Pam said: “It was a shock when they told me, but also a little bit of a relief to get a definitive answer for the symptoms I was experiencing at the time. I remember two members of staff called Fiona and Helen held my hand afterwards. The numbness and fatigue had begun to massively impact my life, both personally and professionally. Relapses can be a huge disruption.

“The last one was about six years ago, which mean I lost the use of my left leg, and I was in so much pain. But thanks to the ongoing support from The Walton Centre, I was able to get back on my feet again after six months.”

Pam, now 51 and working as an animal care assistant, wants to stay as active as possible and keep working.

She continued: “Work have been incredible, and I do as much as I can despite my symptoms trying to slow me down. Since diagnosis, The Walton Centre has been incredibly supportive. I can call the nurse advice line when I’m worried about my condition, and they actively involve me in new treatments or trials.”

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Pam was furloughed. To keep busy, she took up painting. She said: “The pandemic was difficult, mainly because I lost my mum at the same time. I was determined to stay positive. I remember one day I saw a rerun episode of Bob Ross on TV, they must’ve put them on for people stuck in isolation. So, I bought a load of art supplies and started following his lessons.”

Before long, Pam was designing her own artwork, which friends encouraged her to make into cards they could use for different occasions.

Pam said: “It was at this point that I noticed The Walton Centre had its own charity and wondered if my new art hobby could be put to good use! I started painting winter and Christmas scenes and turning them into festive cards that I could sell to raise money to donate to the charity.”

Last year, as part of The Walton Centre Charity’s Christmas Campaign, Pam contributed over £175, meaning much needed support for the hospital’s home from home relatives’ accommodation.

Pam added: “I’ve had amazing support from The Walton Centre over the last 20 years. Through the tough times and the relapses, the team have been there to help guide me through it the best way possible. For that and more, I just had to give back in my own way, and I’m so pleased that my artwork can contribute to the hospital.”

The Walton Centre Charity is celebrating 10 years of having the home from home relatives’ accommodation this year, find out more and support the charity here:  https://www.thewaltoncentrecharity.org/Appeal/home-from-home-10

 

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Notes to editors

Further information, or to arrange an interview, please contact the Communications Team at The Walton Centre on 0151 556 3397 or  wcft.communications@nhs.net

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only hospital trust in the UK specialising in neurology, neurosurgery and pain services. Although the majority of patients come from Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales, Lancashire and the Isle of Man, for some specialist treatments of complex disorders we see patients from all parts of the country, referred by their GPs or other neurologists, neurosurgeons and pain clinicians.

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust was rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. The independent regulator of all health and social care services in England published its rating on Friday 21 October 2016, following announced and unannounced inspection visits to the Trust in April 2016.

For more information please visit:  www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk  or follow the Trust on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool L9 7LJ
0151 525 3611

 

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