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The Walton Centre has become the first NHS hospital in the UK to use an innovative ‘tilt table’ for patients needing immediate rehabilitation, after an incredible fundraising campaign by The Walton Centre Charity.

The Erigo tilt table, provided by Summit Medical and Scientific, is an adjustable table that has robotic movement capability, designed to mobilise patients with circulatory, neurological, or musculoskeletal conditions. Patients who come to the hospital for hyper acute rehabilitation will now be able to benefit from this new technology.

The new apparatus will be used by patients staying on Lipton Ward, the specialist Trust’s hyperacute rehabilitation Unit.

Complex Rehab Physiotherapist and Clinical Lead Emily Low said: “As the title ‘hyperacute’ suggests, patients can be transferred straight here from ITU conscious or minimally conscious due to their head injury, with or without breathing and feeding tubes, sometimes healing from broken bones and spinal injuries. In these cases, immobility is common due to their neurological damage, but can be made worse by changes in the musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems. Theoretically these can be minimised or even in some cases prevented by early mobilisation.

“This fantastic new innovation will enable us to combine physiotherapy interventions and allow us to manage patients in different positions, controlling the amount of physical and environmental stimulation they experience. Most excitingly, the robotics in the table will allow patients to replicate a walking motion. We are also looking forward to utilising the table for further research into early rehabilitation in traumatic brain injury and with minimally conscious patients. Ultimately, we are committed to provide this small but very complex group of patients the best treatment available.

“I can’t thank all of the fundraisers enough for supporting this campaign. It’s going to make a huge difference to future patients needing intense therapy.”

James Gilbert and his family were inspired to fundraise for Lipton Ward last year, after recovering there after a bleed on the brain. He said: “For two months I was pretty much unable to move out of bed. But with help from the incredible physiotherapy team they were able to get me back on my feet again. I discovered that the charity had a fund for rehabilitation and that they wanted to purchase new tech for the ward, so I had to get involved. The family and I got to work and did a charity walk in the Cheshire countryside and drummed up support on social media, raising £16,000!

“The Lipton Ward team gave me so much, we all wanted to give back and show our gratitude. We are forever grateful for the hard work they put into making me well again.”

Head of Fundraising at The Walton Centre Charity Madeleine Fletcher said: “All of the fundraisers who contributed to the campaign to buy the new equipment are incredible people, and we’re so grateful for all of their support. Special mention to all of those who attended last year’s Jan Fairclough Ball too, which raised a large portion of the funds needed to purchase the equipment. Seeing James not only on his feet, but fundraising for the hospital is fantastic, and what he has contributed to will mean cutting-edge therapy for patients right at the beginning of their rehabilitation journey.”

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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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Dr Latha Rajan’s Patient Story

I have been suffering from migraine for nearly 37 years, although I was formally diagnosed about five or six years after I started getting the periodic headaches. The frequency and severity of the headaches steadily got worse over the years, and I found that the headaches were responding less and less to my usual pain killers.

I was referred to The Walton Centre seven years ago after the multiple prophylaxis, given by my GP, were not working and the attacks were affecting my work and personal life.

My headache diary showed that I could have migraine attacks lasting between 15-20 days a month, I was diagnosed as having chronic migraines.

The headaches and nausea would incapacitate me for days, and the disruption to my life was significant. Working full-time in a busy job as a radiologist, and having to deal with chronic migraines on top of this, was becoming incredibly challenging.

I went through a range of preventive treatments for years, at The Walton Centre, from regular medications to Botox injections with variable results. I also needed occipital nerve blocks a few times for very severe episodes when the pain was unrelenting, which did help in the short term.

Apart from a few close friends and family, I found it difficult to explain my prolonged migraine attacks to others.

About two years ago, after my second course of Botox injections, which seemed to be less effective than the previous one, I was offered the ‘Ajovy’ injections by my neurologist Dr Krishnan.

This new treatment has been a gamechanger for me. The monthly injections can be taken in the comfort of my own home and have significantly reduced my migraine days to three to seven a month. Also, when I do get a migraine, the intensity is much less and I could now recover in a matter of hours, rather than before, when it would be several days.

It drastically changed my life.

Before this treatment, I was on a cycle of work, migraine, painkillers, rest and more migraine. Most of my days used to start with either mild, moderate or severe headaches and I had almost forgotten what it is like to be able to plan the day ahead, free of the fear of ending up with an attack. I have been able to restart hobbies, catch-ups with friends, travel, take up running and hiking. I feel like I’ve got my life back.

I think chronic migraine is, unfortunately, underestimated and many people do not realise how much of a detrimental effect it can have on work, personal life and also the rest of the family. I know of people who have had to give up their careers because of the severity of the attacks.

I feel very grateful to have received the newer migraine medications and I think that referral to a specialist migraine service would benefit many more people like me who have been massively affected by prolonged migraine attacks.

Because sometimes migraine is not a headache.     

Carl Bradley, Headache Advanced practitioner

My role involves supporting our consultant team by reviewing and providing treatments for headache patients will all types of headache disorders. I have been caring for headache patients for the last ten years at The Walton Centre, during this time I have seen the development of many different treatments which have helped migraine suffers get their life back.

I enjoy making a difference and supporting patients along their treatment journey. The Trust has supported my development, enabling me to complete my MSc in advanced clinical practice incorporating a non-medical prescribing qualification. This enables me to prescribe preventative and acute medications which improves access to treatments for our patients and can reduce waiting times. I have learnt over the course of my time in this role that although we have many effective treatment options, there are also important things patients can do to improve their condition such as avoid regular painkiller use, avoid caffeine, and complete headache dairies so their management plan can be optimised.

Anthea's Migraine Story

Ever since primary school I can remember headaches affecting me quite regularly and, on talking to the teacher, I would end up having my ponytail taken out and tied up tighter. This response probably explains why I feel reluctant to discuss headaches and migraines to this day. The cause was initially put down to tension headaches and later, in my teens and early twenties, this progressed to ‘time of the month’ migraines.

Over the years the situation escalated to the point where working was a challenge, but wherever possible I carried on, again to avoid attracting attention. Even in retirement doing anything at all would always be accompanied by the ongoing struggle with migraine. At the doctor’s suggestion I was trying a variety of preventative medications, all without success. None of these were specifically for migraine and most of them had some sort of side effect that wasn’t particularly welcome. 

I had been aware of The Walton Centre and wondered if they could help me out in any way. Following my request to be referred, Dr Krishnan recommended Botox injections at the hospital, which were very effective, but again not specifically for migraines. The availability of Ajovy, developed for migraine and also administered at home, has been the best treatment to date. I’m expecting that migraines and general headaches will always be with me, but having an effective treatment plan make the situation easier to manage, and my quality of life is much improved.

Since my referral to The Walton Centre, I’ve been looked after really well and together with the advances in patient care for migraine and better access to treatment options, my own management of migraines and headaches has moved forward significantly.

I can remember when there were very limited options in terms of treatment and there has certainly been a great leap forward on the medical side of things which is good news for patients.  I think there is still a general feeling in wider society that having a migraine is the same as a very bad headache and it’s quite a challenge to change this perception, one that I hope Migraine Awareness Week will go some way to meeting.

 

Read Migraine Awareness Week - Latha's Story…

On Friday night (22/09/2023) we had the pleasure of hosting our 2023 Staff Celebration and Awards, to honour the fantastic work of our staff over the past 12 months. Our Chief Executive Jan Ross and Chair Max Steinberg CBE were joined by local legends, former professional boxer Tony Bellew and ex-Everton stalwart Alan Stubbs, both of whom have connections with The Walton Centre.

Staff received over 250 nominations across nine awards categories – more than double last year - including over 70 nominations for the Patients’ Choice Award, showing the enormous impact and depth of feeling staff have for their colleagues and our patients have for our staff. With so many entries, our judging panel had an incredibly tough job this year.

Our 2023 Staff Awards winners! A massive congratulations and well done to:

Above and Beyond – Clinical

Laura Parker, Ward Manager, Complex Rehabilitation Unit 

Above and beyond – Non-clinical

Steve Holland, Head of Estates

Excellence in Education and Learning, and Research and Innovation

Dr Selina Johnson, Pain Specialist Physiotherapist 

Improving Patient Impact

Dr Kerry Mathews, Clinical Psychologist and PMP Lead

Team of the Year - Clinical

Neurophysiology Team

Team of the Year – Non-Clinical

Neurosurgery and Neurology Operations Teams

Patients’ Choice Award

Cathy Stoneley, Neurovascular Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Employee of the Year

Charlotte Lawrence, Speech and Language Therapist and Abigail Hayes, Lead Occupational Therapist

Chief Executive’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Professor Andrew Brodbelt, Consultant Neurosurgeon

Chief Executive Jan Ross said: "The Walton Centre would be nothing without our staff and the fantastic work they do, day-in, day-out to provide the very best care and support to our patients, their families and each other. I recognise every single person’s contribution to our very special Trust and couldn’t be prouder of all of their achievements. Thank you also to our sponsors: The Walton Centre Charity, Hill Dickinson, ISS and RiwoSpine."

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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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To recognise Bisexual Awareness Week 2023, our Equality and Diversity Manager Emma Sutton writes about her own experience with bisexuality and what it means to them today...

I have identified as bisexual since the age of 14. Bisexuality is defined as attraction to more than one gender. In my personal experience, however, when disclosing my bisexuality, people often to say "oh so you're attracted to both men and women?" and tend to forget that non-binary and gender fluid people exist. For this reason, in the past year or so, I've started to use the term pansexual. Pansexuality is defined as the attraction to people, regardless of their sex or gender identity. So, although the term bisexual does not specifically mean a person is not attracted to all genders, I personally like that the term pansexual often opens a conversation and feels more inclusive towards the trans community. In all honesty, I'm comfortable with and use the labels pansexual, bisexual and queer interchangeably or will quite often simply identify as "not straight".

I've been out at work, to those I've worked closely with, for about six years now. Although conversations initially (and expectantly) lead to some questions and curiosity, I've always felt this was done in a genuine and respectful way. I'm happy and proud to say that the only impact being open about my sexuality at work has had is in a positive way, in that I'm free to be myself around my work colleagues. I want to thank those staff, and you know who you are, for seeing me as a whole person, and for their acceptance of my sexuality as just another part of who I am - not a label.

On bisexual awareness day, as someone who is attracted to more than one gender, I thought I'd share some facts as well as some common experiences within the bisexual community.

In the Rainbow Britain Report 2022, which looks at attraction and identity in Britain, it found that just 53% of Gen Z identified as exclusively straight with 14% identifying as bisexual or pansexual. Other studies suggest that, of people who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual, bisexuality accounts for approximately 50% - you could argue that the B is the biggest letter in the LGBTQIA+ community!

Many people in the bisexual community, however, feel it is treated as the smallest letter and is often lost amongst the gay and lesbian communities. Hence the title of this story, which I’ve taken from the Netflix teen drama Heartstopper, based on graphic novels by Alice Oseman, where one of the main characters has to continually correct people, telling them he is bisexual when people assume, because he has a boyfriend, that he is gay. 

I've listed below some examples of common experiences of people who identify as bisexual:

·         Assumption of sexuality based on current/latest partner – bisexuality is my sexual identity regardless of my partner’s gender identity

·         Assumption of heterosexuality if you have children (this one isn't just for those of the bi community!)

·         Being called "confused", "greedy" or told to "pick a side"

·         Assumption that attractions to people of the same gender is "just a phase" or the opposite and that it's a "steppingstone" to coming out as lesbian/gay

·         Bisexuality in women, specifically, is often treated as an invitation by heterosexual men to ask about sexual details

·         Seen as more likely to be unfaithful in a monogamous relationship

·         People feeling that bisexuality requires "proof" or a history of relationships with more than one gender to justify its validity

·         The bisexual community can experience discrimination from both the heterosexual and LGBTQIA+ communities and can be seen as a threat or traitors to the cause of gay and lesbian communities

I'm lucky and grateful that the people I surround myself with are open, accepting and that, for the most part, my sexuality (regardless of the labels I use interchangeably) is accepted as a part of who I am. But this hasn't always been my experience, and often isn't the experience for many people who identify as bisexual. It can be a fight on all fronts to be acknowledged, let alone accepted in society, as bisexual.

I hope this story goes some way to raise awareness to the issues faced by the bisexual community and recognise the fact that bisexuality makes up a huge number of our LGBTQIA+ community. The research undertaken in relation to the Gen Z community suggests that many more of our younger generation are comfortable being open about their identity, and that should bring hope to all for the future of the LGBTQIA+ community.  

This story has also given me an opportunity to celebrate my identity, increase bi-visibility and be loud and proud about being "bi (or pan or queer or not straight), actually!"

 

Read “I’m bi, actually” - Celebrating Bisexual Awareness Week 2023…

An innovative camera system is being rolled out in The Walton Centre’s Hyper Acute Rehabilitation Unit to enhance monitoring of our most vulnerable patients.

The closed-circuit camera system, installed in Lipton Ward, our Hyperacute Rehab Unit, will enable clinical staff to monitor up to four patients at a time. A member of staff will monitor the viewscreen in a discreet location on the ward, and a Healthcare Assistant will act as a responder to any patients needing assistance.

Lipton Ward Manager Jade Gerrard said: “Depending on the number of complex patients we have on the ward and due to the layout of the ward, each patient may require a dedicated member of staff in order to be cared for safely, which can be considered intrusive for the patients and put pressure on staffing resources. Being able to monitor a higher ratio of patients via this camera system means providing the best care possible by maintaining patient safety while using resources appropriately.”

The system will be used to monitor patients who are vulnerable to falls, display confusion, in some cases delirium and may have devices in-situ that require close monitoring. Patients, or next of kin if the patient doesn’t have capacity, will consent to having a camera at their bedside, before any monitoring. Images of patients are streamed live and not stored, so no recording takes place. Introduction of this patient safety system is part of a raft of innovative projects aimed at improving efficiency whilst maintaining patient safety, in line with The Walton Centre’s three-year strategy.   

Divisional Nurse Director of Neurology and Rehabilitation Sarah Flynn said: “Being able to introduce this video monitoring system means that a tailored level of care, specific to the individual, can be offered to all inpatients on Lipton Ward. It allows us to observe patients within visual range, maintaining patient safety monitoring in a less intrusive way, whilst utilising staffing resources effectively and efficiently. It means staff who were otherwise only able to observe one patient due to ward layout or patient location can now do so with several patients at once whilst maintaining an adequate response to patient needs. We’ve created a robust operational procedure whereby staff rotate monitoring duties every hour, which helps to ensure that the quality of patient monitoring remains high.

“The world of healthcare is really picking up the pace when it comes to new technologies and innovations. We’ve already trialled this kind of system on our Complex Rehabilitation Unit, with a resoundingly positive result. The Walton Centre is committed to adapting to an everchanging ward-environment and continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Our staff work hard for patients, and sometimes that means smarter too.”

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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 Innovative video system ensures vulnerable patients receive outstanding care…

A patient from The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust has pulled a nine tonne lorry 20 metres to raise thousands of pounds for the hospital’s charity.

Lucy Hewson, 36, from St Helens has been battling Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) for nine years. IIH is a build-up of pressure around the brain, which can cause symptoms like vision changes and severe headaches and migraines. In some cases the pressure can cause permanent damage to eyesight and mobility.

August 2022 Lucy had an urgent referral to the specialist neurosciences hospital after her eyesight began to deteriorate. Clinicians recommended a stent to ease the pressure in her skull, which has allowed Lucy to go from strength to strength – and pull a truck across her gym’s local car park for charity!

Lucy said: “It’s been a rollercoaster over the near decade of battling IIH. I run a haulage company, so being able to drive is incredibly important for me and my livelihood. When I moved to St Helens a few years ago I got ill and was referred to The Walton Centre via Whiston. I felt so lucky. My clinicians found narrow veins, which were contributing to the IIH and from there could treat me appropriately.

“Since having the stent fitted I’ve slowly but surely got back to normal. It’s thanks to the phenomenal treatment that I’m able to keep working and be physically active. It was to that end that I wanted to do something to give back to The Walton Centre.”

In her spare time, Lucy goes to the gym and is training to take part in a strongman competition over the summer holidays.

Lucy continued: “I wanted to do the truck pull to fundraise for the charity last year, but my neurologist said that too much pressure at that point could have really damaged my eyesight. So I followed the recovery plan and they gave me a clean bill of health at the beginning of July. It was amazing to see all the support come in for the challenge. So far I’ve raised nearly £3,000!

“I won’t let IIH define me. I’ve had dark days with it, but I won’t let it rule me life.”

If you want to support Lucy’s fundraiser, head to: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/hewsononthepull

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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 Walton Centre patient defies odds with truck pull in aid of hospital charity…

New figures out today reveal that there were 19 patients who donated their organs after death at The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust last year, helping save or improve the lives of 4,532 people desperately in need of a transplant across the UK.

NHS Blood and Transplant and The Walton Centre have released the figures to mark the publication of the annual Organ Donation and Transplantation Activity Report showing that the Trust was one of the top 20 donor hospitals in the UK last year.

The annual report shows deceased organ donation in the UK increased by 2% last year thanks to the continuing recovery of organ donation and transplant activity following the Covid-19 pandemic. 1,429 people in total donated their organs after death last year, including 19 at the specialist neurosciences hospital.

Despite this, the number of people being listed for a transplant has increased, due to most being suspended during the height of the pandemic and, subsequently, others needing a transplant being added to the list. There are more than 7,000 people on the active waiting list and a further 3,822 temporarily suspended.

Specialist Nurse for Organ Donation at The Walton Centre Catherine Ellis said: “As a team, we work hard with Intensive Care staff and wider hospital to make sure organ donation is a key consideration. The nature of some of the patients we receive at The Walton Centre means that we can work closely with relatives and friends to carry out their loved one’s wishes, putting them at the heart of this often lifechanging process. I’m proud of everyone involved here, it’s a team effort and that’s reflected in the latest report.

“Please register your organ donation decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register. If your family are aware of your end-of-life decisions, they are much more likely to honour that decision and make organ donation a possibility.”

The specialist Trust cared for 19 patients who went on to be organ donors, 16 donated multiple organs, including four hearts. 

Anthony Clarkson, Director of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation, at NHS Blood and Transplant, said: “Over 50,000 people are alive in the UK today thanks to the life-saving gift of organ donation. But this wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our incredible donors and their families who have given their support for donation at what is often the most difficult of times.

“We know that most people support organ donation in principle, and we have seen a steady increase in the number of people confirming their support for organ donation via the NHS Organ Donor Register.
“However, we still need families to support their loved one’s decision and agree to donation when approached, which we know is most likely when they know that’s what they wanted.
“We urge everyone who supports organ donation to confirm their decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register. It is a simple action which only takes two minutes; but can ultimately save lives.”

Find out more and register your decision by visiting NHS Organ Donor Register at www.organdonation.nhs.uk and share your decision with your family.

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Photo attached: The North West Organ Donation Services Team, Specialist Nurse for Organ Donation at The Walton Centre, second from right.

·         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

·         Contact the NHS Blood and Transplant press office on 01923 367600 or pressoffice@nhsbt.nhs.uk

·         To find out more about organ donation, the law change, or to opt in or out, visit: www.organdonation.nhs.uk or call the dedicated advice line on 0300 303 2094

·         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

 

·         NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is a joint England and Wales Special Health Authority. Its remit includes the provision of a reliable, efficient supply of blood and associated services to the NHS in England. It is also the organ donor organisation for the whole of the UK and is responsible for matching and allocating donated organs.

 

Read Families continue save and improve lives through deceased organ donation at The Walton Centre…