Taking the temperature outside A&E could give staff an accurate way to predict number of injuries and who will suffer them.
Experts know that extreme weather can affect A&E patient numbers.
Warwick University researchers found that even 5C falls or rises could make a difference to injury rates.
Rates for children were up to 70% higher in summer compared with winter, the Emergency Medicine Journal reported.
Many trusts plan ahead for winter, when the arrival of frost, snow and ice, as well as flu and pneumonia, is traditionally linked to busier shifts.
The study of 60,000 patients found that each 5C drop in minimum temperature during the day meant a three per cent rise in serious accidents to adults.
Tuesday 30 November 2010
Monday 29 November 2010
10th December Daytime Delights The Park & Dare Theatre Treorchy
Theatre Lunchtime Concerts in the Lounge Bar Indulge in a delicious cake and a cup of tea while enjoying music and sing-along songs from fantastic Welsh musicians. £4.00 Ticket information
The Cultural Services Booking and Information Line on 08000 147 111
The Cultural Services Booking and Information Line on 08000 147 111
9th December Magic of Motown Direct from the USA
Start 7.30pm The Park & Dare Theatre The Reach Out Tour Live on stage it’s the music of the Temptations, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, Martha Reeves & scores more. The best live Motown tribute concert show boasts: a superbly-choreographed cast, 36 million-selling hits and dozens of dazzling costume changes. That authentic Detroit sound includes all-time-favourites like: Stop in the Name of Love; Get Ready; I Want You Back; I Heard it Through the Grapevine & more .Ticket information
The Cultural Services Booking and Information Line on 08000 147 111 or book online at www.rct-arts.co.uk www.easytheatres.com £15.00 Early Bird Tickets £12.50
The Cultural Services Booking and Information Line on 08000 147 111 or book online at www.rct-arts.co.uk www.easytheatres.com £15.00 Early Bird Tickets £12.50
8th December Santa’s Grotto Ferndale
5pm to 7pm Santa’s grotto, funfair and street entertainers at Ferndale Town Centre, Santa and reindeer parade at 6.30pm Ticket information free
8th December The Siren Sisters at Muni Arts Centre Pontypridd
Start 1.00pm & 7.00pm The Muni Arts Centre THE SIREN SISTERS AT CHRISTMAS A real treat for Christmas! This fabulous 1940’s close harmony singing trio are ready to whisk you away to another time with music by such greats as The Glenn Miller Band, Vera Lynn, The Andrews Sisters and Bing Crosby £6.00 Concessions £5.00. A ticket for the matinee performance includes tea/coffee and a cake. Ticket information
The Cultural Services Booking and Information Line 08000 147 111 or book online at www.rct-arts.co.u
The Cultural Services Booking and Information Line 08000 147 111 or book online at www.rct-arts.co.u
Thursday 25 November 2010
Boost for UK over heart surgery performance
The UK is outperforming most of Europe when it comes to survival rates from heart bypass operations, according to an international audit. Across Europe, 2.4% of patients on average die following a bypass.
This compared with 2.2% in Scotland, 1.8% in England and just 1.1% in Wales, the study found. The European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery looked at data from more than a million operations in 23 countries.
A leading heart surgeon said the decision to collect data on hospital performance had helped cut mortality by 50% in five years. This is the first ever comparative study of heart operations across the continent, and the NHS was one of the most enthusiastic participants, contributing a large slice of the total data used.
However, a number of countries including France, Denmark, The Netherlands, Austria and the Czech Republic did not participate.
This compared with 2.2% in Scotland, 1.8% in England and just 1.1% in Wales, the study found. The European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery looked at data from more than a million operations in 23 countries.
A leading heart surgeon said the decision to collect data on hospital performance had helped cut mortality by 50% in five years. This is the first ever comparative study of heart operations across the continent, and the NHS was one of the most enthusiastic participants, contributing a large slice of the total data used.
However, a number of countries including France, Denmark, The Netherlands, Austria and the Czech Republic did not participate.
Tuesday 23 November 2010
Warning Issued Over Winter Coughs
A cold weather cough that will not clear up could be the first sign of more serious illness, say experts. Pharmacists have been asked by their professional body to pick out people with persistent problems and urge them to see their GP.
A long-lasting cough could indicate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which affects millions in the UK, or even cancer. Specialists said catching illness early would improve treatment chances.
At this time of year, millions of people develop chest problems, many caused by infections, which will clear up over the following days or weeks. However, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain said that a few may be early symptoms of lung cancer.
A long-lasting cough could indicate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which affects millions in the UK, or even cancer. Specialists said catching illness early would improve treatment chances.
At this time of year, millions of people develop chest problems, many caused by infections, which will clear up over the following days or weeks. However, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain said that a few may be early symptoms of lung cancer.
Monday 22 November 2010
Wednesday 1st December Christmas Fayre Llantrisant
3.00pm to 8.00pm Santa’s grotto plus street entertainers on Castle Green, a lantern parade at 6.30pm and Carols on the Bull ring at 7.00pm
29th November Santa’s Grotto Tonypandy
Santa’s grotto5.00pm to 7.00pm Carol service funfair and street entertainers at Dunraven Stree Tonypandy
26th November Christmas Fayre Treorchy
3pm to 7pm Christmas Fayre, Santa’s grotto plus street entertainers in the Car Park at the rear of the library see you there
26th November Rock n Roll Paradise Coliseum Theatre Aberdare
Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Eddie Cochran and the Big Bopper are all stunningly brought back to life in this rock’n’roller-coaster of a show. Brilliant vocalists backed by a superb band will have you up on your feet bopping in the aisles. The Cultural Services Booking and Information Line 08000 147 111 or book online at www.rct-arts.co.uk Rock your socks off to the best rock 'n' roll show – it’ll be a night you’ll never forget! £15.00
Thursday 25th November Santa’s Grotto
Santa’s Grotto 5.00pm to 7.00pm funfair and street entertainers at the library square, Aberdare Santa and reindeer parade at 6.30pm
Thursday 18 November 2010
Nine In 10 New Dads 'Present At Birth'
Nine out of 10 fathers-to-be are present when the child is born - and nearly as many also come to scan appointments, says a survey.
The study of 5,300 recent mothers by Oxford University found most happy with their care during pregnancy and the birth.
However, only two-thirds had been offered antenatal classes.
The National Childbirth Trust said the survey findings were further evidence of a shortage of midwives in England.
The study, funded by the Department of Health, questioned women who gave birth in a two-week period in late 2009.
Although similar surveys were carried out in 1995 and 2006, it is the first time that questions have been asked about the role of the father during pregnancy and birth.
As well confirming that the vast majority of men choose to attend the birth, the study found that two in five male partners directly sought out information about pregnancy and birth, and 61% accompanied their partner at antenatal checks.
The study of 5,300 recent mothers by Oxford University found most happy with their care during pregnancy and the birth.
However, only two-thirds had been offered antenatal classes.
The National Childbirth Trust said the survey findings were further evidence of a shortage of midwives in England.
The study, funded by the Department of Health, questioned women who gave birth in a two-week period in late 2009.
Although similar surveys were carried out in 1995 and 2006, it is the first time that questions have been asked about the role of the father during pregnancy and birth.
As well confirming that the vast majority of men choose to attend the birth, the study found that two in five male partners directly sought out information about pregnancy and birth, and 61% accompanied their partner at antenatal checks.
Tuesday 16 November 2010
Hearing Loss Linked to Passive Smoking
People who are exposed to the second-hand smoke from others' cigarettes are at increased risk of hearing loss, experts believe.
Doctors already know that people who smoke can damage their hearing.
The latest study in the journal Tobacco Control, involving more than 3,000 US adults, suggests the same is true of passive smoking.
Experts believe tobacco smoke may disrupt blood flow in the small vessels of the ear.
This could starve the organ of oxygen and lead to a build up of toxic waste, causing damage.
The harm is different to that caused by noise exposure or simple ageing.
In the study, the researchers from the University of Miami and Florida International University looked at the hearing test results of 3,307 non-smoking volunteers - some who were ex-smokers and some who had never smoked in their lifetime.
Doctors already know that people who smoke can damage their hearing.
The latest study in the journal Tobacco Control, involving more than 3,000 US adults, suggests the same is true of passive smoking.
Experts believe tobacco smoke may disrupt blood flow in the small vessels of the ear.
This could starve the organ of oxygen and lead to a build up of toxic waste, causing damage.
The harm is different to that caused by noise exposure or simple ageing.
In the study, the researchers from the University of Miami and Florida International University looked at the hearing test results of 3,307 non-smoking volunteers - some who were ex-smokers and some who had never smoked in their lifetime.
Saturday 13 November 2010
Rhondda Listening Friends
Rhondda Listening Friends
Date: Every Monday 11 AM - 4 PM at St John's Church Hall, Ton Pentre
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Need someone to talk to?
Then why not drop in to see us?
Need someone to talk to?
Then why not drop in to see us?
Rhondda - Listening Friends are available.
To download a poster for the event then please Click Here
Tuesday 2 November 2010
Doctors told to cut anti-psychotic drugs for dementia
The use of anti-psychotic drugs for dementia patients must be cut by two-thirds by November 2011, the minister responsible has warned doctors. Care Services Minister Paul Burstow told Panorama that GPs must "take responsibility" and drastically reduce the amount of drugs being prescribed.Evidence suggests the drugs - used to control aggressive behaviour - have dangerous side effects.A leading GP said most doctors agree that their use needs to be curtailed.Mr Burstow said the evidence for cutting their use is compelling: "It kills people. It cuts their lives short. It reduces the quality of their lives. It is now time for those responsible for prescribing to take responsibility and cut the prescribing, and make sure we improve the quality of life for people with dementia."
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