·  NHS Wirral  -

·  Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

·  Merseyside Police/Community Safety

·  Fire Service

·  Older Peoples parliament 

PARTNER UPDATES

NHS Wirral

Martin McEwan advised the forum that NHS Wirral have provided a full report in the meeting pack.  Highlights include a new patient group in Wallasey in which patients can become directly involved in decision making about how services should be run in the area. There is also a new Minor Injuries Clinic at Victoria Central Hospital so Martin advised the forum if they have any minor injuries such as sprains etc they should attend this clinic rather that arriving at Accident and Emergency.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Amanda Farrell advised the forum that there is a full report in the meeting pack. The forum was informed of a brand new facility for people having operations which has been open for 2-3 weeks and that feedback on the new facility was extremely positive. The new facility is a relaxed and open environment with separate areas for men and women to use before their operations and it is light and bright and right next to the theatre ward.

A member of the public raised an issue about his experiences at both Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital. He felt there was a distinct lack of communication between himself and Arrowe Park Hospital which led to having an unpleasant experience at Arrowe Park, whereas the experience and communication at Clatterbridge Hospital was excellent. 

Amanda Farrell welcomed this feedback and said she would pass this through to the relevant people to see how they can learn from this feedback. Amanda pointed out that Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge were different types of hospital but that if one hospital had good practices then the other hospital may be able to use some of these to improve its services.

Hazel Kelly advised the forum that she was a governor for Arrowe Park Hospital and attends all meetings on behalf of patients and if anyone would like to raise anything they can contact her at the membership office at Arrowe Park Hospital

Merseyside Police

Inspector Kolokotroni would like to pass on his condolences for John Cooper who died of a heart attack after an incident of Anti-social behaviour in Moreton.

Inspector Kolokotroni also advised the forum that there is a newsletter from the Police on their chairs. There is a new and reformed resident’s group taking place soon called ‘have your say’. The monthly meetings are for each ward and are with the Neighbourhood Policing Teams. Details of the meetings can be found in the newsletter.

All crime is down by 144, burglary and ASB is down 75 offences and vehicle crime is down 65 offences. There has been an increase of 3 in violent crimes. There were 6 robberies in the Wallasey area within a short space of time for things such as mobile phones and Ipods and 5 people were arrested 3 of which are now serving jail terms.

The forum was advised there would be an increased police presence in the area during the world cup tournament to try and discourage and ASB or disorder. This would also be the case during the summer around the park areas to dispose of alcohol. 80 bottles of alcohol were confiscated in May.

The forum was also advised that Moreton Police Station would be opening on a Saturday on a trial basis from 9am-5pm. 

Cllr Ian Lewis thanked Inspector Kolokotroni for his prompt update on John Cooper and also the community helpers thanked him for his hard work and the improved links with the community.

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service

Ian Maxwelladvised the group that there was a newsletter at the back of the room. On pg.17 there is a section on Home Fire Safety Checks which have helped to reduce the number of fires over the last few years and levels of people who haven’t had one are really low. If anyone would like one done for there home please contact them on the Freephone number 0800 731 5958.

The forum was advised that Wallasey Fire Station had become too big for just the Fire Service to use so it is also being used for the new Wallasey Youth Hub.

More community patrols will be around during the next couple of months to help tackle small fires which occur in summer.

Member of public: If a smoke alarm is damaged can they be replaced.

A: Yes free of charge just contact the Freephone number 0800 731 5958.

Older Peoples Parliament

An update on the older Peoples Parliament can be found on pages 38-39 of the area coordinators report. There is a new campaign in Wirral directed at residential and care homes inviting people to attend the away day at Arrow Part to discuss older people at home.

The Older People’s Parliament has over 850 members now and if anyone over 50 would like to join please contact Brian Christian on 666 2220. 

Community Safety

The forum was advised that the respect bus would be in the Sandbrook area on 11^th & 25^th June from 6pm – 9pm to ask any questions about Anti Social Behaviour.

Moreton Umbrella Group advised that they need volunteers for a fundraising day on 21^st August; they are raising money to spend on children’s activities in the area. If anyone would like to help please come and ask for more details at the end of the meeting.